GTX 1080 compatibility

[Novice_Gamer]

Good days guys.

Disclaimer: I am really new to building computers.

First, I want to verify, if having a good graphics card will increase the Video Quality of games, because right now, what I have is a GTX650, and most of my games are in Low Quality.

Second, I am planning to buy a GTX1080, is it compatible with my current built, here:
Processor: i5-3470 @ 3.20Ghz
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LX3 Plus R2.0

Will 1080 be compatible with those parts, or should I also replace both of them.

Thank you

 

[jwcrellin]

Yes, your motherboard will accept it. However you need to check the internal dimensions of your case, 1080's can have long coolers. Also, your power supply should be rated higher than 450 watts.

 

[Novice_Gamer]

Yes, your motherboard will accept it. However you need to check the internal dimensions of your case, 1080's can have long coolers. Also, your power supply should be rated higher than 450 watts.

Okay I see.
Sorry for this silly question, regarding my first question, so in any case that I upgraded it to GTX1080, can I already play at higher video graphics and resolution?

 

[Evoke186]

yes it will make a big difference. however you still won't make full use out of a gtx 1080 with your cpu. i have an i5-4460 and gtx 1080 and even mine gets bottlenecked in most games. so i'd recommend a 1060.

 

[Novice_Gamer]

yes it will make a big difference. however you still won't make full use out of a gtx 1080 with your cpu. i have an i5-4460 and gtx 1080 and even mine gets bottlenecked in most games. so i'd recommend a 1060.

Thank you.
Yeah, I read about that bottleneck issue.
So for better performance, what I can do is probably get a 6th gen Intel processor with the GTX1080?

And another question, do you think, it is compatible with my motherboard?

Thanks!

 

[Evoke186]

a gtx 1080 would still make a big difference in performance, you just wouldn't be making full use of it. so yes you'd want atleast a 6th gen i5-6600k. but to get that you will need a new motherboard.
if you want to make full use of a new graphics card, the gtx 1060 or rx480 is a good option. your cpu won't bottleneck

 

[Novice_Gamer]

a gtx 1080 would still make a big difference in performance, you just wouldn't be making full use of it. so yes you'd want atleast a 6th gen i5-6600k. but to get that you will need a new motherboard.
if you want to make full use of a new graphics card, the gtx 1060 or rx480 is a good option. your cpu won't bottleneck

Ahh okay I see.
I think I'll stick with GTX 1060.
Thank you good sir.