GPU Upgrade Advice

Stuck on trying to find the best GPU as my upgrade from my GTX 1080. Goal is 1440p high refresh rate gaming (144-165Hz display), game dev work, relatively light video editing. Was thinking the 6700 XT would be a good option at like $300ish used right now. Any thougths or opinions?
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Fcenturylink
Fcenturylink17mo ago
What games? What's the current cpu?
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
Current CPU is Ryzen 5 1600. Probably gonna upgrade to a 5800X(3D) for this upgrade Games are a mix of Halo Infinite, Escape From Tarkov, CS:GO, occasional sim racing, and some older titles I am currently on a 1080p monitor, but the goal is to move to 1440p HRF around 144-165Hz The GPU space is the one I have not been paying attention to the most rn
Fcenturylink
Fcenturylink17mo ago
Tarkov ain't running high frames at 1440p on a 6700 LULWW
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
I don't expect tarkov to run miracles lol
Fcenturylink
Fcenturylink17mo ago
Neither is halo infinite from a couple videos I quickly skimmed Csgo runs on a toaster so probably fine there I dont think I'd necessarily consider the 6700 a 1440p card. You might consider a 6800xt if possible
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
Hm. I will think about it. I'll check a couple more benchmarks
Fcenturylink
Fcenturylink17mo ago
Ash
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Halo Infinite 2k,1440p gameplay r7 5800X3D,RX 6700 XT
RAM:32Gb Crucial DDR4 3200Mhz 25600 Ballistix Red RGB(BL8G32C16U4RL) CPU:AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (Stock) + Thermalright Silver Arrow T8 (2 fan) GPU:Radeon™ RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G (Stock) Smart Access Memory(SAM):On Windows 10
Fcenturylink
Fcenturylink17mo ago
It's Russian I think, but fps is fps And he has one with a 5600 and 6700xt. Fps looks to be about the same
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
I wonder if multiplayer fairs differently. Good knowledge to have though
DiamondRyce
DiamondRyce17mo ago
In arena or big team battle? I imagine the smaller arena maps are fine. Its big team battle you might struggle
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
Mostly arena BTB makes sense that would perform not as well
DiamondRyce
DiamondRyce17mo ago
6700xt or 6800xt is probably fine Can buy my 3070 if you want
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
Trying to stay away from 8GB of VRAM, but I will keep it in mind lol
Thunder_God
Thunder_God17mo ago
Define "High refresh gaming." Some people consider 120 high refresh gaming, and some these days require at least 240. 144-165, I see. I have a 6800 XT and I am around 120-144+ in most games, for reference. 1440p. Can obviously lower settings, since I'm on ultra in most. But I'd advise you to get a 6800 XT for the 144-165 fps range.
gregandcin
gregandcin17mo ago
Gotcha
Beroun
Beroun17mo ago
6700 and 6800 series are your best bet. Nothing else comes close regarding price/performance
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