I'm looking to upgrade my GPU from a 3060 12GB to something better. I game a lot, especially online FPS titles like Call of Duty and Counter-Strike, but I spend most of my time in Rust. My budget is around £500-600, but I'm flexible if the right card comes along. I'd love some advice on what GPU would be the best fit for my setup!
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The 9070 XT is a great option if you can find it for around £660-£675. Just keep in mind that the prices for the 5070 Ti are a bit inflated right now. The 5070 typically costs around £530 but offers only 12GB of VRAM, which could be an issue for future titles like the next COD. Personally, I think the extra £100 for the 9070 XT is worth it, especially for high settings in Rust!
It sounds like you're already getting decent performance, but if you're looking for an upgrade, both the 9070 XT and the 5070 Ti would be solid choices. However, consider the 5060 Ti 16GB as well. Given that you're gaming at 1080p with a high refresh rate monitor, any of these cards should meet your needs. But if you're seeing under 90% utilization on your GPU, it might be worth upgrading the CPU instead!
Yeah, definitely monitor that utilization. If it’s not maxing out, a CPU upgrade could give you a nice boost!
You mentioned wanting to hit around 165fps at high settings in Rust. Honestly, your current setup might be sufficient for now. Still, if you plan to upgrade, either the 9070 XT or 5070 Ti should help you reach those goals. But honestly, with your current frame rates at 80-110fps, you might want to consider other factors like your monitor, as it could be limiting your potential performance output.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll check my GPU utilization to see if that might be the bottleneck.