Question Budget Sons of the Forest = RTX 3050 or a used GTX 1660 Super?

[Judstar180]

Hey all, been a while since i've used toms hardware forums. I am building a new pc, I am sourcing the RAM, CPU and storage from an old Dell Optiplex 9020. The parts I am using from it are an Intel i5-4590 and 8GB of DDR3 RAM (yes old parts) which I most likely will be updating to newer budget components like the i3-12100f and a new motherboard.

With this system, I want to be able to run Sons of the Forest on ultra/high at 60fps, as well as GTA and Phasmophobia, and other games like that but they are easier to run so not as concerned with those. I will be playing Sons of the Forest on a 1080p 144hz monitor.

In my area an RTX 3050 8GB costs around $350AUD, But I have found a used GTX 1660 Super for $200. Which should I go for? If neither, or if there is a better GPU, any recommendations? thanks alot guys.

 

[Eximo]

RX6600 is $280 AUD and is the cheapest late model GPU worth having.

However, with the Optiplex as a base, the RTX3050 doesn't require a power connector and is the fastest/cheapest card in that regard. But you have to verify that the board in question can supply 75W via the slot. Some OEM boards limit this to 35W because the base system comes with a small PSU.

If you aren't using the OEM motherboard and have your own PSU, then the RX6600 makes more sense to save the 70 AUD to put towards the i3-12100F

 

[logainofhades]

What are used RTX A2000's going for in your area? They provide 3050 like performance, and do not require a PCI-E cable.

 

[Judstar180]

RX6600 is $280 AUD and is the cheapest late model GPU worth having.

However, with the Optiplex as a base, the RTX3050 doesn't require a power connector and is the fastest/cheapest card in that regard. But you have to verify that the board in question can supply 75W via the slot. Some OEM boards limit this to 35W because the base system comes with a small PSU.

If you aren't using the OEM motherboard and have your own PSU, then the RX6600 makes more sense to save the 70 AUD to put towards the i3-12100F

thanks, but rx 6600 is almost $100 more. But I will go for GTX 1660 super that deal is incredible

 

[Judstar180]

RX6600 is $280 AUD and is the cheapest late model GPU worth having.

However, with the Optiplex as a base, the RTX3050 doesn't require a power connector and is the fastest/cheapest card in that regard. But you have to verify that the board in question can supply 75W via the slot. Some OEM boards limit this to 35W because the base system comes with a small PSU.

If you aren't using the OEM motherboard and have your own PSU, then the RX6600 makes more sense to save the 70 AUD to put towards the i3-12100F

hey mate, looked back into rx 6600s. but ive been a nvidia user my whole life and am worried about allegations about amds drivers being terrible?

 

[logainofhades]

hey mate, looked back into rx 6600s. but ive been a nvidia user my whole life and am worried about allegations about amds drivers being terrible?

Don't be worried about that.

 

[geofelt]

Tom's gpu hierarchy chart will give you the approximate capabilities of many graphics cards:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

Unless a used card comes from one you know well, I would avoid buying used.

I would avoid the F suffix processors without integrated graphics.
The savings is minimal, and sooner or later, not having integrated graphics will bite you.

Yes, amd vs. intel drivers are different, and there is a learning curve.
Best to stick with what you know.
Price/performance at every level should be comparable.