I want to upgrade my prebuild pc, but dont know know

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I have an acer aspire gx-785 and I want to upgrade my graphics card from 1060 to 1080ti, i found that the the PSU needed a upgrade too, other than that, are my good?
specs: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/ID/content/model/DT.B83SN.001

from http://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-GX-785/52498#Build it didnt say that 1080ti is compatible with this pc, so I am kind of worried. is that site always accurate? not sure if 1080ti didnt show up just because the power supply is to weak, or the motherboard is not compatible, I am confused.
 
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Medium-high, 1060 was never intended to run max settings - also depends on the model: 3gb for 1080p, 60hz and 6gb for high refresh, but not the highest possible settings.
You're still going to get those dips at that resolution even with a 1080ti. Max possible fps is determined by the gpu, avg is by cpu.
If you want to reduce those dips, then get an even stronger cpu... getting the 1080ti will not help with those drops on your current monitor - it could make them worse.
That's why I'm saying to get all three(gpu/monitor/psu) at once.
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Prebuilts can come with different hardware configurations. Please tell us the CPU and RAM you have? Also, your monitors resolution and refresh rate?

Do you know what PSU you plan to purchase? It's pretty important to get a good quality unit. https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/9q4NnQ,dMM323,qZKhP6,WrNypg/
 
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If you are at all mechanically inclined, if you have the parts in hand it should be rather obvious. Taking out a PSU can be a little time consuming but it's all really straight forward. Swapping a GPU is turning a screw or two (maybe) pressing a tab, and pulling. Super easy.

Few other things to consider. Make sure the card and PSU you are considering will FIT where you want them. Make sure it won't bother cooler height or be in the same spot as other items. Make sure the new GPU has the correct type and number of plugs you need for your current equipment as well as the new card.

GL
 
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right now, I am gaming at 1080p at 144hz I will stich to 1440p or 4k someday, that's why I need the 1080ti
cpu is intel Cor i7-7700 3.6 GHz; Quad-core
 
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well, 1060 isnt enough for 1080p gaming at max setting anymore, i need games to run at least over 90 frames. some games even dip below 60, thats why I need a gpu upgrade. why 1080 then? when I do finally decide that 1080p isnt enough any more, I wouldnt have to run out and spend more money to buy another graphics card.
 
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Medium-high, 1060 was never intended to run max settings - also depends on the model: 3gb for 1080p, 60hz and 6gb for high refresh, but not the highest possible settings.
You're still going to get those dips at that resolution even with a 1080ti. Max possible fps is determined by the gpu, avg is by cpu.
If you want to reduce those dips, then get an even stronger cpu... getting the 1080ti will not help with those drops on your current monitor - it could make them worse.
That's why I'm saying to get all three(gpu/monitor/psu) at once.
 
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