Question Upgrading RX550/550 with a $600 budget

[CanadianHamster]

Looking to replace my old GPU, and was looking at the Radeon RX 6650 XT for 379.99 today on newegg.ca

I can spend up to $600. Doesn't need to be AMD either.

Current-
GPU: Radeon RX550/550
PWRSP: 700W Real ModXStream Pro
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3400 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
MoBo: Z77A-G45 MSI
Memory: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 x 2

I play Warframe and Deep Rock Galatic on its lowest settings and see some frame rate drops occasionally but otherwise stable.

I had a better GPU before but it fizzled and couldn't afford an equal one (during the bitcoin gold rush) and was hoping the prices have gone down.

Apreciate any and all advice!

 

[jeremyj_83]

I would recommend upgrading your PSU as well. Putting a new GPU into a system with a 10 year old PSU (outdated platform) is a recipe for disaster.

Here are a couple recommendations:
PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($489.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CX750M (2021) 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $594.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-23 16:22 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($489.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $614.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-23 16:23 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: ASRock Challenger D OC Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $504.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-23 16:24 EDT-0400


PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card ($421.80 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $546.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-23 16:25 EDT-0400

From a value perspective nVidia just isn't there, especially when you need more than just the GPU.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Sheesh... Finally a fellow Canadian has a question and someone else has to give an answer so good that I can't even add to it!

I feel like writing a strongly-worded letter!

 

[Avro Arrow]

From a value perspective nVidia just isn't there, especially when you need more than just the GPU.

Yeah, and, like, Radeon's Canadian too, eh?
(Now that I think about it, so is Matrox)

A lot of good guys up in Markham just givin-'er!

Q: How is Toronto different from the rest of Canada?
A: In Toronto, the Leafs fall in the spring!

 

[Avro Arrow]

Based on your requirements and budget, here are some recommendations for a GPU upgrade:
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT: If you're open to considering AMD GPUs, the RX 6700 XT is a great choice.

Psst! He already has a Radeon card. I think that he's open to another one.

 

[Avro Arrow]

I found an RX 6650 XT for even less than the one that you're looking at. It's only $340.13 from iSanek.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

The issue I see is that the op says they are running an i5 3570k. Might hold that card back.

For 600 you might see what you can find in a cheap combo for a cpu/board and ram. Then see where you are from there.

 

[jeremyj_83]

The issue I see is that the op says they are running an i5 3570k. Might hold that card back.

For 600 you might see what you can find in a cheap combo for a cpu/board and ram. Then see where you are from there.

Even with a 3570K the OP will see better FPS than with their current GPU.