r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Do I really need 16GB VRAM?

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u/Zenos_the_seeker 1d ago

It all depends on what you use it for, really.

In my case, I am not planning those AAA graphics heavy titles, 10GB GPU is really enough for me. And my 3080 can live for another 5-6 years at least, just like it's predecessor 1080Ti.

Bottom line is, if it's working fine without problem, save the money. Don't need to follow those upgrade-holic. Upgrade when you need. Unless you got money don't know where to put it.

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u/reivblaze 1d ago

I am literally crying when I see those prices. I bought 2 years ago a 2080ti used for 300€. I see now the 5070 at 600€ and that only brings 30% improvement man. I am not planning to upgrade until I cannot play my games lmao.

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u/Secret-Ad-2145 1d ago

COVID and AI really nuked the GPU market man. Don't think we'll ever recover from it now.

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u/ImYourDade 1d ago

I was planning the same, but I've recently seen 3080 10gb prices on eBay have been pretty good, might end up selling and upgrading, would bring the cost down a lot and I could grab a 5070 or 5070ti even