Hey everyone, my trusty GTX 1080 has finally kicked the bucket after almost 7 years of daily use. It won't display anything anymore when I try to use DisplayPort on the GPU. I'm now on the hunt for a replacement that can keep up with my current setup for a bit longer before I do a complete overhaul. I'm considering getting a RTX 5070 for about $575. My goal is to extend my gaming rig for around another 5 years or so. I usually play esports shooters and single-player AAA adventure games, and I don't require ultra settings, as evidenced by my 8-year-old setup. I play on a 1440p, 144hz monitor.
Here's my current setup:
- CPU: i7 8700k 3.7GHz
- Motherboard: Z370 Aorus Gaming 5
- GPU: EVGA GTX 1080
- RAM: G.Skill 16GB DDR4 - 3200
From what I've read, I'm looking at either the 5070 for $575, the 5070ti for $800, or the 9070xt for $750. I'm concerned about potential bottlenecking with my CPU if I go for a more powerful GPU. Is it worth investing in a higher-end card for my situation? Also, I'm considering adding another 16GB of RAM since prices are quite reasonable now. Thanks for any advice!
4 Answers
If you're gaming at 1440p, I'd recommend going for the 9070. Avoid NVIDIA's cards with VRAM limitations – they tend to be less future-proof.
It really comes down to what games you're playing and at what settings. The 10 series is starting to fall behind for AAA games. If I were you, I'd wait and upgrade everything when you're ready – don’t want to waste the potential of whatever new GPU you buy if your other parts can’t keep up.
I made a similar jump, moving from a 1080ti to a 4070ti. Going to a 5070 should give you a significant performance boost – like, around 120% compared to your 1080. It's a great upgrade that can keep you gaming happily for a longer time, especially with newer titles coming out.
Yeah, but that 4070ti is super pricey at over $1100. The 5070 is around $550, and seems like a better value for what you need right now.
Why not grab a used 3070 or 3080? They can be way cheaper than the new cards you're looking at, and they're still a solid upgrade from the 1080. I went from a 1080 to a 3080 and I'm really happy with it – can run everything at ultra on my 3440x1440 monitor!
I haven't considered used cards yet. A used 3070 is going for about $300. Any good places to look for those?
My gaming includes Apex, Halo, and titles like Alan Wake 2 and Witcher at 1440p, mostly on low settings.