I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card and need some advice. My current card is a GTX 1070, which I bought about 7-8 years ago. I'm not really gaming on anything too graphic-intensive—mostly FPS and lifestyle games, with 'Inzoi' being the most demanding game I plan to play. I'm thinking about spending around $300 to $400 on the upgrade, similar to what I paid for my 1070 back then. What would be a good equivalent card to consider now?
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For a game like Inzoi, the RTX 3070 is the recommended GPU. But with your budget being a bit tight, you might want to look at the RX 9060 16GB as a solid upgrade option.
If you're keeping it budget-friendly, I recommend the 9060 XT. If you’re planning to do more demanding tasks later, then look into the 5060 Ti 16GB, but for just gaming, the 9060 XT is definitely sufficient. These days, your budget is more like an entry-level start.
GPU prices are wild now! With $400, you're looking at options like the RTX 5050, which is better than a 1080 Ti but not as powerful as modern mid-tier cards. For around $350, the RX 9060 XT would be a good call. Aim for at least a 5060 Ti if you want something that'll last a while.
Honestly, these days, $400 just gets you into the lower tier cards, like a GTX 1050. If you want something that compares to your old GTX 1070, you might be looking at spending about $700 now!
If you're after something today that'll match your GTX 1070, consider the RX 6700 XT or RTX 3060 Ti. They handle 1080p and even 1440p gaming effortlessly. The 6700 XT has more VRAM, while the 3060 Ti has better ray tracing capabilities. Both should fit your budget if you shop carefully!
The RX 9060 XT 16GB stands out as the best choice in your price range. You might also consider the 5060 Ti 16GB for slightly better performance or even the RX 9070 if you're open to spending a bit more.
Yeah, the 5060 Ti is a solid option too, especially if you can find it on sale.
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm definitely leaning towards the 9060 XT.