I'm pretty new to all this, so bear with me. I've got an Intel i7-7700, a Gigabyte H110M-S2H-CF motherboard, and I'm currently using a GTX 1060 6GB. My power supply is an Aerocool Integrator 500W, and I have 16GB of DDR4-2133MHz RAM. The main reason I want to upgrade is to play new AAA games at 1080p, but my experience with the current setup has been rough—I could only manage low to medium settings in Expedition 33, and I can't even run FF7 Rebirth. My friend, who isn't much of an expert either, mentioned all sorts of potential issues like compatibility with other parts, power supply wattage, and possibly needing a new motherboard as well. I initially thought of only upgrading to the RX 9060 XT, but I'm not sure if that's enough or if I should consider a more comprehensive upgrade instead.
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You might want to look for a used RTX 2080 or 3070 to see if that boosts your performance. If it works out, awesome! If not, you can always resell it and think about a full upgrade later. Just keep in mind, your i7-7700 is getting a bit long in the tooth, which could limit your results. Testing is really the best way to find out!
What would be a good CPU to pair with the 9060 XT or any modern GPU? I'm a bit hesitant about buying second-hand parts, but I want something that will last.