My RX 580 8GB stopped producing a display after a power surge. The computer still powers on and the GPU fans spin, but I've tested enough to confirm that the graphics card itself has failed. I'm temporarily using a friend's GTX 1660.
The rest of my system is a Ryzen 5 4500, Gigabyte B450M DS3H V2 motherboard, 16GB of RAM, and a good-quality 650W power supply. I'm looking for a worthwhile replacement rather than simply buying another RX 580. I'm open to spending more if the extra performance and VRAM will make the card last longer. What new or used GPUs would be good value for this setup?
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The best choice depends heavily on your local prices and your budget, but I’d start by checking used cards around the RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 4060, RX 6600 XT, RX 6650 XT, RX 6700 XT, and RX 7600 range. An RX 7600 would be a sensible new replacement, while a 12GB RTX 3060 or 12GB-or-more Radeon card could age better. Your 650W PSU should be sufficient for these options.
If you want a substantial upgrade without replacing the rest of the computer, look at an RX 6700 XT or a similar card in that performance class. It pairs reasonably well with the Ryzen 5 4500 and gives you more VRAM than entry-level replacements. A used RTX 2070 Super can also be good value if you find one in excellent condition, though its age and remaining warranty are worth considering.
A newer 16GB card such as an RX 9060 XT 16GB would be a longer-term option if the price difference is reasonable in your market. You don’t need to replace the whole PC just because the RX 580 failed. The Ryzen 5 4500 can remain for now, although a BIOS update followed by a Ryzen 5 5600 upgrade would be a useful future improvement.
Before deciding on a model, compare prices for both new and used cards and consider your monitor resolution and target games. If you mainly play at 1080p, an RX 7600, RTX 4060, RX 6650 XT, or RTX 3060-class card should be plenty. If you want higher settings, 1440p, or more longevity, move up toward the RX 6700 XT or a modern 16GB card.
Used-market pricing can vary a lot, so comparing several of those models locally is more important than picking one universally best card.