[SOLVED] Are my specs good enough.

[crillywilly]

I have been considering to upgrade to a rtx 2080 and don't know if my specs are good enough. I dont know anything about computers.

CPU- Intel core i7 7700k
MB- ASRock z170 pro4
PS- 650 watt

I can upgrade my power supply if this is not compatible
Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

Make and model of your PSU?

We will need more info, list your specs like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:

 

[crillywilly]

CPU- intel core i7 7700k
Motherboard- ASRock z170 pro4
Ram- 16gb 2400mhz
SSD/HDD- 250gb SSD/2tb HDD
GPU- GTX 1050ti
PSU- 650w LTP-650AL2NK
Chassis- Corsair mid tower
OS- Windows 10 Pro

 

[sizzling]

What resolution and Hz is your monitor? I assume this system is for gaming.

 

[crillywilly]

Make and model of your PSU?

We will need more info, list your specs like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:

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CPU- intel core i7 7700k
Motherboard- ASRock z170 pro4
Ram- 16gb 2400mhz
SSD/HDD- 250gb SSD/2tb HDD
GPU- GTX 1050ti
PSU- 650w LTP-650AL2NK
Chassis- Corsair mid tower
OS- Windows 10 Pro

 

[crillywilly]

What resolution and Hz is your monitor? I assume this system is for gaming.

1920x1080
144hz oc 180hz

 

[sizzling]

At 1080p even at 180Hz I’d say the 2080Ti is way over the top. Also in most games you will be limited by your cpu, a 7700k is not going to keep up with that gpu at 1080p. I’d expect even a 9900k might be the limiting factor at 1080p in some games.

I’d also consider a psu upgrade with any gpu upgrade. I definitely wouldn’t run a 2080Ti on anything less than a top quality psu.

 

[crillywilly]

At 1080p even at 180Hz I’d say the 2080Ti is way over the top. Also in most games you will be limited by your cpu, a 7700k is not going to keep up with that gpu at 1080p. I’d expect even a 9900k might be the limiting factor at 1080p in some games.

I’d also consider a psu upgrade with any gpu upgrade. I definitely wouldn’t run a 2080Ti on anything less than a top quality psu.

Would you think a rtx 2070 would be good?

 

[sizzling]

Yes. At 1080p a 2070 would be a great choice, even a 2060 does very well, just lookup some reviews.

However there are games that your cpu may stop you from hitting 144fps regardless of gpu. You would still get over 100fps. I am thinking of the very cpu heavy modern AAA games like BF1, BF V, Assaains Creed but there are others. The 7700k performs very close to a i5 8600k so again look up some reviews of your games.

 

[crillywilly]

Yes. At 1080p a 2070 would be a great choice, even a 2060 does very well, just lookup some reviews.

However there are games that your cpu may stop you from hitting 144fps regardless of gpu. You would still get over 100fps. I am thinking of the very cpu heavy modern AAA games like BF1, BF V, Assaains Creed but there are others. The 7700k performs very close to a i5 8600k so again look up some reviews of your games.

Thanks a lot.

 

[crillywilly]

Yes. At 1080p a 2070 would be a great choice, even a 2060 does very well, just lookup some reviews.

However there are games that your cpu may stop you from hitting 144fps regardless of gpu. You would still get over 100fps. I am thinking of the very cpu heavy modern AAA games like BF1, BF V, Assaains Creed but there are others. The 7700k performs very close to a i5 8600k so again look up some reviews of your games.

last question would a intel core i7 8700k and a 750w g3 psu and a 1440p monitor be good for a 2080?

 

[sizzling]

Paired with 16gb RAM that would be a great setup.

 

[crillywilly]

Paired with 16gb RAM that would be a great setup.

I just realized the motherboard i have is a 7th gen motherboard and the 8700k is 8th gen. So i guess i would have to upgrade my motherboard to. rip my wallet.

 

[sizzling]

Yes, sorry assumed you were aware. However at 144Hz your 7700k will do a good job, it’s going to hit over 100fps but in some games you won’t reach 144fps. Personally I’d pick up a 1440p high Hz with G-Sync/Freesync approved by NVidia and keep your cpu.