I'm new to PC building and I'm trying to decide whether to spend an extra $10 AUD to get the 5060 Ti or stick with the 9060 XT, both with 16GB of VRAM. I currently have a Sapphire 9060 XT, which costs $589, but I could get a Powercolor for $569. The Palit Infinity 3 5060 Ti is available for $599, which I initially didn't consider due to its higher price of $729. I'm wondering if this small price difference is justified given the performance boost.
I already have a 9600X CPU, so no additional costs there. My total budget is about $1300 AUD, but with RAM prices rising, things are really tight. Additionally, I'm looking for advice on whether certain parts of my build, like the case and PSU, are worth their price considering I'm aiming for long-term use. Lastly, can ATX power supplies fit in mATX cases and does this affect compatibility? And is my motherboard choice satisfactory or should I look for a cheaper alternative? Hope someone can guide me through this!
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Just a heads-up, I saw the Palit 5060 Ti for $599 as well. If you can snag it for $10 more than the 9060 XT, that's an absolute win! Regarding your motherboard, I think it looks solid—don’t downgrade unless you’re really trying to save.
Go for the 5060 Ti, it's definitely worth the extra $10! You'll get better performance, especially in ray tracing and overall efficiency. Plus, that price for the 5060 Ti is a steal compared to the regular pricing. By the way, yes, an ATX PSU will fit in the Lian Li A3 case. If you’re unsure about modular, just know it mainly helps with cable management, but the Adata you’re considering strikes a good balance between quality and price.
Absolutely worth it for just $10 more! You'll see around a 4-6% increase in performance for traditional gaming and even better performance in ray tracing. The 5060 Ti also consumes less power and has a superior feature set, which makes it a great investment if you plan on storing it for long term. For your PSU question, modular isn’t a must-have, but it does make your build cleaner.
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