I'm in the process of building my first PC and I need some advice on choosing a GPU. I've got three options on my radar: the 3060 12GB for around 250€ (about $285), the Intel Arc B580 priced at 300€ ($342), and the AMD RX 7600 XT (16GB) for 311€ ($354). Do you think these price differences are worth it, especially considering my other components include a B550 ASUS ROG WiFi motherboard, an R5 5600X CPU, a 1TB SSD, and an MSI Bronze 650W power supply? I've been struggling to find consistent information online due to the varying prices.
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If you're looking for a good budget GPU, the RX 9060 XT often gets recommended around this price range. I've seen it for about $300 lately! It might be worth checking out, especially for newer titles. Just keep an eye out for sales or used options, as they can save you a ton!
Performance-wise, the 3060 and the b580 are pretty comparable for major titles. If you’re into playing games like War Thunder or Rainbow 6, the Intel card should support those fine, but I’d check if it runs other titles you're interested in. Just make sure to consider future-proofing too!
I’m mostly focused on newer games, so as long as it runs those well, it should be good to go!
Definitely look for that RX 9060 XT; it’s one of the top contenders in your budget range. And really, try to steer clear of Nvidia if you're aiming for the best performance per dollar. They can be overrated in terms of value!
But I've heard the prices are a bit high right now. Are they worth waiting for a good deal on?
I looked into that, but the cheapest I found was about $450. Maybe hold off for a good used deal?