should I upgrade motherboard and CPU with GPU?

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QuackeyDuck

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I currently have a Intel Core i5 2550K CPU and an ASUS p8z77-V LX mobo. I am planning on buying a MSI GTX 1080, should I look at upgrading my mobo and CPU as well or can I use the components just fine?
 
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Each cards work better with a certain resolution, check this thread (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3137706/1080-strix-underperforming.html) which i mentioned what is going on.

Short answer: GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 is the best choice if you don't have in mind playing at 1080p or , why not, in the future play @ 1440p.
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QuackeyDuck

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No, I dont plan to OC or play at high freq, I just want smooth 1080 across majority of my games. I also dont really want to spend a lot on this computer seeing as I paid 800 for it from my cousin.

 
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is it really that much overkill? I mean I know its badass but I just figured it would be the better option
 
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Each cards work better with a certain resolution, check this thread (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3137706/1080-strix-underperforming.html) which i mentioned what is going on.

Short answer: GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 is the best choice if you don't have in mind playing at 1080p or , why not, in the future play @ 1440p.
 
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youre right, one the 1070 is much cheaper, still is a darn good card and seeing as I am not trying to push to the limits no need to go above and beyond. Now will my current CPU, MOBO and RAM work fine with it?

 
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