It would bottleneck at the point of constraint.
It would bottleneck at the point of constraint.
You're planning an upgrade and want to know where your system might struggle. With the new hardware—Ryzen 7 3700X, MSI GX 1080, and the listed components—it looks like you'll have a strong base. Overclocking the CPU and GPU could add some extra performance, but it’s unlikely to make a huge difference unless you're pushing very demanding games. It’s worth trying a small tweak if you notice lag, but don’t expect major gains.
We're opting for an upgrade instead of buying a new machine, so some components are already secured. A 1440p at 144hz would push any GPU to its limits. Is the 1080p from the previous setup? Could it reach those levels before? Each application has unique needs. CPU-intensive tasks will strain the processor first, while GPU-heavy work will test the GPU before the CPU can keep up. There are demanding GPU tasks that can overwhelm a 4-core unit, and similarly powerful CPU workloads can surpass even a compact GPU without causing issues.
The GPU is already set up, so I thought I could still use my 1080 for a short time.