Been thinking about upgrading some components to get ready for some of the newer games.
This is my current setup:
cpu: i5 2500k (OC'd to 4.2GHz)
cooler: Corsair H80i
mobo: ASROCK Z68 Pro3
RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600
GPU: EVGA GTX 770 FTW 4GB
PSU:ANTEC EA-650 (650W)
Storage: Samsung 840 120GB for OS & 2 1TB HDD's for mass storage
Monitor 1: ASUS VG248QE running ToastyX
Monitor 2: Samsung 22"
Would like to upgrade the GPU to either a 1070 or 1080, but I'm a bit worried that my motherboard will hold it back since the PCI slot is only 2.0.
I will be upgrading the Samsung to a 1440 screen next year, but don't forsee the need for 4k.
Mostly play FPS games like BF4, which runs great at nearly max settings and a solid 110-120fps, but have trouble with games like The Division.
I'd like to be able to play current and upcoming games (BF1) at high-ultra settings and still get at least 60fps.
I'm thinking that the 1070 and 1080 won't even break a sweat running at 1080P, but might start to slow down at 1440. I don't do any video editing, etc.
Budget is about $700-900.
Should I:
1. Upgrade to a 1080 this year and keep the cpu/mobo for 1-2 years and then go Kaby Lake?
or
2. Upgrade to Skylake cpu/mobo combo, and budget GPU?
Thanks!
This is my current setup:
cpu: i5 2500k (OC'd to 4.2GHz)
cooler: Corsair H80i
mobo: ASROCK Z68 Pro3
RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600
GPU: EVGA GTX 770 FTW 4GB
PSU:ANTEC EA-650 (650W)
Storage: Samsung 840 120GB for OS & 2 1TB HDD's for mass storage
Monitor 1: ASUS VG248QE running ToastyX
Monitor 2: Samsung 22"
Would like to upgrade the GPU to either a 1070 or 1080, but I'm a bit worried that my motherboard will hold it back since the PCI slot is only 2.0.
I will be upgrading the Samsung to a 1440 screen next year, but don't forsee the need for 4k.
Mostly play FPS games like BF4, which runs great at nearly max settings and a solid 110-120fps, but have trouble with games like The Division.
I'd like to be able to play current and upcoming games (BF1) at high-ultra settings and still get at least 60fps.
I'm thinking that the 1070 and 1080 won't even break a sweat running at 1080P, but might start to slow down at 1440. I don't do any video editing, etc.
Budget is about $700-900.
Should I:
1. Upgrade to a 1080 this year and keep the cpu/mobo for 1-2 years and then go Kaby Lake?
or
2. Upgrade to Skylake cpu/mobo combo, and budget GPU?
Thanks!