You should consider upgrading if it meets your current needs.
You should consider upgrading if it meets your current needs.
Hi, your setup looks solid for gaming. With an i7-6700 and 1060 with 16GB RAM, you're in a good range. The HTC VIVE works well, but you mentioned needing to lower graphics settings more often lately—this could point to the CPU being a factor. Consider whether upgrading the CPU or switching to a newer one might help maintain smoother performance.
Monitor your device performance using HWinfo during gameplay. This will show you which parts are under strain. When the GPU reaches full capacity, it becomes the bottleneck; similarly, if the CPU hits its limit, that’s the constraint.
Access sensors only, let it operate quietly in the background. Restart it via the task window, then review the averages.
Upgrading would definitely help. If you decide to proceed, you'll need a new graphics card, CPU, and motherboard. The positive side is the cost is much higher than expected! A 6GB GTX 1060 costs $100-120, an i7 6700 goes for $180-200, and you could even resell your motherboard—though I don’t know what model you have, so I can’t give a precise value. Let’s assume around $50. After the initial investment, you’ll be able to upgrade further as you see fit. Your choice of VR or regular games matters, since many VR titles depend on single-thread performance.
I own an MSI Z170 A-PRO as my motherboard and use an ASUS GPU with two fans (exact model unknown). If upgrading, what parts should I consider? Focus on reliable options that keep performance solid for high settings. Games like Division 2 and VR titles such as Blade and Sorcery, as well as HL:Alyx, are demanding.