Check your CPU, RAM, and motherboard compatibility for the GTX1080.
Check your CPU, RAM, and motherboard compatibility for the GTX1080.
Last year I upgraded my GTX 760 to a 1080, but my CPU remains an I5 4690, creating a significant performance gap. I’m considering a CPU upgrade along with a new motherboard and RAM. What processors and memory would work best with my graphics card? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Oof. Tight. Probably the 4790k is the quickest CPU you can fit in your case, and I thought they were around $200 used. For it to matter, you’d need to push it overclocked, but it wouldn’t be worth much more. The extra threads could extend your lifespan. A solid Ryzen setup is definitely doable. If you’re focusing on the basics—CPU, motherboard, RAM—you can achieve a great performance without breaking the bank. It looks like PCPartPicker supports Australian dollars, so this fits. You still have room to add more gear if you wish. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/HpMww6)
The 3700x seems too strong. Many believe 3600 is more common now, or even 2600.
I’d receive the top option available. It should fit well in a strong CPU and reliable board. I’ve been running a 4790k with a 1080 for a while now. That setup often caused problems. When the latest model was released, I switched to an 8700k. It performs at about 90% across all cores yet delivers full potential from the card.