I currently have an i7-12700 processor and a GTX 1660 Super graphics card. I'm looking to upgrade to a better graphics card but I want to make sure it won't require me to change any other components or cause any bottlenecks in performance. Any recommendations?
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Make sure to check your power supply's wattage! It's important to ensure it can handle the new graphics card. Depending on your budget, you can easily pair the i7-12700 with a range of cards even up to the RTX 5080 without issues.
What resolution do you usually game at? If you're playing at 1440p or 4K, a card like the RTX 5070 could be a solid choice without worrying about bottlenecking.
The GTX 1660 Super is decent but ranks lower in performance. Upgrading to something like the RTX 3070 or even the RTX 4070 would give you a significant boost. I'd skip on the xx60 series cards for gaming, as the xx70 series is really where performance starts to shine.
What's a cheaper alternative to those? I don't want to break the bank.