BobP52 Loc: Dover, DE

Just build new PC (Ryzen 5 5600X, 1TB m.2 SSD, 32GB DDR4) and need to upgrade old graphics card. Presently using 1080 monitor, but will upgrade to 1440 later.

Graphics card pricing is nutty right now, so I'm hopeful that this will delivery very good performance. I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's firsthand experience on this graphics card for Photoshop.

Thanks in advance for your help.

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

I have that configuration and my graphics card is the Radeon RT 6700 XT.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

I just found a good source of information at https://fixthephoto (dot) com/best-graphics-card-for-photo-editing.html, which shows information about 2022 GPU cards they feel are best for photo processing. (Put the link in the proper form! - I had to show it this way in order for it to be included.)

A few months ago I upgraded my desktop, and changed from an older, low level GPU to the card I determined - after much research - to be by far the best for my requirements. Cost was a major factor for me, but I also needed a card which would give me good speed in running the latest ON1 software - which the old card would not do. I do not use Lightroom/Photoshop, but believe it is not as demanding for handling the newest AI components as ON1. I selected the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (w/4GB RAM), which has proven to work extremely well in all regards. Performance characteristics in reported comparison testing are in the high middle area, and cost in the lower middle area, so it met my requirements quite nicely. NVIDIA GPUs are considered to be the best for photo processing, though I do notice their most recent products are strongly game oriented in their advertising.

I hope this information will be helpful, and you enjoy your new system!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

My card is the 3060TI on a system similar to yours and it handles the load in Photoshop quite well. Very pleased with the card.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I have found this site very useful when picking a graphics/GPU card out of the myriad of offerings available today: https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

In the end, regardless of the card manufacturer, they’re almost all using NVIDIA or AMD GPUs. I’d suggest getting 8GB minimum to “future proof” your build. Personally, I’ve been pleased with EVGA products (NVIDIA GPUs), but as you’re finding out, graphics card prices are crazy, driven by gamers and bit coin miners. You’ll likely spend more for the graphics card than the CPU. BTW, pay attention to the power requirements and make sure your power supply (and case cooling) is adequate, since the graphics card is likely to use as much or more power and produce even more heat than the CPU. The money you spend on a fast GPU will pay you back in drastically reduced processing time when using sophisticated Image processing algorithms.

speedmaster Loc: Kendall, FL

Depending on what you will do and how long you intend to do it the rule of thumb is the same as when you buy a laptop... the best card is the best one you can buy with your budget. Software has been evolving very fast and each day new functionality that draws more resources are available and if you chose to go cheap you will be needing to change for a new GPU and having to sell the old one for pennies (unless a new shortage happens in which case the price of the new card will also be inflated).

If you plan to edit a lot for a long time go for a RTX3080. There are models with 10Gb and 12Gb. For just editing pictures and movies you will be ok with a 10Gb version but if you can afford a 12Gb will give you more layway until a new one is needed. Just keep an eye on your power supply as the RTX 3080 will require around a 850W PS. If you cant afford the 3080, try the 3070 price and then the 3060. You won't be wrong with any of them but will be longer before you need a new one going with the most powerful ones.

By the way prices are, now, pretty close to what they were before the shortage. Even B&H have some good offers.

Cheers

Speed

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

I have basically the same configuration and a RTX2070super. It works great.

BobP52 Loc: Dover, DE

So many great suggestions from all that replied - better than I had expected. Looks like it will be at least the 3060 TI, or better.

The graphic boards pricing is still cringe-worthy - the new 3060TI cost is greater than the CPU, the ASUS TUF X-570 MB, & 1 TB M.2 drive combined!

As the display connectors will force the purchase of a new monitor, I'll learn the added lightroom features and work on my skill set, then do the hardware upgrades in a few months... and maybe the market demand will be a bit less then.

Again, many thanks for everyone's insights!

speedmaster Loc: Kendall, FL

If you don't need to go over 1440P you can use adapters for your monitor connection. 4K is a little more tricky since it will depend on your HDMI version and cable. Display Port (DP) is the best way to go for 4K but a carefully chosen HDMI is pretty capable depending on your motherboard.

And for basic and eventual editing even an RTX1660 will do but as I said you will be vulnerable to future software needs very shortly... the best card is the best you can pay for... same as a laptop. The rest of your configuration is fine.

Cheers

Speed

BobP52 Loc: Dover, DE

Speed,
I didnt know that adapters were an option, so thanks for that added info!

speedmaster Loc: Kendall, FL

some samples for you, there are many... not sure what you need but if you need help send me a picture of the back of your motherboard and the monitor you have and I can try to find the correct adapter.
Cheers
Speed

Links são da Amazon USA mas esses adaptadores podem ser encontrados com facilidade no Brasil

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=vga+to+hdmi+adapters&i=electronics&gclid=CjwKCAjwkYGVBhArEiwA4sZLuNx_DYnvT1jZ_RGPL68EFs3UUXaerfsKnQ5G8IijLbP3sobHKxTYmRoCXX4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=177315845732&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9052029&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=863323162764452616&hvtargid=kwd-5067639078&hydadcr=18911_9698412&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1rgite3a7v_e

https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-2-Pack-Gold-Plated-Adapter-Converter/dp/B01FM52438/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VY9DA97BIHDQ&keywords=hdmi+to+dpi+adapter&qid=1654707600&s=electronics&sprefix=hdmi+to+dpi+adapter%2Celectronics%2C85&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Plated-Compatible-Computer-Projector-Raspberry/dp/B07ZF8WFZN/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=G1P8EV2RUAMO&keywords=hdmi+to+vga&qid=1654707736&s=electronics&sprefix=hdmi+to+vga%2Celectronics%2C91&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A22IT5YXEXLEXM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExS0hCSkpTMk5UMEcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM5MTQ1VlFXMk9FRlFRMk5FJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MTEwOTcyNVFHQzRIMjg0WFBSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==aaaaaaaaaa

DaveJ Loc: NE Missouri

I have that exact card on my Dell I bought 6 months ago or so. It is fine on Photoshop and Lightroom. I also use it in Topaz DeNoise and Sharpen. PS and LR are faster than me. The Topaz products I do have to wait for rendering sometimes, but nothing like on my old computer. I am happy with it.

BobP52 Loc: Dover, DE

Dave J.
Just wanted to thank you for your response. I'm hoping that the demand for video cards per this economy will slow sales and bring pricing to more reasonable level. I'll sit tight for a few months, while I become more proficient with LR.
Be Happy!

speedmaster Loc: Kendall, FL

They are quite close as they were before the pandemic. With a little effort you can get a good deal already as we should be around 5 or 10% of the normal prices pending on the supplier. As inflation rises and things are getting more complicated I would not wait anymore as prices may go up again in the near future. Happy editing !

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I dunno. The 3060 TI was initially introduced at $399. I see it anywhere from $529-$599 on Amazon and other dealers. Have you found it for substantially less?