I’m looking for a budget-friendly GPU to pair with my R5 5600G that can handle both Blender work and gaming. Here are my current specs: an Asus Prime B550M-A WiFi motherboard, 16GB of 2600MHz RAM, a 500GB SSD, and a 750W PSU. I’m curious about what GPUs would be a good fit, and I’m wondering if I should aim for higher-end options like the RTX 3060 or RX 6600, or if there are cheaper alternatives that could still meet my requirements. My setup is fairly new; I originally had an RX 580 that bricked while testing my new PC, so I ended up going with a prebuilt system due to budget constraints.
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There are definitely some solid options between $50 (like the RX 580) up to around $240. I wouldn’t settle for anything less than a GTX 1070 or a GTX 1660/1660 Super, as those can typically be found around $100 and offer good performance for both gaming and Blender tasks.
I was considering the GTX 1660 Super too, but I’m worried about how long it’ll receive driver support. Last year, I picked up an RX 580, and it felt like the last driver support came too soon.