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10/18/2025 8:40:58 PM EDT
Can anyone recommend a GPU upgrade that won't break the bank? I like to play Elite Dangerous and it's really taxing my GPU. I'd like something that can handle high settings and keep the frame rate at least 90FPS. Current system specs:

Intel Core I5 10400F
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
32GB RAM
Gigabyte B560 DS3H AC-Y1 motherboard

I was thinking of maybe buying a new PC next year but if a GPU upgrade can keep me going for a couple more years that would be great.
10/18/2025 8:46:47 PM EDT
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Buddy says either 4060 or 5060 if you can swing it, as long as it has 12+GB of RAM.
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10/18/2025 8:53:29 PM EDT
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Monitor resolution matters.
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10/18/2025 9:40:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JohnSmith6073:
Monitor resolution matters.
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10/19/2025 10:01:27 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dopple:
Buddy says either 4060 or 5060 if you can swing it, as long as it has 12+GB of RAM.
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5070 can be found for $550 at best buy around here. Id go 4070/5070.
10/21/2025 9:27:36 PM EDT
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Well shoot. It looks like my power supply is only 500W so I would have to replace that as well. That's another -$100 so it's looking like an almost $700 project.
10/25/2025 10:13:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By pokey074:
Well shoot. It looks like my power supply is only 500W so I would have to replace that as well. That's another -$100 so it's looking like an almost $700 project.
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$650 or so. It's been a long time since I've replaced components. Got everything installed and things are much more balanced now. Before, CPU was running about 10% and GPU was running about 90% while playing Elite Dangerous. Now both CPU and GPU are running about 40%. Need to get out on foot and see if there's a drop in performance or not. I initially unplugged way too much stuff.

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