I'm looking to upgrade my PC parts and could use some advice! I currently have an Asus GTX 1660 (6GB), an AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, and 48GB of DDR4 RAM. I'm particularly interested in GPUs that can handle ray tracing, as I've tried it on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 but experienced poor performance. I'm trying to figure out which parts I should prioritize for upgrading: should I start with the GPU or CPU first?
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Definitely prioritize getting a new GPU first! Your current setup struggles with ray tracing due to the limitations of the 1660. A 3060 or 3070 would make a major difference in your gameplay experience.
If you're looking to game with ray tracing, you definitely need to upgrade your GPU first! The GTX 1660 just isn't up for the task. Going for a 3060 or 3070 should give you a solid boost in performance and help with ray tracing in most games.
I'd suggest looking into the 9060XT and then consider upgrading your CPU to something like the Ryzen 5 5600. That combo should keep you competitive for a while, but just keep in mind that ray tracing can still be pretty demanding, even with upgraded hardware. Don't set your expectations too high on performance with ray tracing on!
Don't forget to check the PCIe support of your motherboard! If it only supports PCIe gen 3, using a gen 5 GPU could hurt your performance. Also, investigate if your motherboard has the rebar feature activated. It's crucial if you want to maximize performance. What motherboard are you using?
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