I'm looking to upgrade my PC and currently, I have a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti paired with an Intel i5-8400 and 32 GB of DDR4 RAM on an H370 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI-CF motherboard. My budget is around 1000 CAD (800 USD). I've been researching new GPUs, but I'm worried about compatibility since my setup is getting a bit older. What should I know about upgrading my GPU in a way that's affordable and can still run new games fairly well?
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Check out the PCPartPicker list I found! You can get an AMD Ryzen 7 5700, an MSI MPG B550 motherboard, and an ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT for around 926 CAD. That should fit your budget and give you a solid upgrade without overextending costs.
Your current GTX 1080 Ti is performing similarly to modern mid-range cards. Spending on a new GPU might not yield a significant upgrade. Instead, consider a CPU and motherboard combo first. Memory Express has some great bundle deals that could provide a major boost in performance for your setup, allowing you to upgrade your GPU later on without compatibility issues.
Upgrading just the GPU might not be the best option here, especially with the i5-8400 bottlenecking newer graphics cards. You might want to consider upgrading both your CPU and motherboard to really unlock the potential of a new GPU. By doing so, you can get a setup that won't limit your performance.
Totally agree! If you're going to spend on a new card, it's wise to invest in the whole system to get the most bang for your buck.
Good catch! Just keep in mind to double-check the specs on the 5700; some variants have reduced cache.