I'm considering a setup for light gaming and some older titles. Here are the specs I'm looking at: Windows 11 with an Intel i7-9700k overclocked to 4.6GHz, an Asus Z390-F Gaming motherboard, a GeForce 980 Ti 6GB Limited Edition GPU, a 1TB NVMe SSD, 16GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and a Corsair 950W Gold PSU. It also comes with a Ducky X Miya Gaming Keyboard with MX Cherry switches and a Logitech G703 wireless mouse. I can get around 350fps in WoW, 250-300fps in Valorant, and 200-300fps in CS2, but newer titles run at 120-60fps. The monitors include a 27" 180Hz main display and a 24" 144Hz side monitor. Is this a good deal?
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Good for a price check, but remember, the GPU is the weak link here. If you replace it with something more modern like a 3060, then yes, it could work well. But as it stands, it's definitely showing its age.
Totally! Just a GPU swap would make a big difference.
Honestly, it depends on the price. If it’s cheap enough, the specs could still work for casual play, but the GPU really is a bit dated. What are they asking for it?
They're offering it for $600.
I’d say a hard pass on that setup. The GTX 980 Ti is pretty outdated now and won't hold up well for newer games. You might need a GPU upgrade sooner than you think if you want to keep up with current titles.
It was decent a few years ago but it's not up to par with today's standards. I’d keep looking unless you’re getting this super cheap. I’m seeing mixed reviews on this setup too.
Yeah, I'm exploring other offers since I’m not sold on this one.
So if I switch the GPU to a 3060, it could be a solid setup?