Help choosing GPU
Help choosing GPU
Hi
I'm looking to purchase a new GPU and need advice on choosing between the RX 7600 XT 16GB and RX 9060 XT 8GB. Both are around $380. The 16GB VRAM in the 7600 seems attractive, but I'm worried about losing some raw performance. I intend to run it in QHD at 180Hz.
I currently have a Ryzen 5 5500 and 16GB of RAM.
Thanks in advance
Intel's Arc cards have certainly improved this time, offering a solid choice now based on the games you play. The RX 9060 XT 8GB remains sufficiently fast at its current price, though you may need to adjust settings soon. In a few years, it should match performance levels more closely. What about the used market? Would you be interested in finding a used RTX 3080, 3090, RX 6700 XT, 6800, 6800 XT, 7700 XT, or 7800 XT at a lower cost?
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I’m using a Ryzen 5 5500 with 16GB of RAM.
Here are the details of my build:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Please include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. Also, let me know the BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
I intend to run it in QHD at 180hz.
For gaming, 8GB should suffice for 1080p; you might want to consider 16GB of VRAM.
You're asking about the price of an 9060xt 8gb model at $380. Here are some listings you might find useful:
CPU: Ryzen 5 5500
CPU cooler: silentium PC Spartan 5
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus b450 elite
Ram: 16gb 3200hz
SSD/HDD: 2x m.2 0.5 and 1 tb
GPU: rtx 2060 6gb vram
PSU: 650w
OS: win 11 pro
Monitor: Gigabyte GS32QCA 31.5" 180hz
This shouldn't create a major issue. None of these components seem to cause bottlenecks at QHD resolution. I plan to upgrade the motherboard CPU and RAM next year.
I'm from Poland. Need some quick advice—I both have good options, but I'm still unsure.
PSU: 650w
650W is the advertised wattage of the unit. What is the make and model of the unit? How old is the PSU? We have multiple threads around here whereby people overestimated the quality of their unit's to have their entire system get knocked out. If your PSU's not up to par, you will need to factor in a PSU purchase alongside the GPU purchase.
It's a Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 650W model.
https://amzn.eu/d/6hRJpNd
Been used for three years.
No noticeable spike in power usage, so it should perform well.
BeQuiet's PSU calculator indicates about 60% power usage at 650W with 80+ Gold certification.
Tier-B PSU comes with a 5-year warranty. Remember that a power supply that has been used will not deliver the same output as when it was brand new because of wear and tear. This means your percentage estimate doesn't reflect a used unit, so your available capacity will be smaller in practice. I would monitor the system overall, but you should be fine with either GPU purchase.
Which option performs better over three to four years? Choosing the standard with 9060 and lower VRAM versus the 16g on 7600—will the latter be superior?
I'm just checking the prices for those graphics cards. I'm not really into either the B580 or the RX 9060 XT right now. The 7600 seems too expensive for its performance, and the RX 9060 XT might run into VRAM problems in a few years. What about the RX 9060 XT with 16GB? And the RX 7700 XT if you find one?