I'm in the final stages of my first PC build and I'm excited to finish it up! I've been collecting parts since 2022 and my setup includes a Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a 600W power supply, all housed in a Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L. I'm looking for a graphics card that can handle games like Call of Duty, Rainbow 6 Siege, War Thunder, and Ready or Not, as well as a few VR games like H3VR and Pavlov. My budget is $300, and I'm open to buying used GPUs. Any recommendations?
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For your build, I'd recommend either saving an extra $50 for the 9070 XT or hunting for a used 3070 around $200. However, be cautious with your PSU; the 3080 might be pushing it with a 600W power supply, so stick with the 3070 or 3070 Ti if you go that route.
Consider stretching your budget a bit for the RX 9060. There are some great deals out there – a buddy scooped a 16GB version for just $330 recently!
You might want to look at the RTX 2060 Super or the 3060. Both should work well for your gaming needs and can sometimes be found within your budget.
If you're looking at new options, the B580 is solid. But if you're open to used, I'd suggest checking out the 6700 XT. It performed great for me, especially at 1080p! I hit about 120fps on most games, and it even handles 4K with upscaling pretty well for the price.
I totally agree! The B580 shines at 1080p and upscaling for newer stuff makes a big difference. Hogwarts can be a bit rough, though, due to CPU limitations.
Keep an eye on sites like hardware swap; people often list 3070s and similar cards for under $300! I've had success buying from folks with a good trading history. You could even get lucky and find a 3080 close to your budget!
That sounds like a great deal! If you can stretch a little, it might be worth it in the long run.