16 GB of VRAM is overkill now, But in a few years AAA games may well use that much VRAM.
But I don't see 16 GB VRAM being necessary for quite a while.
As far as getting a current GPU, that is entirely your call.
Just FYI, Nvidia recently stated that they will be enabling a Smart Memory Access like feature on Ampere GPU's.
So I would look at RTX 3000 series cards as well as the AMD GPU's reviews/benchmarks before making a final decision.
I personally tend to buy mid level cards every 2-3 years and sell my older card to help offset the cost of the newer card.
Thank you for your reply!
I, personally, feel like buying a mid-level card might be my way too, since the current build is quite expensive already, and considering that 16 GB VRAM is overkill for a 1080p build.
However, theoretically, I still feel like it gives me more options, meaning that I can upgrade to a 4k display in the upcoming future. But then the whole build will be relevant for like 2-3 years, and no more, as I can see. So, overall, if I'm looking at 1080p60fps gaming for the next 4-5 years, it is better to stick with mid-level GPUs now, and within the next 2-3 years upgrade only the GPU?
To be honest, I'm a bit tired from running back and forth between those 2 options, considering the VRAM, resolution, and this Smart Access Memory, and I'm not even looking at the NVIDIA cards as of now. The upcoming release of a 3060Ti is really interesting, but I need my PC to be ready within the next month or so. In your opinion, what is the most reliable choice for a GPU in pair with a 5 5600X, w/ or w/o a theoretical upgrade of the monitor to a 4k one in the upcoming years?