Checking if purchasing an i7 8700K for 300€ makes sense used.
Checking if purchasing an i7 8700K for 300€ makes sense used.
The gap between PCIE3 and 4 at 10 fps max is noticeable, and he likely won’t upgrade to a low-end card. The decision depends on his budget. If he secures a solid price for his CPU and motherboard, selling the old one could fund upgrades like an I5 12400+B660. He may still need a new RAM, but DDR4 3600MHz CL18 is affordable right now.
It's important to consider whether you purchase a card designed for x8 or x4 buses, as this trend is becoming more common in mid and lower-end GPUs. This choice often aligns with the buyer's budget preferences. Currently, you can't assume identical performance across different PCIe versions—even if high-speed cards like 3070+ work well on PCIe 4 systems, results may vary on PCIe 3 platforms. Given my own fast PCIe 3 CPU, I'm curious whether moving from a 3080 could be limited by PCIe 3 rather than just the CPU itself. Likely, I won't upgrade my GPU alone when the next generation arrives.