Hi,
I have an older system with these specs:
CPU: i7 3770k @ 4,4ghz OC (with vcore at about 1,35v)
Mobo: ROG Maximus V Formula
RAM: 24 GB DDR3 1600mhz/CL9 @ 1,5v
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 OC@2GB/256bit
Storage: 6 HDDs and 1 Sata SSD
PSU: Corsair 650W TX650M 80 Plus Gold
Case: Antec P280
I'm using this system mostly for audio production, which is not that hardware intensive. I plan on hanging onto it until at least when DDR5 hits the consumer market properly + I have the money to spare for a new high end system. I'd say that would be around 2 to 3 years.
Right now, I'm looking for a GPU upgrade that would basically hold up for 1080p gaming on high/ultra settings until I get the new system. Because of that I'm setting a budget of around $230 for the card.
After a bit of research, my current shortlist is:
(I'm in europe; prices are converted and might not reflect US prices)
- An AMD RX 580/590 @ 8GB vram - this is the most attractive option from a price perspective, but I know these cards suck more power and run at higher temps. Not sure if my PSU (with everything that's plugged in) will handle them.
I have an older system with these specs:
CPU: i7 3770k @ 4,4ghz OC (with vcore at about 1,35v)
Mobo: ROG Maximus V Formula
RAM: 24 GB DDR3 1600mhz/CL9 @ 1,5v
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 OC@2GB/256bit
Storage: 6 HDDs and 1 Sata SSD
PSU: Corsair 650W TX650M 80 Plus Gold
Case: Antec P280
I'm using this system mostly for audio production, which is not that hardware intensive. I plan on hanging onto it until at least when DDR5 hits the consumer market properly + I have the money to spare for a new high end system. I'd say that would be around 2 to 3 years.
Right now, I'm looking for a GPU upgrade that would basically hold up for 1080p gaming on high/ultra settings until I get the new system. Because of that I'm setting a budget of around $230 for the card.
After a bit of research, my current shortlist is:
(I'm in europe; prices are converted and might not reflect US prices)
- An AMD RX 580/590 @ 8GB vram - this is the most attractive option from a price perspective, but I know these cards suck more power and run at higher temps. Not sure if my PSU (with everything that's plugged in) will handle them.
- An AMD RX 5500 XT @ 8GB vram - this is slightly better performing than the 580s and 590s, but it costs $56 more at my local retailer. Is it worth the price/performance difference?
- An Nvidia 1650 Super, which outperforms both of the AMD options, but only comes in variants of 4GB of vram, making me question if it'll run future games properly at higher details.
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