I've been out of the GPU scene for a while and need some advice on upgrading from my current RTX 3080. My setup includes a Ryzen 5800X processor, a B550 Carbon motherboard, a 1000 watt power supply, and 32GB of 3600MHz RAM. I'm looking for a noticeable performance boost without breaking the bank. What GPUs should I consider, and are there any other components I might need to upgrade? I'm open to suggestions, but I'd prefer to minimize the number of additional upgrades.
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It really depends on your resolution. If you're still gaming at 1080p, the 3080 should still be performing well. But if you're looking to get into higher resolutions or demanding games, maybe a GPU upgrade would make sense. Just know that the market is all over the place right now.
Before swapping GPUs, maybe consider upgrading to a 5800X3D. It would actually give you a nice performance boost and might be more cost-effective than a new GPU, especially right now when the choices aren't so great.
Honestly, you might want to stick with the 3080 a bit longer. The current GPU market isn't really offering a huge upgrade for the price unless you go for something like a 4090 or 5090, and those are super expensive. If your 3080 can still handle your games well, it might be worth waiting for a better option down the line.
Have you considered looking into lossless scaling? If you decide to go this route, you might need to upgrade your motherboard to an X570 that supports PCIe 4.0 for better performance. I actually have a dual GPU setup that allowed my 3080 to hold strong while I picked up a second card for lossless scaling, and it really boosted my FPS without any base frame loss.
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