Question Upgrading from an RTX 2060 to play on an UltraWide monitor @ 1440p ?

[_D3vThoR]

I know that I did open different topics around this forum, for different components and questions, but this should be the last question I have regarding my PC upgrade.
As per title say, I am currently using a Gigabyte OC GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB with a 1080p monitor, but since I need to move to an UltraWide monitor because I need a big screen for working.
At this point I want to have a proper gaming set up as well. I´ve decided already to purchase this monitor, AOC CU34G2XP/BK 34.0", but now the question is which GPU ?

Starting with the budget: I want to stay under 1000 euros, and even if it is possible under 800 euros, but let´s stay within 1000.
I am more oriented to AMD this time, I don´t want to fund NVIDIA and also I don´t want to spend tons of money for something that probably I want be using at full capacity.
Also, as I have said before, I am going to be gaming with this PC but also doing Videomaking and 3D Rendering (more as an hobby rather than professionally).

Now the question would be: which GPU/Brand would I go for? The new 9070XT and 9070, or one from the previous series? I see that lots of the 7xxx series GPU are actually expensive compared to the 9xxx series, so I don´t know if it would be a good value. Lastly, I have a Corsair 650W 80+ Gold PSU, so hopefully it would be enough for powering up a new GPU.

So, please let me know your opinion and suggestion on this. Many thanks!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

I'd suggest, the 9070XT, if you can get it at MSRP, even a little over.

It's a stellar card for what is essentially 2,5k monitor. It will handle the monitor with ease, and push high FPS in most games at that res. You will need a new PSU though. So that's an extra $100 or so for a good ATX 3.0 850w. But if you go for an overclock version, you might need higher than 850w.

 

[_D3vThoR]

Hey there,

I'd suggest, the 9070XT, if you can get it at MSRP, even a little over.

It's a stellar card for what is essentially 2,5k monitor. It will handle the monitor with ease, and push high FPS in most games at that res. You will need a new PSU though. So that's an extra $100 or so for a good ATX 3.0 850w. But if you go for an overclock version, you might need higher than 850w.

The cheapest 9070XT I could find is the Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB. I am not sure that the price reflect the MSRP, but which GPU does it nowadays? I didn't know that I would need much power to feed this card, instead how is the difference with the normal 9070 in terms of performance and consumption? Do I need to change the PSU even for that one?

I am definitely more oriented to the 9070XT but there were other threads where people were suggesting older model to play at 2,5K resolution, that's why I was asking here.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

The cheapest 9070XT I could find is the Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB. I am not sure that the price reflect the MSRP, but which GPU does it nowadays? I didn't know that I would need much power to feed this card, instead how is the difference with the normal 9070 in terms of performance and consumption? Do I need to change the PSU even for that one?

I am definitely more oriented to the 9070XT but there were other threads where people were suggesting older model to play at 2,5K resolution, that's why I was asking here.

The 9070 vanilla needs a 650w min. 750w for OC versions. I'd much rather the 9070/XT they have great raster performance, and really good RT which puts them on par with a 5070/ti and better in a lot of instances. The older 7xxx series apart from 7900xtx, will not give you as much performance. Capable at 2.5k, yes. The 9070/xt offer so much more
You won't need a new gpu for a while, depending on your system.

 

[_D3vThoR]

Thanks @Roland Of Gilead. As posted on a different thread, I wanted to give another 5 years of life to my current system before changing everything (even the case). This is how it will look like once I will get all the pieces:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900x
MOBO: MSI Mortar Titanium B450 (bios updated for the CPU above)
Memory: 32 GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600 CL16
PSU: Corsair 650W 80+ Gold
Monitor: AOC CU34G2XP/BK 34" 3440x1440
GPU: TBD
Case: Cooler Master Mastercase H500

Now if you still think that the 9070XT is the way to go, ok, I'll accept that and also I'll accept to replace my PSU, but if you think instead that the 9070XT could be an overkill, please let me know! Thanks again for your help

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Your system is like mine in some ways. You have still a very strong gaming CPU that will easily drive the 9070/XT or any other high end GPU. You can expect really good FPS, and enjoyable experience for gaming.

You could go with nVidia, but they are not worth the money, IMO.

You can keep this thread open, and see what other comments you get about a new GPU.

Good luck with your choice. Let us know how you get on.

I'm running a RTX4070 Super, with a 650w Corsair TXM. It runs flawlessly. It has a factory OC, which states it needs a 750w PSU. But it never goes above 210wTGP. It replaces my 3060ti, which had a power draw of 208w max.

AMD GPUs typically need a little more juice which is why they recommend a little higher PSU. Nonetheless, the 9070/XT are great on $/performance.

 

[_D3vThoR]

The problem is that the 1000W PSU are very expensive, the most affordable in terms of quality and cost I could find is this one Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000 W 80+ Gold. This plus the GPU it will make me reach 1000 euros pretty easily, and this is only for having a GPU. I would gladly wait for further point of view in this thread, before to jump in and spend such amount of money, but only if I don´t have any other solutions. Thanks!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

You're welcome. Good luck 👍

 

[VizzieTheViz]

You could look at a 7900xt or a 7900gre for that resolution if they’re available at a decent price where you are located, they’re plenty fast.

9070 or 9070 xt will be even better and do much better in raytracing if you care about that.

I’m running a 7900xtx on a 850w psu (a pretty good one) and it’s fine. 1000w is overkill, but 650w is probably too little for your system with a power hungry gpu added (this goes for NVidia as well).

 

[_D3vThoR]

The 7900xt are far more expensive than a 9070xt, and the 7900gre, the most affordable one, is almost at the same price of a 9070xt, around 700/800 euros (below, but yet almost the same). Not sure why the costs of the 7900xt are insane considering that the 9070xt is way better, but finding a logic on the GPU prices nowadays can be a totally separated science.

What PSU would you suggest to pair with a potential 9070xt? I mean which brand and also if it has to be 850W or 1000W? I am located in Spain so feel free to use https://es.pcpartpicker.com/. Thanks!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

You could stick with just the 9070 and keep the current PSU. The 9070 is more or less akin to the RTX4070 Super/4070TI level. Still great for 2.5k res.

The 9070 draws about 220w at load. So the 650w, is on the slim side of being usable.

 

[_D3vThoR]

Thanks again for your answers and help. So, I have decided to do not buy any 9070, the reason is because it is freaking expensive to be a middle range GPU. Honestly, if it was still costing 600 euros, I would have purchased that, but I cannot comprehend to buy the cheapest model at more than 800 euros, plus I am also forced to purchase a new PSU because, you know, AMD is very demanding of power.

I know, prices are this nowadays, it seems kind of "fair" that prices of GPU going up every year, but the salaries are not going up every year, so I have to count every single euro I have in my savings. Plus I am not a person wasting money and contributing to the corps greediness.

Anyway, as last resort, I might go with a 7800XT that I have currently found at 500 euros (before scalpers will purchase it). My 650W PSU is ok with this card or I will have problems?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

According to AMD specs, the 7800xt needs a 700w or greater. The 650w may do the job. You can only test and see the result. Then you'll know if you need a new PSU.

I have a 650w PSU. For my GPU (4070 Super) being an OC version, suggests I need a 700-750w for an OC version of the card. However, the 4070 only draws about 10w more than my previous GPU, RTX3060ti. SO it may work out fine for you.