Is the graphics card more important than everything else.

[starwars245p]

If i get a gtx 970 graphics card but i dont have the best components would it still speed up games and make a difference

 

[vapour]

Yes, but depends on what cpu you are going to get. Games need both CPU and GPU capabilities, some are more CPU intensive, some are more GPU intensive. If the game is already bottlenecked by CPU, even 1080 ti will not improve game fps

 

[starwars245p]

Yes, but depends on what cpu you are going to get. Games need both CPU and GPU capabilities, some are more CPU intensive, some are more GPU intensive. If the game is already bottlenecked by CPU, even 1080 ti will not improve game fps

I have a Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690K CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GH and 8gb of ram

 

[vapour]

should be good for 1080 normal games with med-high setting. should be able to handle a 1060

 

[maxalge]

Yes, but depends on what cpu you are going to get. Games need both CPU and GPU capabilities, some are more CPU intensive, some are more GPU intensive. If the game is already bottlenecked by CPU, even 1080 ti will not improve game fps

I have a Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690K CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GH and 8gb of ram

easily handle a 970, you can go higher on the gpu if your power supply is good enough

 

[n0ns3ns3]

exactly what said above.
i5-4690K is an excellent CPU that on the same clocks, in games, performs exactly as the 6600K or 7600K . you can always overclock it if the motherboard and cooling allow it.
your GPU choice more depends on the monitor and power supply.
1080p-1440p@60Hz monitor - GTX1070/Vega 56
higher resolution or/and refresh rate - go as wild as your budget allows it. for example, your CPU is totally fine for GTX 1080Ti + 4K monitor.

 

[starwars245p]

exactly what said above.
i5-4690K is an excellent CPU that on the same clocks, in games, performs exactly as the 6600K or 7600K . you can always overclock it if the motherboard and cooling allow it.
your GPU choice more depends on the monitor and power supply.
1080p-1440p@60Hz monitor - GTX1070/Vega 56
higher resolution or/and refresh rate - go as wild as your budget allows it. for example, your CPU is totally fine for GTX 1080Ti + 4K monitor.

That's the main problem im on a budget have a 1080p monitor

 

[n0ns3ns3]

what monitor and what GPU do you have right now ?

 

[starwars245p]

what monitor and what GPU do you have right now ?

I have ViewSonic VA2265 SERIES and gpu right now is a AMD Radeon r7 200 series which i cant find on the internet like at all, its a prebuilt desktop

 

[n0ns3ns3]

GPU-Z can tell you what GPU you have right now.
what OEM the computer comes from ?
can you take a picture of the PSU label with all the numbers and share it here ? the concern is that it might not be powerful enough for the GPU upgrade. The GPU model and a spec of PSU will tell if the upgrade is possible.
As a side note, GTX 970 sounds like a good match for this monitor if it comes for well under 200$ ( ~-25-30% or cheaper than new RX 480/580 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB)

 

[starwars245p]

GPU-Z can tell you what GPU you have right now.
what OEM the computer comes from ?
can you take a picture of the PSU label with all the numbers and share it here ? the concern is that it might not be powerful enough for the GPU upgrade. The GPU model and a spec of PSU will tell if the upgrade is possible.
As a side note, GTX 970 sounds like a good match for this monitor if it comes for well under 200$ ( ~-25-30% or cheaper than new RX 480/580 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB)

well i used this https://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-gpu-z/ and clicked look up button next to the R7 200 series and found this https://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/308/radeon-hd-7770-ghz-edition

 

[n0ns3ns3]

that means that you should check the PSU as the GTX 970 requires more power.
so before buying, make sure your PSU have the required cables and can provide at least 25A (~300w) on 12V .

 

[starwars245p]

that means that you should check the PSU as the GTX 970 requires more power.
so before buying, make sure your PSU have the required cables and can provide at least 25A (~300w) on 12V .

Ive had other forums and decided on a gtx 1060 6gb?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

970 and 1060 perform about the same on 1080p. so the question is only in price and budget

 

[vapour]

that means that you should check the PSU as the GTX 970 requires more power.
so before buying, make sure your PSU have the required cables and can provide at least 25A (~300w) on 12V .

Ive had other forums and decided on a gtx 1060 6gb?

If you don't have 970 yet, get 1060 6gb instead