I'm considering upgrading my GPU from an RX 5700 His IceQ to the 5060 or perhaps a better one. My current setup includes an Intel Ultra 7 265K processor and 32GB of 7600MHz DDR5 RAM with the RX 5700. I'm also planning to get a monitor, either 24" or 27" with a refresh rate of over 180Hz. What should I do? Should I go ahead and get the 5060 now, or would it be wiser to wait a few months in hopes of better prices or options?
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Avoid any 8GB card at all costs. If you're not going for the 5070, consider AMD or Intel cards with 12GB or more. The 5060 Ti with 16GB might be getting discontinued soon, so if you're going to buy, today’s the day!
Waiting was the go-to advice until the mining craze messed everything up. At this point, it might be wise just to make a purchase.
Honestly, I usually recommend waiting for a better high VRAM option. However, with rumors of price increases, it might not be the best idea now.
You could also check out the 9060XT with 16GB, it's a solid choice.
I wouldn't rush to upgrade to the 5060. While it's faster, it only has 8GB of VRAM, which likely won't be enough for future games. If you're looking to future-proof your setup, consider a card with 12GB or even 16GB. If you come across a used 5060 Ti with 16GB, that could be a better option. Also, prices won't get better soon, so if you want to upgrade, better to do it quickly.
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