I'm currently using a GTX 2060 with 6GB of VRAM, paired with an R5 3600 and 32GB of DDR4 RAM at 3200MHz. With Prime Day approaching, I'm hoping to score some deals on a new GPU and possibly a CPU upgrade. I've got a budget of around $700, and I'm considering options like the R7 7800X3D, RX 9060 XT, or maybe a 5060 Ti. However, I hear mixed reviews about AMD cards, while NVIDIA is my usual go-to. I mainly play games like Tarkov and GZW and would love some solid recommendations!
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For your budget, I recommend considering a 5700 X3D with a 5070 graphics card instead. They’d pair well together, but keep in mind the price of the 5700 X3D can be on the higher side when you're rounding out your total cost.
If you're eyeing a 5060 Ti, I’d say go for it. It generally outperforms AMD’s FSR, especially in games that support DLSS, which gives you a huge boost in performance.
I think you should hold off on purchasing during Prime Day. Save your money for a more significant upgrade later on. With around $700, maybe look into building a new rig with the 9060 XT and a 9600X for about $900, and you could sell your current setup for extra cash.
Honestly, don't get your hopes up too much about Prime Day deals for GPUs or CPUs. They're usually pretty lackluster. A lot of the time, the discounts are on older hardware rather than what you really want.
That’s true! I got my 2060 for around $350 back during a Prime Day sale when everyone was scrambling for graphics cards. Prices were crazy back then!
Here’s a decent setup under your budget:[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FBMKQd)
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for $178.99,
- a Gigabyte B850 motherboard for $139.99,
- 32GB DDR5 at $77.37,
- and the RX 9060 XT for about $299.99. This adds up to $696.34. If you score a 5070 at MSRP, you can really put together a solid build!
Yeah, but that's true, it may stretch your budget a bit. If there aren’t any great Prime Day deals, you might just be better off waiting to invest in a solid upgrade.