I'm looking to upgrade my 1070 Ti 8GB, which I've had since 2017. Unfortunately, it's starting to struggle, especially with games like GTA and Spider-Man on low settings. I'm hoping to find a card that costs under $400 and can last me for the next 6-7 years. I primarily play at 1440p and don't need to run everything on ultra, but I'd like to keep most games on medium. Right now, I'm considering a few options: the RX 9060 XT 16GB, the B580 OC 12GB, and the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (which is slightly over budget, but I prefer Nvidia). My main question is, which of these cards would last the longest?
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From what you're saying, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 5060 Ti would be great picks for 1440p. They're both solid upgrades from the 1070 Ti and should give you a significant performance boost, especially considering how well you've managed until now. Even if they’re at the lower end of current cards, they’ll still handle medium settings well for the years to come.
Yeah, if you’ve been able to manage with your 1070 Ti, these will definitely feel like a dream. Just keep an eye on benchmarks for the specific games you play!