I'm looking to upgrade the graphics cards for both my wife and myself. We game and stream on Twitch and want to ensure our GPUs are future-proofed for 1080p gaming at 60 fps. I want something that can handle today's games well and remain relevant for about 6-7 years when we might do a full upgrade. My current setup has a Ryzen 7 2700x, a GTX 1070, and 32GB of DDR4 RAM, while my wife's has a Ryzen 7 3700x, a GTX 980 Ti, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. We also have a 1440p/144Hz monitor and would like a GPU that can perform smoothly. I'm currently considering options like the 5070, 5070 Ti, or 9070 XT but I'm open to other suggestions as well.
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I’d recommend balancing both CPU and GPU upgrades. Consider the RX 5800 XT paired with a 5060 Ti with 16GB. Smooth frame rates are key, especially since you play titles that depend on consistent performance. The Ryzen 2700x might hold you back when paired with top-tier GPUs, so it's worth upgrading that too.
Just a heads up, your current CPUs may bottleneck the potential of new GPUs, especially in competitive games like Valorant. If you’re aiming for longevity, you could consider the RX 9060 XT for medium performance or the RX 9070 XT for a higher tier. However, upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series CPUs would help you harness the full potential of any GPU you choose!
If your goal is 1080p at 60 fps, you could probably manage with the 9060 XT. Given your higher budget, the RX 9070 or 9070 XT would be great choices. These should last you well beyond 6 years without issues.
How are you streaming with such old hardware? Just curious!
Both of you would see a significant boost with a combined CPU and GPU upgrade. If you both get the RX 5800 XT and the RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM, you’d be set! These would help reduce dropped frames when streaming, and you could even tackle 1440p gaming without problems. A budget of about $500-$550 each seems reasonable for this upgrade.
Absolutely! The performance improvement would be massive.
Yeah, that sounds like a perfect match! It would feel like a totally new system.