Hey everyone! I mainly play games on my PS5, but I'm thinking about making the switch back to PC gaming. My current setup really needs an upgrade, but I'm not sure where to start or if my components will be compatible with each other. Here are my current specs:
- **Processor**: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (16 CPUs) at ~3.7GHz
- **Memory**: 16GB RAM
- **Graphics Card**: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
- **Display Memory**: 16GB
- **Dedicated Memory**: 8GB
- **Shared Memory**: 8GB
- **Motherboard**: x470 Gaming Plus
I'm considering upgrading to an RTX 3070, but I've heard that I might need to upgrade my CPU first, and there's a chance I'd have to get a new motherboard too. Not sure what's the best route to take. My budget is around $500, but I might be flexible based on your suggestions. I typically play on a 4K TV with my PS5, but my PC monitor is just 1080p right now, so I might look into a 2K monitor later. What should I prioritize, a CPU or GPU, and what specific models would you recommend? Thanks for the help!
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If you're looking for major performance improvements, upgrading the GPU will give you a huge boost—like a 150% increase compared to just a 10% boost from the CPU. If you're set on upgrading the GPU, consider your power supply as well—sometimes that's as important as the components you're replacing.
Thanks for that! What GPU do you think would be the best option? I’d prefer Nvidia, and I've been eyeing the 3070, but I’m open to suggestions if there's something better!