Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade my GPU and want to know what the best options are without needing to change any other parts of my setup. Here's what I currently have:
- Processor: Ryzen 7 3700x
- GPU: RTX 2080 Super (Gigabyte)
- Motherboard: Aorus B550M Pro
- RAM: 32GB Ripjaws DDR4
- PSU: Corsair RM650 (2019) 80+ Gold
- Case: Thermaltake Versa H18 Micro ATX
I use my PC mainly for gaming as a secondary platform, so I'm looking for a performance boost. My budget is pretty flexible, but I'd like to keep it under $1000 after tax. Any suggestions would be awesome! I'm not super tech-savvy, so clear advice would be appreciated.
2 Answers
When considering a GPU upgrade, it's important to think about your budget and gaming resolution. If you’re looking to spend around $350-$450, options like the 5060 Ti (16GB) or the 9060 XT (16GB) would give you about a 35%-40% increase in performance. If you can stretch it to $500-$600, the 9070 XT is a solid choice that could double your FPS! Just keep in mind that your Ryzen 7 3700x might bottleneck some of these GPUs, so you could either upgrade to a 5700x or save up to move to the AM5 platform later on.
Without a specific budget, if your PSU can handle it, I'd recommend the 5070 TI (16GB) or the 9070 XT, though that's pushing your 650W PSU a bit. Just make sure to check the power requirements before finalizing.
Can I just use the same power connectors from my 2080 Super to hook up the 5070? That should be fine, right?