Power efficient GPU for around £300

Cracker_T · Nov 22, 2022

I currently have a 1070 and would eventually like to upgrade it. Maybe to something with 1440p capabilities, but definitely can manage 1080p. I was thinking of either the RX 6650xt or 6700xt. Any particular model recommendations?

GerKNG · Nov 22, 2022

the 6650xt is faster than the 3060 and if you drop some settings 1440p is no problem.
the 6700XT would be a better investment if you can pay 50-60 bucks more.

P4-630 · Nov 22, 2022

If you have a G-Sync only monitor an AMD GPU won't work with that....

HD64G · Nov 22, 2022

6600(XT)

Cracker_T · Nov 22, 2022

P4-630 said:
If you have a G-Sync monitor an AMD GPU won't work with that....

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/238...0hz-oc-1ms-freesync-hdr-10001-300cd-m-hdmi-dp I have this monitor. It has amd freesync

kapone32 · Nov 22, 2022

6700XT if you can find one. The As Rock cards are usually the cheapest in my region. I got one for my niece (6650XT) and was impressed at how quiet and cool the card runs.

kaisersolo · Nov 22, 2022

RX 6700 (Non x), RX 6700xt

HD64G · Nov 22, 2022

Agreed on 6700 non-X but the XT needs over 220W.

Vlooi · Nov 22, 2022

P4-630 said:
If you have a G-Sync monitor an AMD GPU won't work with that....

Thats nonsense. I have a G-Sync monitor (LG 34GP950G), and freesync works just fine on my 6900XT.

P4-630 · Nov 22, 2022

Vlooi said:
Thats nonsense. I have a G-Sync monitor (LG 34GP950G), and freesync works just fine on my 6900XT.

According to it's specs your monitor supports both G-Sync Ultimate and FreeSync, so obviously you don't have any issues....

My 1440p 165Hz Dell monitor only supports G-Sync.

Cracker_T · Nov 22, 2022

HD64G said:
Agreed on 6700 non-X but the XT needs over 220W.

I have a 750 psu, that's enough right? I think its's hugely overkill

Frick · Nov 22, 2022

Cracker_T said:
I have a 750 psu, that's enough right? I think its's hugely overkill

Depends on make and model.

GerKNG · Nov 22, 2022

Vlooi said:
Thats nonsense. I have a G-Sync monitor (LG 34GP950G), and freesync works just fine on my 6900XT.

that's not a G-Sync Monitor. it's a certified "compatible" monitor. AKA "we support freesync but will NEVER take the word AMD in our mouth.

a G-SYNC Monitor has a G-Sync Module in it and is 100% incompatible with anything else than NVidias G-Sync.

64K · Nov 22, 2022

Always build from a solid foundation and then start. What is your current PSU.

Cracker_T · Nov 22, 2022

kaisersolo said:
RX 6700 (Non x), RX 6700xt

Would a 2 fan be sufficient for cooling or is a 3 fan needed for these cards?

kaisersolo · Nov 22, 2022

Cracker_T said:
Would a 2 fan be sufficient for cooling or is a 3 fan needed for these cards?

Two fans are fine. the reference 6700 XT cam with 2 fans
It Undervolts and overclocks with ease

More details
25 game bench with 5600x RX 6700 (non-XT) + Ryzen 5 5600X | 25 Games Tested at 1080P & 1440P - YouTube
OC UV video from Ancient Gameplays How to OVERCLOCK & UNDERVOLT RX 6700 (non-XT) | ADRENALIN 2022 Easy Tutorial - YouTube
another bench RX 6650XT vs RX 6700 vs RTX 3060 | 1080P, 1440P & 4K Benchmarks - YouTube
the guy in these videos Fabio, has the Sapphire model like this AMD Radeon RX 6700 (sapphiretech.com) be aware I think there's 2 variants this is the other Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 Gaming OC 10GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card | OcUK (overclockers.co.uk). The cheapest version is the powercolor fighter version. I also think XFX does one also - here it is XFX SPEEDSTER SWFT309 RADEON RX 6700 Gaming Graphics Card with 10GB GDDR6 HDMI 3xDP, AMD RDNA™ 2 (RX-67XLKWFDV) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

basically you can undervolt this easily down to 140w

Cracker_T · Nov 22, 2022

64K said:
Always build from a solid foundation and then start. What is your current PSU.

I have a 750w Corsair (i think) RM750x

commission3r · Nov 22, 2022

Cracker_T said:
I currently have a 1070 and would eventually like to upgrade it. Maybe to something with 1440p capabilities, but definitely can manage 1080p. I was thinking of either the RX 6650xt or 6700xt. Any particular model recommendations?

rtx a2000.

Selaya · Nov 23, 2022

commission3r said:
rtx a2000.

but thats slower than the 1070 ...

commission3r · Nov 23, 2022

Selaya said:
but thats slower than the 1070 ...

not by much and you get all the benefits of the 3000 series and 75 watts max power draw. no cables.

eidairaman1 · Nov 24, 2022

commission3r said:
rtx a2000.

No

Toothless · Nov 24, 2022

commission3r said:
not by much and you get all the benefits of the 3000 series and 75 watts max power draw. no cables.

K but OP wants to upgrade, not gimp on some A2000 that who cares what the power draw is when it's a downgrade. Read the first post.

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