Upgrading GPU or monitor?

dashful · 2024-09-11T13:14:30+0100

Hello guys. I was wondering whats my next best move for an upgrade. I recently got a Ryzen 5 5600 and I wanted to upgrade my GPU next, but now having tested a 180hz display its astonishing how much better it is than my 75hz display.

I mainly play FPS and competitive games at the lowest settings and rarely play GPU intensive games, though playing Delta Force, CoD and Battlefield really does require some GPU horsepower.

My build:

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Gigabyte A320M-H (rev 1.x)

G.Skill Aegis 2x8GB 3000 MT/s

Asus TUF Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming OC

Thermaltake BX1 550W 80+ Bronze

My current display: Dell 27 inch 75hz monitor

las · 2024-09-11T13:19:30+0100

What is your budget? Personally I'd say 4070 or 7800XT minimum. Maaaybe 7700XT if cheap. Don't go lower or you will regret it. Then buy used instead. 3070/3080 including Ti or 6800/6800XT/6900XT etc.

You might get CPU bound tho, if you want to max that refresh rate and 5700X3D/5800X3D should be on your list if your board supports it.

dashful · 2024-09-11T13:20:41+0100

las said:
What is your budget? Personally I'd say 4070 or 7800XT minimum.

You might get CPU bound tho, if you want to max that refresh rate and 5700X3D/5800X3D should be on your list if your board supports it.

Tbh i only saw rx 6600/7600 fitting my budget rn... So its one of these or a 144hz display..

Onasi · 2024-09-11T13:23:39+0100

You’ll want to upgrade both, eventually, obviously. Good thing a monitor is something that can last you a looooong time and through multiple GPU upgrades. And if, as you said, you are into competitive games primarily, the monitor is a more significant upgrade for you anyway.

Ruru · 2024-09-11T13:31:21+0100

I did the both at the same time in 2022, bought a 6700 XT and a 4K60 monitor. Though later I bought an used 4K120 monitor and an used RTX 3080, this time separately.

las · 2024-09-11T13:34:01+0100

dashful said:
Tbh i only saw rx 6600/7600 fitting my budget rn... So its one of these or a 144hz display..

Well 144+ Hz should be a priority 100% if you are into shooters.

gffermari · 2024-09-11T16:17:06+0100

How many fps you get when you play?
If you get 120 with your 1660, then get the monitor first.
If you get 75....probably go for the gpu first.
I would look for a second hand gpu better than a new 600/7600, if possible.

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