Upgrade to version 1060 with 6GB of storage?
Upgrade to version 1060 with 6GB of storage?
I've been considering building a new gaming PC, but perhaps a gradual upgrade would be better.
I currently own a Ryzen 7 2700 with 1060 6GB in an SFF case.
My 1440P monitor works well for most games, though I usually lower the settings for smoother performance.
I’m a casual gamer, but I might enjoy improved visuals.
I’m thinking of upgrading the GPU first—maybe the 9060XT, or possibly the 9070 or Nvidia 5070. These could affect my case choice, so it’s something to think about.
With any of these options, am I fine with the CPU for now? It might be older PCIe, which could limit performance regardless of the GPU.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Include the PSU age along with its make and model. The current BIOS version for your motherboard. You may need to upgrade the processor if you choose any of the GPUs listed. Your PSU will also influence your upgrade options.
A fresh GPU, as long as your power supply can handle it, would be the biggest improvement for gaming. Just ensure you choose a 16GB version. The newer 8GB models are outdated right out of the box, so skip them.
One of my own systems recently had a 2700X. As it started to show signs of age, it paired excellently with a 1080. Later, a 3070 also performed well with it. My opinion is that you can achieve the best card possible without breaking the bank, while considering future platform updates and matching its performance to the system's capabilities.