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GPU Recommendation for this build

Hi, I have been building and upgrading my main rig and my kids Minecraft rig. I also don't know how to turn down a good deal. So, I've ended up with the listed parts here. I'm debating making a 3rd rig. I don't need it necessarily but with the outlook on…

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Hi, I have been building and upgrading my main rig and my kids Minecraft rig. I also don't know how to turn down a good deal. So, I've ended up with the listed parts here. I'm debating making a 3rd rig. I don't need it necessarily but with the outlook on pricing for the next year I'm thinking of buying a GPU to finish it off. I'm just at a loss as to what to pout in it. My current rigs are a 9900x/9070XT and a 9850x3D/5080. if i put something in this to have or maybe sell in the future, my budget is $750. so, what goes well with these parts that would play some games but hold its value if things go crazy. Thank you The Build

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u/JamesMCC17

9700x is still a strong CPU still plus you have 32 gigs of ram and an 850 psu. You could do another 9070xt frankly or maybe a 5070 on the nvidia side for $750.

u/NotSodiumFreeOP

yeah, the cpu is kinda of the max the motherboard can support with gimping the cpu which is why i replaced the motherboard for my other rig. Everything in the list i already own and wouldnt have to buy. I have a sama PSU listed but its actually an OEM Highpower F12S rated B+ on the PSU tierlist. Is that still worth replacing? So a 9070XT makes more sense here than a 5070?

u/NotSodiumFreeOP

yeah my local microcenter has an open box gigabyte gaming OC 5070 for $612 that im debating on. Or i can spend $669 on a 9070XT reaper. i just dont know what makes the most sense if i end up selling this due to non use.

u/DZCreeper

I would trust a reputable OEM PSU. 9070 XT has more VRAM and is 1 performance tier above the RTX 5070 in rasterized gaming, same tier in ray tracing. RTX 5070 is only worth buying if $75-100 cheaper.

u/StunningPush8421

nvidia sells a lot faster but you could prob get an extra 100 or so for a 9070 xt build

u/DZCreeper

RX 9070 XT would make sense for $700-750. I would get a power supply from a reputable brand. SAMA is not worth saving $30 on a $1000+ PC. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yWJBD3/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bp026us If the market returns to 2024 pricing you won't lose much on the GPU, SSD and RAM is where you would take the big hit. This is the worst time possible to build a new PC. PS, swap that 9700X for a 7500X3D/7600X3D if possible. Cheaper with higher performance in games.