Upgraded built achieved a score of 3080 with an investment of 3070
Upgraded built achieved a score of 3080 with an investment of 3070
Hello everyone, I was thinking about replacing the motherboard and CPU, but a friend advised me to start with the monitors first. The bottleneck at 1920x1080 is significant, and getting high IPS while you watch would be ideal for your GPU. Should I upgrade the board and processor or focus on the monitor upgrade?
Start with monitoring first; your CPU could manage the 3080, though performance might vary on certain titles. 4K is recommended for better results, as the RTX 30 series excels at higher resolutions. 1440p works too, but it's up to you—4K tends to push more load on the GPU rather than the CPU. Read this review to compare the RTX 3080's performance in 1440p and 4K against its competitor.
For tasks that demand heavy CPU power beyond gaming, a CPU upgrade might be worthwhile. When focusing on games, check if the titles are already at their display limits. If you're consistently exceeding your screen's capabilities, increasing FPS won't improve performance and could lead to unnecessary upgrades.