[SOLVED] GPU recommendation?

[ricklee64]

I am looking for a recommendation to upgrade my gpu. I built this budget gaming PC about 2 or 3 years ago. The i5-4590 was recommended as a good low budget gaming CPU. I don't really want to replace the CPU and Mobo if I can avoid it. The only gaming I do is low impact, high graphic puzzle games like the Myst series, Obduction, Witness, etc, with large 3D worlds. I'd like to not spend more than $200. My current system:

Gigabyte Z97MX Gaming 5 mobo
Intel i5-4590
MSI GTX 950 2G
Ballistix 16GB DDR3L-1600
Antec 520W psu

I'm open to upgrading the RAM, too, if necessary. I don't have VR, but it's a future possibility. I saw an article here long ago about CPU-GPU bottlenecking, so I just really want to avoid that. Thank you.

 

[WildCard999]

I'd probably look at the GTX 1660 Super for 1080P or 2560x1080P gaming.

 

[vMax]

Agree with Wildcard999 the GTX 1660 Super is great value and a lot of performance for the money.

 

[ricklee64]

Agree with Wildcard999 the GTX 1660 Super is great value and a lot of performance for the money.

Do you guys think it will suffer from bottlenecking? That's my primary concern. Is the RAM ok?

 

[WildCard999]

Do you guys think it will suffer from bottlenecking? That's my primary concern. Is the RAM ok?

Not really but it depends on the game. CPU heavy titles may hold back a newer GPU a little bit but even with that you should still see a big improvement in graphics. While it' a little bit more then your budget I'd really push for the 1660S as it performs really well for the price and I think you'll have a good pairing for the 4590. If for whatever reason your games are on the highest settings and your GPU usage is still fairly low (like under 70%) you can always utilize Nvidia DSR which essentially runs the game at a higher resolution then scales it back to your native resolution. Doing so better uses the GPU and can make the game look less jaggy then some AA options.

 

[ricklee64]

Thanks, guys, for the info. I saw the ads for the 1660S and kinda hoped it might work for my system. You sold me.