I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card and would love some advice from the community. Right now, I have an RX 6700 XT, and I'm considering either an RTX 5070 or an RTX 4070 Super. My current setup includes a Gigabyte B760M DS3H DDR4 motherboard and an Intel Core i5-12600KF processor. Do you think either of these GPUs would work well with my system, or is there another option you would recommend?
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Just a heads up, as you get a more powerful GPU, it can put more strain on your CPU and motherboard. Your Gigabyte B760M is entry-level, so keep an eye on potential VRM throttling, especially during heavy gaming sessions. A good air cooler should help, but monitor your system with software like HWiNFO64 to catch any issues early.
Both the RTX 5070 and RTX 4070 Super would be solid choices for your setup! They should offer a significant performance boost over your current RX 6700 XT.
What exactly is VRM throttling? I'm still trying to learn all this PC stuff.