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Probably stupid question but want advice (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by Jaeger86@lemmy.world to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world

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I've got a 2060 gpu in my desktop and I want to upgrade to atleast a 3060. I've been using pc partpicker to check compatibility. Is there anything else I need to check before I buy a new card? Like I've got a Asus B560-plus motherboard and it seems that the 3060 card is compatible. Anybody got advice on any other sites or software to check so I don't fuck it up? I've replaced most things on my pc except gpu and motherboard.

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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Worth checking bottleneck calculators whenever doing upgrade of CPU or GPU. Apart from that, nothing huge going on. Maybe confirming your PSU has the required wattage and plugs too if it's a significant GPU upgrade.

Also I tend to skip a Gen or two. Bang for buck, I imagine not seeing much difference in a 20xx to 30xx and would just keep saving to 40xx.