Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on upgrading my gaming rig. It's been a while since I've dived into the PC hardware scene, but with some new games coming out, I feel like it's time for an upgrade. Currently, I have an AM4 motherboard paired with a Ryzen 7 5700 X CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and plenty of SSD storage. However, I'm still using my old GTX 1080, which feels outdated now.
I'm considering upgrading to a new graphics card, specifically the 6700 XT or the 6800 XT, since they're priced reasonably. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on if this would be a significant boost for my setup or if there are any other recommendations you might have!
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I'd lean towards the 6800 XT. It’s more expensive, but the performance difference is noticeable. The 6700 XT is decent, but isn’t going to bring as much of an upgrade from a 1080. If you can swing the extra cash, go for the 6800 XT!
Definitely check your PSU and motherboard specs before making the jump. If you have a Gigabyte GA-AB350 motherboard and a 600W PSU, those should be fine for either GPU. The 6700 XT might be a gamble, but the 6800 XT is a beast and worth considering for future-proofing your setup.
What’s your budget and where are you located? That can really help narrow down your options!
I’m in the US and looking for something around $300 or lower. Used cards are fine with me.
Is the performance jump worth the extra $100? Would I still notice an upgrade with the 6700 XT?