I'm currently gaming at 1080p and don't plan on upgrading to a higher resolution for a couple of years. I have an i7-6700K CPU with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, but I'm worried my GTX 1070 might be on its last legs. Does it make sense to replace it with an RTX 5050?
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Honestly, switching to the RTX 5050 isn’t the best idea. It has limitations with lanes and bus width, especially on older PCIe slots. If you're looking for better performance, a used 2080 Ti might be a smarter choice.
If you're looking for alternatives, a non-TI 2080 is also available at a lower price and might match the 5050's performance. Just make sure it's in good condition, given that it's an older card.
I think the RTX 5060 would be a better option for you. Plus, the i7-6700K is starting to feel a bit slow these days. If you're considering upgrading, you might want to go for a 9700K and maybe overclock it to keep pace with the 5060!
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