Can the I7 3770k handle any high end GPU?

[Randy Marsh]

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[Sapph]

Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Publicado originalmente por Infinity Josh:

RYZEN 2700 or Intel 8700

What about GTX 1080 non Ti?

Ryzen 5 2600/2600X or i5 8600K.

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Publicado originalmente por Infinity Josh:

RYZEN 2700 or Intel 8700

What about GTX 1080 non Ti?

Keep your current i7 3770 and get the GTX1070ti / 1080.


You're making it harder than it has to be and the others are helping you get there.

Wait for next gen cpus if you get sold on that you "HAVE" to upgrade the cpu but I just don't see where you "have" to.

Ps, Ryzen 7nm parts are do spring of 2019 and 2020, also 2020 DDR5 should be surfacing, so you really would be better off waiting a bit longer and your i7 3770k cpu is still capable.

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

I mean, I do have the motherboard, not the CPU it’s self, i7 3770k but should I even bother to get it?

What board and CPU do you have now?

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

It’s from the Lenovo H520S, thinking about using its motherboard, case and upgrade other stuff for it.

Is it this board? http://www.ourtech.co.uk/shop/lenovoide-1487613488-8572.jpg

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

I believe so.

Yeah uh... you don't want to put a 3770K in that, even if it supports it. Most likely the bios won't even allow overclocking at all, and even if it did... with no heatsink on the VRM section you'll just burn out / fry the board overclocking on it. In my opinion that whole idea would be a waste of money. It'll work, yes.. but you won't have a very good time of it. 3770K's are still $200 used today and you can't buy one new anymore.

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Are there any motherboards that will fit the case? I’m thinking about getting a mini GPU. Such as a mini GTX 1080.

Do you mean the original Lenovo case? Because I'm comparing that motherboard to a "normal" motherboard and it looks like the mount holes might line up, not sure if Lenovo followed ATX standards or not.

[Arya]

Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Are there any motherboards that will fit the case? I’m thinking about getting a mini GPU. Such as a mini GTX 1080.

Airflow is critical in a build like this, you're going to need a new case. Preferably an ATX Full-Tower. And a more powerful CPU cooler as well, as always I'd recommend the BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro-4.

Mini GPUs are a bad idea at the best of times, for a 1080 they're a terrible idea. Nvidia Pascal GPUs are very sensitive to temperature, the colder they are the better they run. Minis struggle to stay cold, and also struggle to deal with poor case ventilation. They won't perform anywhere near as well as a full-sized card with a heavyweight cooler fitted. Like an Asus Strix.

[mikel3113]

Saw this to pass along to you. EVGA 1080 SC for $489.

I have a 3770k with a EVGA 980 SC and the only thing it clamps down on is in all of the Total War series games, which thankfully looks good at lower frames, but is a cpu bound game. All other games I play it's the gpu that is limiting. I used to clock it to 4.2-4.5, but after a while just put it back to stock because it wasn't usually the issue and I didn't want to keep it oc'd if I didn't have to.

You know Nvidia is releasing new cards in a week right? Not saying you'll want one, but maybe worth the wait to see if theres a next gen "1060" level card that you would want. It will drop the prices of 1080's though too.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257990-REG/evga_08g_p4_6183_kr_geforce_gtx_1080_sc.html

[Arya]

Publicado originalmente por mikel3113:

Saw this to pass along to you. EVGA 1080 SC for $489.

I have a 3770k with a EVGA 980 SC and the only thing it clamps down on is in all of the Total War series games, which thankfully looks good at lower frames, but is a cpu bound game. All other games I play it's the gpu that is limiting. I used to clock it to 4.2-4.5, but after a while just put it back to stock because it wasn't usually the issue and I didn't want to keep it oc'd if I didn't have to.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257990-REG/evga_08g_p4_6183_kr_geforce_gtx_1080_sc.html

Great find! that's an amazing deal for a 1080

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If you're going for 1080's ... That's not even remotely a good deal.

They're $449.99 over at newegg: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487246

[Arya]

Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Start from scratch, build a better cooling PC and Wait for the new GTX Series.

But what CPU and Motherboard should I Pair with the newest GTX Series, if it’s coming out soon?

What's your total budget?

[hawkeye]

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Publicado originalmente por Wolfey:

What's your total budget?

$1500.

Given that new intel cpus and nvidia gpus are due for release soon, it's the wrong time to buy a new pc.

However -

The correct way to spec a pc build is start with the monitor specs and work backwards.
It is also necessary to take into account the type of game that you want to play as AAA rpg's benefit from better gpus.

For example, if your monitor is 1080p 60Hz and your current cpu is capable of producing 60fps in games but your gpu isn't, there is little point upgrading both the cpu and gpu. All that you need is a gpu upgrade.

The 3770K is still a good cpu. It can use a 1080ti at 100%. (It won't on everything.) I used to play WItcher 3 at 4K DSR resolution on a 1080p 120Hz monitor with an i7-2600. Fps was 85. Gpu usage was 95%. Cpu usage was 56%.

I also play modded Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 4. For these the best graphics mods require a high end gpu, even for a 60fps game at 1080p. Kingdom Come Deliverance is similar.

So when the time to buy comes the strategy should be to buy the best gpu paired with a cpu that can drive it at 100%, with the combo coming in within your budget.

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Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

Publicado originalmente por Wolfey:

What's your total budget?

$1500.

That's plenty to start over with since you really don't have anything yet.

The ryzen 2600x is appealing with the XFR2 there's really no need to overclock or i5 8400 on intel side for budget cpu.

[Teiryn]

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That's plenty to start over with since you really don't have anything yet.

The ryzen 2600x is appealing with the XFR2 there's really no need to overclock or i5 8400 on intel side for budget cpu.

What CPU should I get for the New GTX Series coming out this soon?

No one here knows how fast those cards will be, so would have to wait to get a more precise answer.

[Sapph]

Publicado originalmente por LIGMA:

What CPU should I get for the New GTX Series coming out this soon?

You would have to wait about a month AT THE LEAST to know an answer to that.