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| System Name | Sierra |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5-11600K |
| Motherboard | Asus Prime B560M-A AC |
| Cooling | CM 212 Black RGB Edition |
| Memory | 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR4-3600 |
| Video Card(s) | MSI GeForce RTX 3080 10GB |
| Storage | 4TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink NVMe SSD |
| Display(s) | 2x Dell S2721QS 4K 60Hz |
| Case | Asus Prime AP201 |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake GF1 850W |
| Software | Windows 11 Pro |
I want to upgrade my RX6600 because while it was a fantastic 1080P60 card it's really not ideal for gaming at 4K and I really don't like to use stuff like FSR.
I'm leaning toward the 7900XT as I don't think the extra $100 spent on the 7900XTX will really make a big difference especially given what I will assume will be a CPU bottleneck.
On the other hand, a used 6900XT can be had in a true dual slot form factor (such as a Dell 6900XT) so I can retain my PCI-E X1 USB-C card which isn't a total must but would be nice to keep. While either 7900 option would mean removing the USB-C card. The 6900XT is probably a good pairing with my oldish i5 but I also understand most of the time the bottleneck with 4K gaming is the GPU, not CPU.
Games I care the most about are Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and GTA (V).
I appreciate any input
I'm leaning toward the 7900XT as I don't think the extra $100 spent on the 7900XTX will really make a big difference especially given what I will assume will be a CPU bottleneck.
On the other hand, a used 6900XT can be had in a true dual slot form factor (such as a Dell 6900XT) so I can retain my PCI-E X1 USB-C card which isn't a total must but would be nice to keep. While either 7900 option would mean removing the USB-C card. The 6900XT is probably a good pairing with my oldish i5 but I also understand most of the time the bottleneck with 4K gaming is the GPU, not CPU.
Games I care the most about are Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and GTA (V).
I appreciate any input
