I'm currently using a 3060 and while it's decent, it struggles with some games at 1440p. I'm looking for recommendations on a more powerful GPU that can not only handle 1440p resolution well but also provide high FPS gameplay. For context, I'm using an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and my current GPU is the 3060 with 12 GB of VRAM. If you need more details, just let me know!
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Based on your setup, either the 5070 or the 9070 would be great choices right now for 1440p gaming!
To kick things off, can you define what "affordable" means to you? Are we talking around $600-$1000? Knowing that would help narrow down the options!
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The 5070 is a prime pick for around $550-$600. If you can snag a 9070 XT for about $600-630, that would be my recommendation. The 5070 Ti also offers more than enough power for 1440p as an overkill option.
For the best value upgrade, I'd suggest looking at the 9070 XT or the 5070 Ti depending on your budget. The 5070 is also a solid option if you're okay with a slightly lower price-to-performance ratio.
I've heard the 50 series had a lot of issues when they launched. Have those problems been resolved?
For 1440p gaming, you should aim for GPUs with 16 GB of VRAM. The RX 9060 XT, 5060 Ti, 9070, and 5070 Ti are all solid options depending on what you're looking to spend.
So, have the issues with the 50 series been sorted?
I’ve heard the 50 series had issues at launch. Are those fixed yet?