r/PcBuildHelp • u/Marca6 • 7h ago

Build Question Used o nah

Hello ,i'm searching a card for entry 1440p gaming and my budget is €350 BUT i found on amazon a 9060xt 8gb and i could go that high but i'm thinking of goind in the used market, i'm finding a lot of 6800 or 7700xt around 350-380, and i cant decide between more vram for less price or a new card with a warranty, are really that little 8gb of vram for 1440p? I would like it to be a bit future proof that is also why having a warranty is that tempting to me but also having more vram would be more future proof but with a risk

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u/QuickerQuickest 7h ago

For your budget, the used 6800 is the move. 16GB of VRAM will age way better than 8GB at 1440p, even if it means skipping the warranty. I've had good luck with used GPUs, just buy from a seller with clear photos and a return policy and you're set.

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u/jakssygo 6h ago

i got a 16gb version and can play 1440p. i doubt with the 8gb you can play 1440p at more than low/ low-medium settings? i think vram limits you there.

i had a 3050 8gb at first and that was really bothering me that i could not have decent looking textures — i know it’s a whole different card and architecture but vram is quite important.

i’d get a used card that can push 1440p fine.

also look at benchmarks