Compatible GPU with current build

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kiwis

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#319764 30-May-2025 16:05

I've heard really good things about the RX9070 XT GPU. My "gaming" is MSFS and keen to maybe explore upgrading from my 2060 Super.

How can I tell if it's compatible with the rest of my system? I have a AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU and B550 Plus WIFI II AM4 Motherboard.

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cddt

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#3379281 30-May-2025 16:54

Main thing is power supply (total wattage and available connectors). And of course, physical size and whether it will fit in your case.

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kiwis

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#3379290 30-May-2025 17:59

I've got a NZXT C Series V2 850W Power Supply 80 Plus Gold - Fully Modular so should be ample.

Will it work with my motherboard though?

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#3379315 30-May-2025 21:00

Depends on screen resolution as well, higher screen res, more powerful card to keep detail up etc.

I have 5800X3D as well, but only a 1650S video card. It plays most stuff OK at 3440x1440 but ideally I need something like a B580 to run newer stuff at reasonable rates.

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irpegg

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#3379318 30-May-2025 21:39

I same CPU on x570 and have gone from 5700xt -> 9070XT.

Aslong as your case has the space and slots available, it is totally fine to run on a pcie 4.0. Just ensure you have 850W and check if you have enough 8pins

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#3379329 30-May-2025 23:53

If it fits in your case it will be. With 16GB of RAM the speed of the PCIe bus is somewhat less important as it can store more data on the GPU. There are a few reviews looking at the impact of PCIe version on graphics card performance and generally there are only small performance reductions going from 5>4>3, assuming the card has enough VRAM for the game, with an 8GB card or a 8x rather than a 16x card that can be more problematic but not an issue for the 9070xt.