My 3080 ti Fe is dying, what's a cheap replacement but newer gen
Posted by MrDkbza@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 13 comments
the love of my life it's without it's dGPU as its not displaying video. I'm currently running iGPU on my 14900k.
I have no money, I'll take a loan but it can be much because I'm building my house one paycheck at a time.
I was thinking 5060 16gb. I actually don't want to go AMD, I'll even try Arc..
pleaseee
No_Dish8130@reddit
The answer is don’t buy a gpu if you cannot afford it. And DEFINITELY DO NOT TAKE OUT A LOAN TO BUY A GPU.
Make some money, pick up a side job on weekends, do something, but do not take out a loan and do not buy something you cannot afford
MrDkbza@reddit (OP)
That's common sense. I know. But
Plenty-Industries@reddit
If you have to get a loan to buy a few hundred dollar GPU... you literally cannot afford it.
MrDkbza@reddit (OP)
Let's say you are assuming I live in the US and I have the same income levels as well fare and coupon juggernauts.
I just put all my savings on building my home. A HOUSE, and this happens..
Stop thinking I can't eat because Im not willing to put 75000 dop to march your desires. Fuck off, I'm searching for advice not being judge AZZ (°)
Plenty-Industries@reddit
It doesn't matter where you live. Its called managing your money.
If you're trying to save up to even have a downpayment to buy a house, and your GPU craps out... and you're living paycheck to paycheck you have a few options, options that dont require you to pay more than necessary to get your PC back up and running but also require you set hard limits on what you're willing to spend.
1) Buy a used GPU for cheap. There are plenty that fit in any price range if you're trying to get the best value.
2) buy a brand new GPU. It'll be more money, but you'll have a brand new GPU that comes with a 3 year warranty and overall more reliable. Something that will last many years, hopefully without any issues.
3) dont buy another GPU so soon. Just stick with the iGPU and and limit what games you play until you can get a GPU. You are literally not the only person trying/wanting to buy a house. Everyone knows the struggle. To assume that no one understands what you're going through is misguided.
Getting A LOAN to buy a GPU - you're literally spending more money to pay off the loan than the GPU is worth. Its a pathetically bad financial decision. Moronic.
I AM LITERALLY TELLING YOU THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE THE SITUATION WHERE YOU'RE NOT NEEDLESSLY SPENDING MORE MONEY THAN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, and you assume im telling you to spend more money?
If you think I'm being an asshole.... fine, I'm an asshole. An asshole trying to help you make the best decision that benefits you in the long term financially.
When I moved out on my own, I didn't have any furniture other than my mattress on the floor for sleeping and my dad's old recliner that he gave me so I can at least have something to sit on to watch TV.... TV that was on the floor. I didnt get any other furniture for almost a whole year and that actually came at the charity of my gf and her parents who gifted me a bedroom/living room set for my birthday.
If you can't afford to drop 100% cash on it... then you can't afford to take a loan out on a $400 GPU.
blackburn26@reddit
Take the GPU to nearest technical store. They either help you fixing the GPU or buying the dead body.
Tall_Lingonberry3063@reddit
Bro forget a loan. Just ball out and make a monthly payment via PayPal or something else lol
Definitely please don’t take a loan for pc parts.
Tall_Lingonberry3063@reddit
Preferably something with 0% interest the first year or so…if you decide to go that route.
elgorbochapo@reddit
B580 is a 3060 equivalent
clownshow59@reddit
5060 Ti 16GB is completely fine. Just get used to using DLSS and frame Gen and you’ll be surprised what that card can do.
Toast_Meat@reddit
Oof, do NOT get a loan for something like a video card. If the funds are there, don't try and find other ways to spend money. Do you work? Can you wait a little and save up?
RareWestern8229@reddit
Just get a hold over gpu for like $100 with your next paycheck, like a 2060 or gtx 1080. These aren't 3080ti level of performance but are plenty to hold you over until you can afford a better gpu. DO NOT take out a loan for a gpu, it's a really bad idea
9okm@reddit
5060 ti 16gb is reasonable.
But if you’re strapped for cash, just get a used 3060 or something and play at lower settings.