I'm building a PC with a Fractal Design Meshify C case, and I have about 314mm of space for a graphics card. I'm deciding between two options: the ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Ti PRIME OC with 8GB GDDR7, which is 304mm long, and the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC, which is only 208mm long. Space-wise, the Gigabyte seems like a better fit, but I've heard there might be cooling issues with it. Which one would you recommend? Or is there another option I should consider?
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I'm in the same situation, but I'm thinking about going for the Intel Arc B580 due to its price and 12GB of RAM. It might be a good alternative if you're looking for more memory.
My choice would be to go with the 5070. It's a solid investment overall.
Honestly, either card will perform similarly, but the larger ASUS model is likely quieter thanks to better cooling. However, I'd recommend getting a 16GB version instead, or consider the 9060XT which is often much cheaper and performs well. By 2026, 8GB may not be enough for gaming.
I've seen some comparisons online and honestly didn't notice a huge difference between 8GB and 16GB. Here's a link if you're interested: [Watch this comparison](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XezZ91lXCHM).
I wouldn't go for the 8GB option either. The 9060XT 16GB is often cheaper and has better performance overall. Plus, if the 5060 Ti 16GB is priced the same as the 5070, you might just want to go with the 5070 instead. Also, I can say that the ASUS Prime model definitely outperforms the Windforce.
I am leaning towards the 9060XT, but I'm concerned about losing DLSS. Do you think that trade-off is worth it?
I've had a mixed experience with Gigabyte cards. Out of 10 GPUs I owned, 3 were Gigabyte and all had issues. Just something to keep in mind.
I managed to install a 340mm GPU in my setup, so it might be worth considering that if you're flexible with space.
So you're saying the 9060XT can outdo the 8GB 5060 Ti even with DLSS? I've seen a lot of games utilizing DLSS nowadays.