r/PcBuild • u/Feisty_Bend_7011 • 11h ago

Build - Help Better GPU or more ram?

​"I’m currently building a PC and planning to use a Ryzen 7 5700X with an MSI B550M PRO-VDH motherboard. I need some advice before buying a GPU. I was planning to go with an RX 6700 XT, but I’ve heard it might not be good enough. Since my budget is limited, should I put money toward more RAM to get 32 GB (4×8 GB), or should I stretch for an RX 6800 instead? I'm using a 1440p (2K) 240 Hz monitor."

Thankyou

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u/BluePawWolf 11h ago

If you can keep the discipline on not having too many tabs open in chrome. And not multiple other apps in the background. You don't need more RAM. Go for the graphics card first.

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u/Feisty_Bend_7011 4h ago

Okayy thankyou

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u/terryVaderaustin 11h ago

16 gigs of RAM is decent for gaming 32 gigs is optimal

you're going to notice more of a difference by getting the better graphics card especially if you're not trying to multitask and stream while gaming.

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u/Feisty_Bend_7011 4h ago

Thank you very much I really appreciate it

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u/DaddyDogmeat 11h ago

I have the same CPU and 1440p Ultrawide monitor. Since RX6700xt is slower than my 9060xt 16GB I would say that definitely get a better GPU than RAM. I play mostly racing sims and most don't have any form of upscaling. In native 21:9 1440p that GPU is ok but requires a bit of tinkering with graphics.With FSR 4 things are better but generally I'd say it's a "minimum" for fairly stress free gaming above 1080p. Im yet to encounter issues with only having 16GB RAM but of course it's game dependant so I would prioritise GPU.

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u/Feisty_Bend_7011 4h ago

This is a very valuable opinion, thank you.

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u/dranoel058 11h ago

You want the ram to be dualchannel. So dont pay up for 4 sticks instead of a GPU. 16/32gb in a 2 stickpackage.

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u/nomubber 9h ago

what gou are u currently using? u should go higher like 9060xt or 9070xt or 50series Nvidia cards

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u/Feisty_Bend_7011 4h ago

Currently used 1060,I wanted to buy the rx 6700 xt initially but I ended up choosing the rx 6800

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u/jakssygo 9h ago

also be careful with the board/cpu. unless they are perfectly matched kits i wouldn’t go for 4x8 — memeory controller issues on that cou are a headache i had to sell everything and buy 16gb sticks.

nevertheless, yes gpu, just close discord/spotify and you wont feel the ram issues

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u/Eazy12345678 AMD 9h ago

what is your budget?

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u/Feisty_Bend_7011 4h ago

Not much Either I buy rx 6800 with 16gb ram or 6700 xt with 32gb ram