Hey everyone,
I'm currently stuck with an old 980TI and looking to upgrade to something significantly better. My best new option is the 9060XT 16GB, priced at around £420 (approximately $560 or €490). On the used market, I've seen several options like the 6800, 6800XT, and 7700XT ranging from £300 to £350 (about $300 to $470 or €350 to €400), along with a 7800XT for £400 (around $535 or €460) and a 7900GRE for £440 (about $600 or €520).
From my research, it seems like the performance of the 9060XT, 6800, and 7700XT is somewhat comparable, while the other models are a step up. I'm curious if there are any major downsides to opting for one of the older used models? How significant would the performance difference be at 1080p? I typically prefer to buy new for the warranty and reliability, but the lower prices on used cards are tempting. I'm aiming for at least 120fps at 1080p with max settings in games like RDR2, Spider-Man 2, Jedi Survivor, and Elden Ring. I don't plan on upgrading to 1440p or higher due to eyesight issues.
Thanks for the help!
4 Answers
You might face worse driver support with older GPUs, which raises the chance of something going wrong down the line. In North America, used prices can be pretty reasonable, but your situation could vary.
If sticking to a budget is a concern, focusing on the best value that fits your needs is key. Recommendations aside, only consider what you can afford right now.
Buying a used GPU can generally give you more bang for your buck in terms of performance, but keep in mind that older models might not have support for the latest features and you could run into warranty issues. Also, make sure your power supply can handle the requirements of the cards you’re considering.
For AMD cards, I'd recommend going for the newer models with 16GB of VRAM. The 9070 offers great value unless it's priced way too high. If you can find it at MSRP, the RTX 5070 is also a solid option.
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