Which graphics card should I purchase?

Bcarpenter2019

Hello, I currently do not have any graphics card in my build but I am looking to start gaming on my PC rather than my Xbox so I need to purchase one. Currently in my build I have an intel i7 10700K CPU, 2x 16GB DDR4 ballistix gaming memory, 1 Gammix S11 pro 1 tb SSD, Silverstone 700W 80+ Gold PSU, and a MPG Z490 Gaming Edge Wi-Fi motherboard. I’ve never had a graphics card before but I have heard of driver issues from previous generations. What GPU should I get. (I am thinking Nvidia  3070, 3070ti, 3080, or AMD 6700XT, 6800, or 6800XT). I don’t really want to upgrade my PSU but will if needed.

Ian

Greetings, what is your intended budget for the video card?

Bcarpenter2019

750$

Lambdaben

Maybe something like this:

https://www.microcenter.com/product/638234/asus-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-ti-tuf-gaming-overclocked-triple-fan-8gb-gddr6x-pcie-40-graphics-card

Bcarpenter2019

Would you say the asus tuf 3070 ti is the best option for performance to dollar?

Lambdaben

Yes actually, the card that is slightly faster is $50 more

https://www.microcenter.com/product/639524/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-ti-vision-overclocked-triple-fan-8gb-gddr6x-pcie-40-graphics-card

but I believe that card is priced higher more for it's aesthetic than it's performance.

Ian

3070 Ti is probably the best choice right now at your price range for performance, keep in mind NVIDIA does recommend a 750W power supply for that model of card, but I have seen in most cases a 700W 80+ Gold rated PSU typically works just fine as long as you have the necessary PCI-e cables for it.

JeromeMicroCenter

I'm incredibly happy with my 6800 XT, and my buddy loves his 3080. The beauty of this generation, is that (in my opinion) the offerings from both sides are super competitive. I LOVE DLSS, but the open-source appeal of FSR 2.0 can't be denied. I personally think the AMD Link feature is ingenious, but I'll be damned if Nvidia hasn't got their streaming initiative/technology down-pat. Nvidia's Reflex feature definitely has AMD beat, as well.

I would be most comfortable running a 3080 + 10700K on an 850 watt PSU, for that reason I would probably recommend a 3070 Ti or a RX 6800/XT, unless you're open to a new PSU.

Before you buy anything, I would do research on the games you're interested in playing and which components those games are optimized for. Lastly, stop by your local Micro Center! The BYO team would love to help you.