Do you share the same concern about not needing an upgrade despite older hardware?
Do you share the same concern about not needing an upgrade despite older hardware?
GPUs now outpace gaming needs. Even budget models can handle current titles at high frame rates. Older hardware, even from a few years ago, often manages modern games smoothly. I’ve noticed this trend over time—what once meant "ultra" is now just the standard setting. People still upgrade for minor gains, but the real issue lies elsewhere. Game developers seem to prioritize power over performance, focusing on optimization rather than quality. The situation feels like they’re chasing speed without delivering meaningful benefits.
Did you just request a low-end version of 1080ti? (This site isn’t the most accurate for comparisons, but it gives enough info for my question) https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nv...4127vs3918 1080ti used to be considered cutting-edge back then, yet it doesn’t automatically mean it’s low-end now...
True for 1080p, not above, and only the 4090 is powerful enough to get decent framerates at 4K in some games (hello CP2077 ) Plus there's the RT thing, needs more powaaaa
Steam reports that 65% of gamers continue with 1080p, which remains the standard. Going beyond is considered too much. 4k is seen as unnecessary. Steam states just 2% play at 4k, making it impractical for demanding graphics needs. Still planning to switch to 1440p this Black Friday, confident my current setup will handle it.
If it's too much, we can upgrade, check the game, run benchmarks, and then discuss. I've been using 1440p for the past three years, and my 5700XT isn't performing well anymore.
The main goal is clearly stated. Upgrading only makes sense if you aim for higher resolutions, which isn't essential and rarely done. Games appear excellent at 1080p. Switching to 1440p offers little loss and isn't typical. And gaming in 4k is unnecessary—reserved for those with greater financial means than intellect. Even at 1440p, modern GPUs can maintain over 60 fps at ultra settings for most titles.
I've been considering the same idea. I own a 2080ti and I keep the settings low for visuals. I'm consistently getting around 110 FPS in most AAA titles at 1440p. I upgraded my CPU from 8700k to 13600k because some games were lagging and hurting my experience. I prefer high FPS, and the 8700k handled 60 FPS without issues. I don’t plan to upgrade the GPU yet since the 2080ti offers a noticeable boost—about 60-65% faster. The latest drivers support many games well. Consoles also limit how fast hardware needs to grow because they must run on PS5, which means most titles work smoothly on 6 to 8 cores now. In the next few years, you’ll likely need a 2060 class GPU for smooth performance across upcoming releases.