Hey everyone! I wrapped up my first PC build not too long ago, and I'm already considering an upgrade for my GPU. I initially bought a used system but later received some free parts at work, which led to a complete rebuild. Now I'm confused about which GPU to choose for my next upgrade. The GPU market seems really volatile, and I want to stay within a budget of $300 to $400 after I sell my RTX 3070. Here are the specs of my system:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright AQUA ELITE ARGB V4 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PRO WIFI II ATX AM4
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
- **Storage**: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
- **Video Card**: MSI GeForce RTX 3070 VENTUS 3X OC 8 GB
- **Power Supply**: GAMDIAS KRATOS P1 G 650 W 80+ Gold Certified
Any suggestions on what GPU I should aim for?
3 Answers
If you're looking to upgrade, your options would be the RX 5070 or RX 9070. Those are good choices based on your budget!
If you can stretch your budget a bit, selling your 3070 for around $200 should help you get the 9070 XT. Just keep in mind that you might need a beefier power supply for it. The 9060 XT 16GB is also a respectable step up from the 3070!
What kind of PSU wattage do you think would be ideal for the 9070 XT?
Assuming you sell your 3070 for about $200, you'd have a good shot at getting the RX 9070 XT for around $600. It’s about 80% faster than your old card, which is impressive!
That’s about what I was thinking too. Newegg lists the 3070 at around $210, so I might get a better deal if I sell it locally.
Yeah, I’ve been seeing those options too. I just have this weird bias against AMD for some reason.