I'm looking for a GPU around 4,000 ZAR or $242, with the budget for the GPU alone. My PC has an i3-12100, 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 350W power supply, which I'm considering upgrading to 450W.
I want to play War Thunder on movie settings and Deep Rock Galactic at around 60fps. What cards should I look for?
The RX 6600 is a good starting point. It's relatively power efficient and worth comparing with other cards available in your price range. Check benchmarks for the specific games and resolution you want, though. High settings in one game won't necessarily perform like movie settings in another.
You might not need to replace the 350W supply immediately, but don't judge it by wattage alone. Check its quality, age, available PCIe power connector and the GPU manufacturer's power recommendations before deciding.
Check the used market for an RTX 3060, 3060 Ti, 2070 Super or RX 6700 XT. Which one makes sense depends on the actual local price and condition, not just the model name.
Compare game benchmarks and check the power requirements before buying. A 6700 XT in particular is a different power proposition from an RX 6600, so it may not be a sensible match for the current supply.
Don't forget the RAM. 8GB can be a constraint in games, even with a decent GPU, so keep a move to 16GB in mind when money allows. I'd check whether there's a free memory slot and what RAM is already installed before buying more.
The Intel Arc B570 is another card to compare if it's within budget locally. Check that your motherboard supports Resizable BAR and that it's enabled, then look up benchmarks for your particular games before choosing it over an RX 6600 or a used card.
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Kavwick.72:
Resolution matters here too. Look for 1080p benchmarks if that's the resolution you plan to use.