Hi there! I'm building my first PC and I'm stuck deciding between a used RX 6800 XT or a brand new RX 9060 XT. Here's my build so far:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M S2H
- CPU: Ryzen 5 7600
- PSU: MSI MAG A750GL
- SSD: Crucial P310 1 TB
- RAM: XPG Lancer Blade 16 GB 6000 MHz CL36 (planning to upgrade to 32 GB later)
The used RX 6800 XT is about 35% cheaper and has been used for 1.5-2 years. Any thoughts on which GPU would be better for me? Also, are my other parts a good choice? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
I'd go for the RX 6800 XT. You're getting a great deal with that 35% discount and it generally performs better on average. It seems like a smart choice for your first build!
It really depends on whether you want the latest features! Both cards are great for 1440p gaming, but if you want more future-proofing, the RX 9060 XT might be the way to go for things like ray tracing and frame generation. If you're okay with the price difference, that's something to consider.
I've had both cards, and while the RX 9060 XT is decent for 1080p, it struggled a bit at 1440p with my old Ryzen 5500. Once I switched to the RX 6800 XT, I could easily play at 1440p on high settings after upgrading my CPU to a Ryzen 5800X. It was a noticeable upgrade!
Got it! So it sounds like the RX 6800 XT is better for higher performance at 1440p. Is there anything specific about the new 9060 XT that I should be worried about?
I totally get where you're coming from. Coming from a GTX 1650, it might be worth doing a bit more research on those features, especially since they might not mean much to you now. But just know, newer GPUs tend to get better driver support over time.