I'm considering upgrading my graphics card to an RTX 5060 but want to know if it's compatible with my current setup. Here are my specs: I'm running an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and I have both a 3.64 TB HDD and a 477 GB SSD. Currently, I'm using an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. If the 5060 isn't the best option, I'd love to hear suggestions on alternative upgrades as well. Thanks!
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The RTX 5060 will work with your setup, but it might not be the best choice. The performance boost is only about 25% compared to your RX 5700 XT. If you can, consider going for the RX 9060 XT 16GB, which is around $370, or the 5060 Ti 16GB for about $430; they offer much better performance gains of 60% and 72%, respectively. Also, keep in mind, if you plan to upgrade your CPU later on, your motherboard should support a BIOS update to handle a 5600 or 5700X.
Thanks for the tips! I'll look into the CPU upgrade as well; would prefer to tackle all upgrades at once to minimize disassembling my PC.