Need Help Choosing a New GPU After My RTX 2080 Died
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TechExplorer42
My RTX 2080 just unexpectedly died, and I'm in the market for a new GPU. I have a budget between $600 and $650, and this is my current build: [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PqnrnL). I mainly stream using Moonlight to either a 4K or 3440x1440 display, and I use the GPU for gaming along with some light Blender work. I've been considering the RX 9060XT, 9070, RTX 5060 Ti, and 5070, but I'm not sure which one offers the best performance for my budget. I'm open to suggestions for other cards as well if these aren't ideal for my situation. Thanks in advance for any help!
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If you want smoother gameplay, the RX 90 series is a good pick due to better frametimes and lower 1% lows. But since you're just doing light Blender work, you might be okay sticking with the RX 90 series for gaming purposes too.
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For just visuals, go with the 50 series. But if performance is what you're after, definitely lean towards the 90 series.
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If we were talking MSRP, the 9070 is probably the best, but you might want to consider the 5070 too. It’s often around $550 and gives great value for performance, making it a solid choice.
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Definitely go for the 9070, but if you can find the 9070XT for only about $70 more, it might be worth the investment, especially since you’re gaming at higher resolutions.
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Most people seem to agree that the 9070 is the best choice here. It's also one of the top value GPUs if you're looking around $100 above MSRP, if you can find it.
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TechExplorer42: Thanks for the tip! I’ll check out the 9070XT and see if it’s within my budget.