I'm planning to upgrade from my RX 580 4GB after five years. I'm considering the RX 6800 reference model priced at $385, or the XFX Speedster Swift 6800 for $400. I also want to know if I can overclock the reference model without any issues. What do you think?
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I've been using the RX 6800 for about 18 months, and while it was good back then, there are much better options now for a similar price. It’s getting old, lacks ray tracing, and the drivers aren't helping anymore. Definitely consider looking elsewhere for a better deal.
Honestly, $385 isn't the best deal right now. You might want to check out the RX 9060XT 16GB or RX 7800XT instead. They offer better performance for a similar price.
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I'd suggest you skip the 6800 and look at this setup instead: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB for $369.99 at Newegg. It's a better bang for your buck!
Thanks for the heads up! I'm now checking out the 9060XT. Is Newegg a reliable site? I've mostly bought from eBay and Facebook in the past.