So, the time has come to upgrade my i7 4790k and GTX 760.
I’m looking at getting the following, but I’m stuck on what graphics card to get (this is something I am happy to replace in a couple of years, if I was to get something like the 4060)
PC specs that I have landed on.
- AMD 7800X3D
- 32gb of DDR5 6000Mhz CL36 rammy boys
- Gigabyte B650 ATX motherboard
- Noctua 140mm CPU cooler
I am carrying over the following from my old PC
- Case (Fractal Disign Pop)
- SSD storage
- EVGA 850w gold PSU
I am having difficulty picking a graphics card, I’m looking at the 4060, is there anything as good as from team Red that I could consider? I do plan on upgrading in a couple of years time.
GPU choice is a bit more complicated than it used to be, it’s become less of just a performance comparison and more about ecosystem.
AMD’s GPUs are cheaper and better in terms of raw performance. They also have better Linux support if that matters to you.
Nvidia’s GPUs are more expensive but they support better tech in games. Specifically, Nvidia GPUs support DLSS which is an amazing upscaler and can boost performance massively on games that support it without sacrificing any noticeable visual quality. Nvidia GPUs are also way better at Raytracing or anything AI related.
The choice is hard but Nvidia is the safe option. I’d recommend a 3060 Ti instead of a 4060, it’s better and goes for cheaper. The 6750xt as the other guy recommended is also a really solid choice if you don’t care about DLSS or Raytracing.