I've been using a GTX 1080 non-TI and it's been great for my sim racing games. However, I've noticed that I'm missing out on titles like Doom and other recent games. My current setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600G, 32GB of RAM, and a 600W power supply. I'm looking for suggestions on a graphics card upgrade that fits within a budget of around $600 to $700. I'm also open to any other upgrades I should consider. I'm planning to use either three 1440p monitors with my gaming or one 4K monitor, aiming for a minimum of 60fps. I have a feeling that the RTX 5090 with an upgraded PSU and RAM could be my best bet, but I'd appreciate your thoughts and recommendations!
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With your Ryzen 5600G, be aware that the card may be limited in PCIe lanes. Going for something like the 6700 XT or even an RTX 3060 might make more sense, but keep in mind you're on PCIe 3.0 with 8 lanes on the second slot.
Are you prepared to upgrade your power supply? Many of the best options require a PSU of at least 750W to run efficiently. Just a heads up!
Yep, I plan to upgrade to at least 850W or maybe even 1000W.
Before we dive into specific card options, could you specify your budget? It helps to determine what's reasonable. Also, where are you located?
I'm in the US, and I've updated my budget to about $600-$700 for a new card!
That's a solid budget! Just know that some newer cards might push the upper limit.
I checked, and the slots give me 16 lanes for one card and 8 for another.