I've got a pretty decent setup with an Intel i7 8700k processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1060 6 GB graphics card. I've been able to play most games, but I can't max out the settings. Recently, I struggled with the Oblivion remaster, which looked terrible even on low settings. I'm thinking of upgrading my graphics card and wanted to know if just getting something like a 3060 12 GB would be enough to improve my experience. Any advice?
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I had a minor CPU bottleneck with an 8700k and a 3080, but you'll be fine with a 3060. Although the CPU isn't top-of-the-line anymore, it should pair well with a faster GPU than your current one.
You might want to consider an AMD 6650XT or 6600XT. They could be cheaper and might actually offer more performance compared to the 3060, especially closer to a 3060 Ti.
Upgrading to a 3060 should make you quite happy! Your current CPU can handle it pretty well, and you’ll definitely notice a performance boost.
It's wild to think how old the 8700 is! It still performs pretty well for an 8-year-old CPU.