Is my current processor sufficient for gtx 1080?

Wilsonc415 · Dec 13, 2016

My current system is i5-6400
Asus H110M-D MOBO
8gb ddr4 kingston ram
650w PSU

Will this build have sufficient power to support the new gtx 1080?

bootcher · Dec 13, 2016

In theory, it would have enough power for it, though it seems a bit weird to run a budget setup with an high end card like the gtx 1080. What resolution are you playing at? And what is the brand of the PSU?

Isokolon · Dec 13, 2016

It depends on what you're aiming to do with it.

At 4k - no problem
At 2k - slight bottleneck some times but mostly okay
At 1080p - get a GTX1070/1060

Wilsonc415 · Dec 13, 2016

If I'm not mistaken its a cooler master PSU. I'm currently running on a 27" AOD 60hz screen.1440p. My current GPU gtx 550ti doesn't support the latest games anymore

Dunlop0078 · Dec 13, 2016

Depends on the game. Not sure why you went with the one of the lowest tier i5s to pair with a 1080, I would at least try to get a i5 6500 500mhz higher base clocks and a 300mhz higher boost clock. The 6400 is clocked quite low if you ask me.

Ecky · Dec 13, 2016

CPU and GPU load are largely independent of each other. Your i5 is capable of delivering the same framerates with a 750Ti as it is with a 1080. Only difference is, with the 750Ti, you'd need to run much lower graphical settings to hit those same framerates.

Wilsonc415 · Dec 13, 2016

I've made a mistake 2 month ago for changing into i5-6400. Back there I've no plan for changing a GPU. Now I'm struggling for most of the games

Isokolon · Dec 13, 2016

Well when you're running a 550TI you're certainly struggling at 1440p

A 1080 would help.
A 1070 would maybe be the wiser decision. Coming from a 550Ti it would still blow your mind.

As for the PSU - there are really good CoolerMaster PSUs and there are really bad ones.
Knowing the exact model would help.

Ecky · Dec 13, 2016

No modern i5 should "struggle" given the right video card, but there are a handful of games an i5 6400 will not maintain a perfect 60fps in, and it's not a great choice if you're looking for 120-144fps in recent titles.

A new GPU will help a lot. A 1080 might be overkill but it would still show benefits in some cases over slower cards like a 1070.

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