GPU decisions

tírEoghain95 · 28 Nov 2020 at 20:43

Hi folks, I'm building a new machine for the first time in about 12 years and I'm a bit unsure about what to do in terms of GPU, do I hold out and wait for stock of the new generation of GPU to become more readily available (either RX 6800xt or RTX 3070) or should I just go ahead and buy something from the previous generation (RX 5700xt or RTX 2070/2080).
What I already have gathered up is:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600XT
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 Gaming X
RAM: Team Group 8Pack RIPPED Edition 16GB 3600mhz CL14
Storage: WD BLUE SN550 1TB NVME M.2
PSU: SUPER FLOWER LEADEX III ARGB 750W
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow

Any advice would be really appreciated

Mesai · 28 Nov 2020 at 20:53

New generation is much better value so if you can wait, wait.

Stock on older models has also started drying up, but a discounted 5700XT or 2070 would definitely hold you over for a while, even at 1440p.

Charlatan · 28 Nov 2020 at 21:17

I'd wait. Graphics cards are like rocking horse poo at the moment. Nearly 200 quid for a 1650 super if you can even find one in stock

Xelene · 28 Nov 2020 at 21:23

Grab an el-cheapo GPU for now something sub £100 if you can find it, wait for availability - 3060ti and 6700 are about to drop.

I got my 5700xt for £330 early 2020, good luck finding one at that price now. (a 5700xt is worth about 250 top given new gen)

lee32uk · 28 Nov 2020 at 21:25

That board is a bit rubbish

It will be fine with a 3600X but you could have gotten a board with a stronger VRM for the same/less money.

Oh and welcome to the forum

Screenbeat · 28 Nov 2020 at 21:27

I have a hd 7950 you can borrow!!

Seriously though! Check eBay etc etc for a card to tide you over. Buying new at the moment is just adding to the problem

Xelene · 28 Nov 2020 at 21:50

lee32uk said:
That board is a bit rubbish It will be fine with a 3600X but you could have gotten a board with a stronger VRM for the same/less money.

The board is fine, don't be a dick.

lee32uk · 28 Nov 2020 at 22:01

kohlditz said:
The board is fine, don't be a dick.

Sorry ?

Yes it will handle a 3600X but there are better options for £150 as I already mentioned :rolleyes:

The X570 Tomahawk runs 30C+ cooler with an overclocked 3900X. The B550 version has pretty much the same VRM and it costs less money than the X570 Gaming X.

tírEoghain95 · 29 Nov 2020 at 10:33

kohlditz said:
The board is fine, don't be a dick.

I'm aware that I could have got a better board for the money but it (and a few other parts) are an early Christmas present from the other half who doesn't know much about computers to shut me up about wanting a new machine (I have been talking about it for years). So to be honest I'm just happy I got an AM4 motherboard at all