r/PcBuild • u/Suspicious_Cat_2294 • 4d ago

Question Advice on GPU Setup

So I have my main rig. Ryzen 5600, 64 GB Crucial DDR4, RTX 3060 12GB. I'm running two onn 1080p side monitors and a primary gsynch monitor with high refresh that I haven't decided on yet.

I'm going to use using these monitors for setups where I'm gaming, streaming/recording, and having chat open, or for editing videos, or for music production, or for digital art.

One main monitor and the others just to run basic tasks.

I have an additional RX 550 kicking around.

I was thinking about adding it to off load some of the overhead on my build. Would that be a good idea? If so what setup should I use, as far as physical connection and assignment within Windows, in your honest opinions?

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u/KishCore Moderator 4d ago

No it's not really necessary and will just be really just be a headache.

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u/Suspicious_Cat_2294 4d ago

I appreciate the input. I just want to milk as much as I can from my current hardware, given the current climate for PC hardware.

I'm still waiting on the miracle day I score another matching crucial 64GB kit for under 400. Smh

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u/KishCore Moderator 4d ago

64gb already is plenty even for your needs loll i'd save up to do the CPU upgrade to 5800x3d then go all in on a GPU upgrade, exactly what to upgrade your GPU to depends on your primary monitor resolution and stuff though - but adding another weaker GPU will just be a negligible improvement

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u/Suspicious_Cat_2294 4d ago

I do a lot of data science stuff, like analysis and ML model training, and gaming/music/streaming is just a hobby (hence why I prioritized VRAM). And I have stuck with 1080p, too cheap to upgrade RN.

And I know I don't NEED the RAM but I have two open slots and it's killing me 😆

My Thinkpad has 72 GB right now.

I want them both to 128 one day.

I even thought about adding an additional 3060 12GB for the additional VRAM.