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Upgrading from a 3070 question

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I have a 3070, I don't OC. Is there anything I might be able to upgrade to that would make me notice the difference? I am planning on a maximum of $650.00 which would include being able to get a minimum of $300.00 for the 3070. Of course this means guessing about used card prices but I buy my used stuff from the H and have always done well.
Please none of the "Save your money for a 4080" stuff. I am not going to be able to put the money away in any reasonable time.
 
narsbars said:
I have a 3070, I don't OC. Is there anything I might be able to upgrade to that would make me notice the difference? I am planning on a maximum of $650.00 which would include being able to get a minimum of $300.00 for the 3070. Of course this means guessing about used card prices but I buy my used stuff from the H and have always done well.
Please none of the "Save your money for a 4080" stuff. I am not going to be able to put the money away in any reasonable time.
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So, you have $350 already and suspect you could get $300 for your current card? I think an upgrade with $650-ish to spend can get either: rtx 4070, rx 6950 xt or a used 3090.
This article compares the 4070 and 6950 head to head:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/nvidia-rtx-4070-vs-rx-6950-xt/

I would try to save up a bit more - $200 for a 7900 XT but failing that, I think it's between those 3 cards - if someone wants to correct me or say I'm wrong - then.... :) But, that's how I perceive it.
 
DooKey said:
You could go with a 4070 if you stick with NV, but you could also pick up a 6950XT for your budget. If DLSS3 and RT is a draw for you then go 4070, otherwise grab a 6950XT.
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Those are really the best two options at that price point.
 
pavel said:
So, you have $350 already and suspect you could get $300 for your current card? I think an upgrade with $650-ish to spend can get either: rtx 4070, rx 6950 xt or a used 3090.
This article compares the 4070 and 6950 head to head:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/nvidia-rtx-4070-vs-rx-6950-xt/

I would try to save up a bit more - $200 for a 7900 XT but failing that, I think it's between those 3 cards - if someone wants to correct me or say I'm wrong - then.... :) But, that's how I perceive it.
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I won't have another $200.00 but I have heard the complaints about the low NVRAM on the 4070. I would go the 3090 route if I thought I could get a 24 gig 3090 at $650. Not going to go the 6950 range just because I have had a steady solid experience with the 3xxx series.
 
narsbars said:
I won't have another $200.00 but I have heard the complaints about the low NVRAM on the 4070. I would go the 3090 route if I thought I could get a 24 gig 3090 at $650. Not going to go the 6950 range just because I have had a steady solid experience with the 3xxx s
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I sold my 3090 for $700 a few months ago. I'm sure you could find one if you look hard enough.

But a 4070 for $600 is going to be a lot easier to come by.
 
kirbyrj said:
I sold my 3090 for $700 a few months ago. I'm sure you could find one if you look hard enough.

But a 4070 for $600 is going to be a lot easier to come by.
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I am thinking jumping on a 3090 if I see one will carry me over a year, maybe two.
 
What resolution are you playing at? Or, are there specific goals you are trying to accomplish?
 
Hakaba said:
What resolution are you playing at? Or, are there specific goals you are trying to accomplish?
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To be honest, single player games only at 4K but I just really want to "feel" the upgrade and do a little future proofing as the 3070 is aging.
 
I think the case for the 4070ti would be really strong if it had 16gb of ram.
 
CyberJunk said:
I think the case for the 4070ti would be really strong if it had 16gb of ram.
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16 gig and it would be on the top of my list. I may just have to wait until the 3090 gets old enough to grab for $600 or sol
 
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