Looking for guidance on selecting a GPU compatible with your i7-9700K?

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Looking for guidance on selecting a GPU compatible with your i7-9700K?

Looking for guidance on selecting a GPU compatible with your i7-9700K?

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TheFreshestAC
Member

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01-22-2023, 01:12 PM

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Hi, I'm considering upgrading from my RTX 2060 to something faster without hitting performance limits. The 3070 and 4060 are on my list. Could you share your opinions on which one would work best with my i7-9700K? Thanks!

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TheFreshestAC

01-22-2023, 01:12 PM #1

Hi, I'm considering upgrading from my RTX 2060 to something faster without hitting performance limits. The 3070 and 4060 are on my list. Could you share your opinions on which one would work best with my i7-9700K? Thanks!

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Assou23
Member

121

01-23-2023, 09:40 PM

#2

For which titles are you interested? What resolution do you intend to use?

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Assou23

01-23-2023, 09:40 PM #2

For which titles are you interested? What resolution do you intend to use?

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Cysero
Junior Member

32

01-26-2023, 02:31 PM

#3

I often engage in titles like Counter Strike, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty and GTA V with a resolution of 1920x1080 and 240Hz.

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Cysero

01-26-2023, 02:31 PM #3

I often engage in titles like Counter Strike, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty and GTA V with a resolution of 1920x1080 and 240Hz.

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wyattmon
Junior Member

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01-28-2023, 06:13 PM

#4

I’d match it with an AMD Radeon 6600 or 6700. They perform well for gaming at that resolution.

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wyattmon

01-28-2023, 06:13 PM #4

I’d match it with an AMD Radeon 6600 or 6700. They perform well for gaming at that resolution.

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Scriflyy
Member

63

02-10-2023, 03:09 PM

#5

6650XT suits lower cards well.

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Scriflyy

02-10-2023, 03:09 PM #5

6650XT suits lower cards well.

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lorda7medo
Member

53

02-16-2023, 08:01 AM

#6

Purchase a fresh CPU and continue using your RTX 2060, particularly if you frequently play WoW. Should that not suffice, consider the RX 6700XT or 6750XT.

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lorda7medo

02-16-2023, 08:01 AM #6

Purchase a fresh CPU and continue using your RTX 2060, particularly if you frequently play WoW. Should that not suffice, consider the RX 6700XT or 6750XT.

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BoxelArc
Member

190

03-01-2023, 04:39 AM

#7

I believe the year 2060 is already past.

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BoxelArc

03-01-2023, 04:39 AM #7

I believe the year 2060 is already past.

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member

687

03-05-2023, 06:41 AM

#8

In that scenario the RTX 2060 falls short

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mcbudder2004

03-05-2023, 06:41 AM #8

In that scenario the RTX 2060 falls short

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strombro
Member

63

03-21-2023, 03:18 AM

#9

A 6600 offers a budget-friendly upgrade with similar capabilities, though you’ll need to decide whether you need a replacement or an enhancement. The 4060 is costly in most areas because it matches the performance of a 7600 but uses more memory and has less VRAM than its predecessor. The 3070 provides decent results but lacks sufficient VRAM for modern AAA titles. A 12GB card such as the 67x0 XT or 7700 XT would be preferable over the 8GB limit seen with the 3060. If you have the budget, opting for a 4070 or 7800 XT would deliver nearly double the speed of the 2060.

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strombro

03-21-2023, 03:18 AM #9

A 6600 offers a budget-friendly upgrade with similar capabilities, though you’ll need to decide whether you need a replacement or an enhancement. The 4060 is costly in most areas because it matches the performance of a 7600 but uses more memory and has less VRAM than its predecessor. The 3070 provides decent results but lacks sufficient VRAM for modern AAA titles. A 12GB card such as the 67x0 XT or 7700 XT would be preferable over the 8GB limit seen with the 3060. If you have the budget, opting for a 4070 or 7800 XT would deliver nearly double the speed of the 2060.

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ReelFishn
Member

169

03-28-2023, 11:43 AM

#10

I purchased the 3060 12GB drive and plan to use it tomorrow. I’m hoping it will perform well.

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ReelFishn

03-28-2023, 11:43 AM #10

I purchased the 3060 12GB drive and plan to use it tomorrow. I’m hoping it will perform well.

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