I'm looking to upgrade my PC for better frame rates in games like Siege and Rust. Right now, I'm getting about 100-120 frames in Siege, but it fluctuates. I've been advised that my GPU is bottlenecking my performance, so I'm considering a new graphics card. I've found a 3050 for £150 and a 3060 for £250, but I'm uncertain if the 3060 is worth the extra £100. Additionally, I've heard my power supply might not be sufficient for a better GPU. Here are my current specs:
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING X 8G
Motherboard: ASUS PRIME H510M-K
RAM: 16GB DDR4/3200mhz
Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Power Supply: InWin A45 450W
5 Answers
If you're willing to spend more, I've seen RTX 3080s going for around £320. That would give you a solid upgrade over both the 3060 and your current setup.
The 3060 offers about a 25% boost compared to the 1070, which translates to roughly 25-30 more FPS. It's not the biggest jump, so I'd advise weighing it against the price and looking for better alternatives.
Regarding your PSU, you're right to be cautious. A 450W PSU might not be enough for a 3060, especially with the extra wattage spikes during gaming. You might want to upgrade your power supply as part of your GPU upgrade.
You should avoid the 3050 altogether; it's not a worthwhile upgrade. Instead, consider the RX 6700 or something from the 30-series like the 3060. You'll notice a much better performance in gaming, especially in titles like Siege.
To be blunt, the 3060 doesn't seem worth it anymore considering there are better options out there for similar prices. Look at the 6800 or 3080 models if your budget allows it.
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