PCIe 3.0 with a 4.0 GPU setup

Zlaf
Junior Member

01-25-2016, 01:46 PM

Your setup should handle a large PCIe bottleneck with that configuration.

Zlaf

01-25-2016, 01:46 PM #1

Your setup should handle a large PCIe bottleneck with that configuration.

pyromaani
Member

01-25-2016, 09:26 PM

What CPU do you have ? If it's only pcie Gen3 there's more chance for a bottleneck coming from the CPU...

pyromaani

01-25-2016, 09:26 PM #2

What CPU do you have ? If it's only pcie Gen3 there's more chance for a bottleneck coming from the CPU...

Demorocks8
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01-25-2016, 10:40 PM

PCIe lane configuration doesn't show much variation. The 4090 only slightly differs from other models. What processor is it? PCIe 3.0 usually indicates an older system, which might mean the CPU could be a limiting factor depending on your tasks. A bottleneck isn't inherently problematic as long as basic performance requirements are met.

Demorocks8

01-25-2016, 10:40 PM #3

_dorak_
Member

01-26-2016, 07:38 AM

I understand there may be a bottleneck with the CPU. I plan to start by upgrading the case, power supply, and GPU first. After that, in about a year I’ll upgrade the platform CPU and RAM. My current CPU is an i5 9600KF and I have a GTX 1660.

_dorak_

01-26-2016, 07:38 AM #4

barleby76
Member

145

02-02-2016, 01:43 PM

Many people overthink delays. With your planned platform upgrade in about a year, it's best to purchase the new GPU right away.

barleby76

02-02-2016, 01:43 PM #5

Many people overthink delays. With your planned platform upgrade in about a year, it's best to purchase the new GPU right away.

Atomic_Spray
Member

02-02-2016, 07:13 PM

This is the optimal solution at the moment.

Atomic_Spray

02-02-2016, 07:13 PM #6

This is the optimal solution at the moment.

TheWetCow
Junior Member

02-10-2016, 02:44 PM

TheWetCow

02-10-2016, 02:44 PM #7