Have you checked if your gear meets the requirements for 2017?
Have you checked if your gear meets the requirements for 2017?
Hi everyone, I’m back from being away and will be here again in June. My gaming rig was built in summer 2015 with the following specs: an i7-4790K processor, an ASRock H97 Pro4 motherboard (just no comments on the H97/4790 combo—no overclocking, just the boost clock works for me), 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR-1600 RAM, a 256GB Samsung 850 Pro SSD, and a 1TB Western Digital HDD. It’s powered by an air cooling system, runs on a NZXT S340, and uses a quiet 10,500W PSU. I plan to upgrade to a GTX 1070 once I’m back. My main concern is whether this setup can handle all 2017 AAA titles—like Ghost Recon Wildlands or Mass Effect: Andromeda—in 1440p at 60 FPS with triple settings?
GTX 1060 needed for 1080p high, 30fps, 1440p ultra, 60fps? Over 9000 1080ti models.
You're missing out on the full potential of your system. Some games will require lowering settings, but it's similar to a small percentage. I think you could achieve around 40 FPS at the highest or 60 at medium. A solid overclock could fix this issue.
It varies based on your goals. For 1080p gaming you're still fine. Even meeting ME: there are some basic requirements and a few suggestions that match what I'm using. It mostly aligns with my setup—i5-4670, 16GB DDR3-1600 RAM, Z87 board. I stick to the stock CPU since it's not ideal, and the 1070. I run every game at 2560x1080, roughly 30% lower than 1440. I play everything on Max/Ultra, including GTA. Performance isn't exactly 60FPS, but it handles 35-60+fps well enough for now. Long-term, if you want true 60FPS at 1440, you'll need a stronger CPU. Right now I'm comparing builds and trying to find the right balance between performance and cost. My target is 1440p for gaming, while using 2560x1080 for media streaming without lag or drops in games. RyZen and Intel have slowed me down.
I’d mostly be fine, but I think extra upgrades would help with more demanding titles.
In short, no. Let me clarify. A GTX 1070 offers strong performance but won't reach 60 FPS at high settings in 2K on most AAA games from 2017. You should expect 45-55 FPS or 60 FPS at 2K with medium to high settings. The 1080 struggles to hit the desired 60 FPS, so running at medium is a better choice. This isn't a major issue since high resolution can compensate for lower frame rates. A screenshot from Dmitri's video on the 1080TI release supports this.