GTX 1660 super upgrade options

[Gwyn]

Hi there

Im after some opinions on the best upgrade to a GTX 1660 super. Its for my sons pc. He has just upgraded to a Dell 1440p moniter and playes Borderlands, battlefield, star citizen, Elden ring and Elite dangerous.

Current spec:
Gigabyte B550m Aorus Pro
Ryzen 5 3600
16gig corsair ram
M.2 drive
Asus gtx 1660 super evo
PSU Corsair CX550F RGB

Budget is tight so I dont mind second hand but dont want to spend more than £300 new or £250 used. I can get the VAT back on a new card. I also dont really want to buy a more powerful PSU.

Thanks for any help.

Cheers

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BG9G8X1?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

 

[Tetras]

New, these are all options:
- 6750 XT (maybe, getting hard to find)
- 4060
- 3060 12GB
- 7600 XT
- Arc B580

The 4060 has the best power consumption, but only 8GB of VRAM.

There's a video comparing it to the 3060 12GB here (can skip to final thoughts):

I'd go for the Arc, as it seems the best all-round compromise on performance, power, features and VRAM.

 

[mahius]

I'd agree with the above post, failing to find a 6750XT, a B580 is the next best choice.

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks for your reply's, I have been looking at the Arc. Would the PSU be ok to run the Arc580?

 

[Boomstick777]

GTX 1660 super upgrade options​

Maybe an RTX 3060 12GB, some cracking prices around on those used.

 

[Gray2233]

Do you have Members Market access? You've got a high enough post count, but there are other requirements.

You could put in a GPU request and probably get more for your money than going new.

 

[Gwyn]

Maybe an RTX 3060 12GB, some cracking prices around on those used.

Thanks. I will have a look also.

 

[Gwyn]

Do you have Members Market access? You've got a high enough post count, but there are other requirements.

You could put in a GPU request and probably get more for your money than going new.

I used to be on there until they changed the stupid rules lol

 

[Tetras]

Would the PSU be ok to run the Arc580?

Is around 50 watts extra (on average) compared to what you have now, though power spikes are also higher than the 1660 Super.

Of those cards, only the 4060 has a similar power profile.

 

[Gwyn]

Is around 50 watts extra (on average) compared to what you have now, though power spikes are also higher than the 1660 Super.

Of those cards, only the 4060 has a similar power profile.

Perfect, thanks for the info