Time for an Upgrade: Should I Upgrade Just My GPU or the Whole System?
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GamingGuru99
I've recently started gaming more, but my NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is starting to struggle. I find myself having to set most games to the lowest settings and I still can't hit a steady 60fps. I'm playing games like Elden Ring, Tekken 8, and God of War Ragnarok, and I don't need 4k—1440p is fine for me. My budget is between $700 and $1200, and I'm wondering if upgrading just my GPU would be enough to handle current and upcoming games at high settings, or if I should consider upgrading other parts of my PC as well. All my components were bought in 2016, and here's my current setup: Intel i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz and the GTX 1070 (8 GB). Any recommendations on which GPU to get?
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The GTX 1070 is still decent, especially at 1080p, but it’s really starting to show its age at 1440p. You might want to consider a full system upgrade for better performance—especially if you're playing newer titles. It could save you money in the long run if you're looking to get better specs overall.
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TechTitan42: Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I'm definitely leaning towards a more complete rebuild.