So... I bought by current computer in 2012, but did a partial upgrade about 2 years ago, changing my GPU from a Radeon HD7950 to a GTX 1060 6GB, and replacing my PSU with one that has both more power and better quality.
Now, I am considering another partial upgrade of my CPU+MoBo+RAM. After reading around I am seriously considering upgrading my monitor as well after reading all the love for 144 Hz and 1440p. However, I am feeling "overwhelmed" by all the options and I'm struggling to figure out how far I should take an upgrade. I am currently running on a 1080p 60 Hz monitor (as can be seen by my current system below). This is fine and I have no problem enjoying myself at this resolution and refresh rate, but I am really curious if the difference between my current monitor and one with 1440p and/or 144 Hz is as vast at some make it out to be?
This is my first post, so I hope I am not asking too much or too wide/many of a question. But I am wondering whether an upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz monitor would be worth it for a casual gamer like myself that enjoy great graphics, but don't play competitive games? Or might an upgrade to either 1440p 60 Hz or 1080p 144 Hz be just as good? Would I be able to enjoy games on high graphic settings with my current GPU with any such monitor or should a potential monitor upgrade come with a future GPU upgrade?
I might also upgrade my GPU again in the not too distant future (~a year), but will probably stick with it for now. So what CPU should I get that would set me up to avoid discernible bottlenecks upon a GPU upgrade?
Budget is flexible, and will be adjusted depending on any feedback on this forum. CPU wise I could go as high as a i7 9700k. Future GPU upgrade budget would probably be in the price range of a 2070, but could possibly stretch it a bit.
Current system:
Now, I am considering another partial upgrade of my CPU+MoBo+RAM. After reading around I am seriously considering upgrading my monitor as well after reading all the love for 144 Hz and 1440p. However, I am feeling "overwhelmed" by all the options and I'm struggling to figure out how far I should take an upgrade. I am currently running on a 1080p 60 Hz monitor (as can be seen by my current system below). This is fine and I have no problem enjoying myself at this resolution and refresh rate, but I am really curious if the difference between my current monitor and one with 1440p and/or 144 Hz is as vast at some make it out to be?
This is my first post, so I hope I am not asking too much or too wide/many of a question. But I am wondering whether an upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz monitor would be worth it for a casual gamer like myself that enjoy great graphics, but don't play competitive games? Or might an upgrade to either 1440p 60 Hz or 1080p 144 Hz be just as good? Would I be able to enjoy games on high graphic settings with my current GPU with any such monitor or should a potential monitor upgrade come with a future GPU upgrade?
I might also upgrade my GPU again in the not too distant future (~a year), but will probably stick with it for now. So what CPU should I get that would set me up to avoid discernible bottlenecks upon a GPU upgrade?
Budget is flexible, and will be adjusted depending on any feedback on this forum. CPU wise I could go as high as a i7 9700k. Future GPU upgrade budget would probably be in the price range of a 2070, but could possibly stretch it a bit.
Current system:
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