I'm looking to upgrade my GPU because the ones I'm currently using are heating up to over 80°C during gameplay on mid to high graphics settings. I've already replaced the thermal paste and pads on my GPU, but it hasn't helped with cooling. I can't afford a new build or upgrade my CPU or motherboard, so my only option is to upgrade the GPU and PSU. Here's my current setup: CPU - Intel Core i9-9900k; Motherboard - Aorus Z390 Pro-Wifi; Cooling - Deepcool Castle 240 RGB; Storage - WD_BLACK SN850X-1tb plus a WD Blue HDD 4tb; RAM - DDR4 Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32gb; GPU - Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super 8GB; PSU - EVGA 650W GOLD 80+; Case - Aorus AC300W Lite. I want to know which GPU recommendations you have. Also, can I use a 5070 Ti on my motherboard without bottlenecking?
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Honestly, the 5070 Ti isn't the best choice right now. For the price, you could look into getting a new CPU and motherboard while reusing your RAM and GPU. If you're gaming at 1080p, that might be a better direction for you.
Have you checked your case airflow? I think your AIO cooler might be blowing hot air onto your GPU. If possible, you could set the AIO as an exhaust which might help cool your GPU better. Also, installing extra exhaust fans could help push heat out faster. You might even consider a push/pull setup for more consistent airflow with your current GPU.
That's actually something I'm planning! My current case doesn't allow me to position the AIO at the top for exhaust, so it's set to the front. It's not ideal with the airflow. I’m thinking about switching to a Corsair 4000D or 5000D case.
You should be fine putting a 5070 Ti on your motherboard, but I’d suggest considering a 750W PSU for that setup. It will handle the load better without bottlenecks, just a slight performance hit maybe depending on the game.
Thanks for the tip! Do you have a specific brand you recommend for the GPU? Like Zotac, Gigabyte, or Asus?
I mainly play at 2k resolution though.