[SOLVED] Do I need to upgrade my CPU/Mobo for 3080

[alveron]

Hey guys,
This is my current setup
CPU: i7-6800k
GPU: Asus Rog Stryx 1080
MotherBoard: Asus Rog Stryx X99 Gaming
Ram:G-Skill Ripjaws 32GB(4X8GB)
PSU: Seasonic 750 W Bronze Rated
I was thinking of upgrading to the 3080 when it comes out. Do I need to upgrade any of my other components in order to avoid bottlenecking the new GPU?
Thanks in advance

 

[sizzling]

What resolution and Hz is the monitor?

 

[ToneZ82]

Hey guys,
This is my current setup
CPU: i7-6800k
GPU: Asus Rog Stryx 1080
MotherBoard: Asus Rog Stryx X99 Gaming
Ram:G-Skill Ripjaws 32GB(4X8GB)
PSU: Seasonic 750 W Bronze Rated
I was thinking of upgrading to the 3080 when it comes out. Do I need to upgrade any of my other components in order to avoid bottlenecking the new GPU?
Thanks in advance

4 year old CPU... I'd upgrade to avoid a bottleneck.

 

[ToneZ82]

and keep in mind, with upgrading the CPU, most likely, you'll have to upgrade the mobo too. and check power consumption. Might need to upgrade the PSU also. I upgraded from gtx 1060 to rtx 2080 super last week, and basically had to build a brand new rig. lol

 

[sizzling]

4 year old CPU... I'd upgrade to avoid a bottleneck.

At 4K it’s highly unlikely there would be a bottleneck and even 1440p I’d expect minimal or none.

 

[ToneZ82]

At 4K it’s highly unlikely there would be a bottleneck and even 1440p I’d expect minimal or none.

I upgraded from gtx 1080 to rtx 2080 super with an i7-9700k and had a bottleneck...

 

[sizzling]

I upgraded from gtx 1080 to rtx 2080 super with an i7-9700k and had a bottleneck...

You would have to be running a low resolution like 1080p to suffer any bottlenecking with a 9700k. It’s still an excellent gaming cpu. The 10700k with twice the threads doesn’t perform much better https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-10700k-cpu-review/3

 

[ToneZ82]

You would have to be running a low resolution like 1080p to suffer any bottlenecking with a 9700k. It’s still an excellent gaming cpu. The 10700k with twice the threads doesn’t perform much better https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-10700k-cpu-review/3

I was def running 1080p. Now, with a 10900X, it's smooth as butter

 

[sizzling]

I was def running 1080p. Now, with a 10900X, it's smooth as butter

Exactly, only when running a low resolution like 1080p would there be any chance of bottlenecking a 9700k with a 2080S.

 

[alveron]

What resolution and Hz is the monitor?

LG27GL850 2K 144Hz

 

[alveron]

Exactly, only when running a low resolution like 1080p would there be any chance of bottlenecking a 9700k with a 2080S.

When playing a game, how do I know if it's my CPU/GPU thats bottlenecking?
I just upgraded to a 144hz monitor a month back. I'm able to get 144hz consistently if I lower my graphic settings. This means that it's a GPU bottleneck right?

 

[Turtle Rig]

I would not upgrade your rig. If you have that CPU overclocked just get the 3080 and see how she plays compared to the 1080 on that rig. Then if you want more FPS you can just grab mobo + cpu as you already have RAM and what not. ✝👌😲🤷‍♂️

 

[sizzling]

When playing a game, how do I know if it's my CPU/GPU thats bottlenecking?
I just upgraded to a 144hz monitor a month back. I'm able to get 144hz consistently if I lower my graphic settings. This means that it's a GPU bottleneck right?

You are correct. I would not call it a bottleneck but that does suggest the gpu is the limiting factor and not the cpu. Although slightly older you have a very good cpu.