My sister is looking to upgrade her graphics card from a 3080, and she has a budget of around $600 to work with. I've found the 9070 XT on sale for about $650, but I'm not sure if that's a significant enough upgrade. She mainly plays GTA 5 Enhanced, and I've heard the improvement from the 3080 to the 9070 XT isn't major, even with the upcoming release of GTA 6. She could potentially sell her 3080 for over $300, which would help with the cost. Are there any other options I should consider, or is the 9070 XT the best bet for her?
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Honestly, upgrading from a 3080 to a 9070 XT isn't a big enough jump to justify the expense. You'll see some performance improvement, but it won't be a game-changer, especially for GTA 5. The 3080 is still a solid card! I'd recommend waiting for the next generation of GPUs or saving a bit more to make a more meaningful upgrade later on.
Before deciding to upgrade, you should ask your sister what her reasons are. Is she dealing with low framerates? Doesn't like her current setup? If she's experiencing FPS drops, it might be worth checking her CPU or any mods she's using in GTA 5 as those could be the real issue. With her current budget, there aren't any significant upgrades available.
I asked her, and she mentioned having FPS drops due to mods. I’ll look into what CPU she has and the mods she wants to use—it might just be the mods causing the problem.