I'm new to PC building and need some advice on upgrading my system, which was built for me a while back. My main goal is to improve gaming performance and streaming to my VR headset using Sunshine/Moonlight, ideally achieving around 120 FPS with low latency. I think the graphics card is the key component to upgrade first, but I'm aware that modern GPUs might require other parts, like the motherboard, to be upgraded as well. I currently have 32GB of RAM, which I hope is enough, and I'm trying to figure out what upgrades are necessary since I can't even identify my current motherboard from the specs. Here's my setup:
- Processor: Intel Core i7-5820K @ 3.30GHz
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: 1.82TB HDD and 233GB SSD
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB)
- OS: Windows 10, but willing to upgrade to 11 if necessary.
Also, my budget is around $1,000 unless there's a compelling reason to spend more. Thanks in advance for any insights!
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Honestly, your CPU is quite outdated and might be bottlenecking your current GPU. Upgrading just the graphics card might not give you the performance boost you're looking for. I recommend considering a full system upgrade instead of just the GPU. If you're serious about gaming and 3D rendering in Blender, look for a combo that includes a newer CPU and GPU. Aim for something like an AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel i7 paired with a strong NVIDIA 30-series card. It'll make a big difference!
Got it! Thanks for the heads up. Do you have any specific recommendations for a CPU/GPU combo that would work well together?