Best GPU for Under ~$500
Posted by benvanderger@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 13 comments
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
I'm rebuilding my PC and recently upgraded my CPU & mobo, and would like to upgrade my GPU next.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core/12Thread 5nm ZEN 4 Processor | Socket AM5 4.7GHz base
MOBO: ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-E WIFI AMD AM5 B650 micro-ATX (mATX) motherboard
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL36 Grey 1.4V UDIMM
Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OCV1 GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
I would like to be able to play games on reasonably high graphics setting, and I'm currently struggling to play the new Oblivian remake on anything beyond "Low" settings. My current build is:
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$500 or less. TBH I would like to pay $300 or less, but I know even $500 is really hard these days with GPU prices being what they are. Safe to say, the cheaper the better.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
Canada
*Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please).*
I've been trying to do research on what I could use by honestly don't know much. I found this GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7600 XT, which seemed ot have decent reviews. But I am posting here because I don't know what to get.
Calm_Income6781@reddit
Buy a 5070 for $550 and resell the Doom pack in game for $50. It's so much faster than a 5060Ti 16gb and not much more expensive. If you can get a 5060Ti 16gb for $419 that is a fair price.
Radeon 7700, 6800,6800,6750
If it were me, I might get get a 3060 12gb or 2080Ti on ebay with a return policy and wait for a deal around Black Friday
I love your system choices by the way, very strong value proposition. You just need a new video card. 8gb seems like a waste at this time, make the jump to 11gb+
benvanderger@reddit (OP)
Hey! Been searching for a while and found this 6800 for $450 (got him down to $400). Any thoughts on it?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/286586806805
SickBurnerBroski@reddit
They're in canada, their 5070s are like 800CAD.
Calm_Income6781@reddit
Gah! I missed that, thx. Forget the 5070 then. Just get one of those other boards.
Elitefuture@reddit
Wait for the 9060 xt or go for a used 6700xt on ebay. B580 is also fairly good, it's the cheapest and a bit slower than the 6700 xt.
NoTheme4306@reddit
I'd just target a 5060ti 16gb and get as close to $500 as possible.
Elitefuture@reddit
500 CAD
SickBurnerBroski@reddit
What resolution are you shooting for? 1080p?
The Oblivion remaster is rough on all video cards, it's got problems.
Unless you go used, or Amd and Nvidia go crazy and drop a new 60 card with more than 8gb for less than 500CAD, 7600xt is probably your best bet, yeah.
benvanderger@reddit (OP)
1080p would be ideal, if it's possible. I'm happy to get it used but I'm reading a lot online that says don't get a GPU used. Thoughts?
Elitefuture@reddit
Used gpus are fine. Ebay has buyers protection and fb you gotta test.
SickBurnerBroski@reddit
Used is a gamble. There's no warranty and often no recourse if scammed. If you do go that route, there's ways to make it less risky(vetting sellers, trading at police stations, using platforms that favor buyers, etc), but there will always be a greater degree of risk. It's not something I do personally. It depends on your risk tolerance and how well you can handle losing that 400 bucks- someone with a huge budget who frequently upgrades and wants to save some cash overall can save money even if they get some scams or duds in the mix, just from volume. Someone who can only afford to upgrade that gpu once every 5 years probably needs to spend more for the security on investment, imo.
For 1080p, you could do 8gb, but I'd recommend against it. Frame generation requires more memory, so does modding and poorly optimized games, and the Oblivion remaster hits that trifecta(you'd need to mod it somewhat to use AMD's frame generation to begin with).
KillEvilThings@reddit
Used 6800xt if possible
benvanderger@reddit (OP)
I found these. Thoughts?
1) https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/barrie/amd-rx-6800-xfx/1715985020
2) https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/oakville-halton-region/sapphire-pulse-rx-6800-xt-gpu-like-new-in-box/1715036727