Is the GTX 1080 compatible with my CPU/motherboard?

[fotini099]

So here are my specs:
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 cores
Motherboard : ASROCK H61M-DGS

If you require any further information, ask for it and if its not compatible or not suitable, make your own recommendations.

 

[Karadjgne]

No worries with compatability as far as the cpu/mobo goes. You might have issues with the monitor and gpu though. A 1080 is a considerably powerful gpu, far more gpu than can be used by a 1080p/60Hz monitor. So the gpu goes unused to its full potential. Same goes for the cpu, if you run a particularly heavy cpu usage game, the gpu will be particularly unused there too. Best case scenario would be a 1440p monitor that'll punish the gpu far more than cpu vrs a 1080p monitor.

 

[Shektron]

It's compatible, alright, but whether it's suitable or not depends on your monitor/s and PSU. Please list the full system specs, including monitor and PSU.

 

[fotini099]

No worries with compatability as far as the cpu/mobo goes. You might have issues with the monitor and gpu though. A 1080 is a considerably powerful gpu, far more gpu than can be used by a 1080p/60Hz monitor. So the gpu goes unused to its full potential. Same goes for the cpu, if you run a particularly heavy cpu usage game, the gpu will be particularly unused there too. Best case scenario would be a 1440p monitor that'll punish the gpu far more than cpu vrs a 1080p monitor.

It's compatible, alright, but whether it's suitable or not depends on your monitor/s and PSU. Please list the full system specs, including monitor and PSU.

Monitor : LG 22'' LCD M228WA BLACK
PSU: Replace Power RP-TFX-420W
Memory : Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory

 

[Kasper Jorgensen]

Recommended minimum PSU for a GTX 1080 is 500W. Consider getting a good quality 550W PSU.

 

[Shektron]

Recommended minimum PSU for a GTX 1080 is 500W. Consider getting a good quality 550W PSU.

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

 

[fotini099]

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

What about this monitor that I also have available? http://

 

[Shektron]

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

What about this monitor that I also have available? http://

Link isn't working, try another site. Just copy paste the URL into the text box, no need to use the link function.

 

[fotini099]

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

What about this monitor that I also have available? http://

Link isn't working, try another site. Just copy paste the URL into the text box, no need to use the link function.

http://www.getitnow.gr/prod/eikona-and-ihos/tileoraseis/tileoraseis/f-and-u-fled2250fhdmp4/prod83800pp/
Dont mind the greek, details are on the second tab, middle one, where it says Τεχνικα Χαρακτηριστικα.

 

[Shektron]

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

What about this monitor that I also have available? http://

Link isn't working, try another site. Just copy paste the URL into the text box, no need to use the link function.

http://www.getitnow.gr/prod/eikona-and-ihos/tileoraseis/tileoraseis/f-and-u-fled2250fhdmp4/prod83800pp/
Dont mind the greek, details are on the second tab, middle one, where it says Τεχνικα Χαρακτηριστικα.

Still not working, just send the name of the monitor.

 

[fotini099]

Nevermind that, that is a 60 Hz monitor, and it's not even full HD. GTX 1080 is a bit too overkill for that monitor, I'd suggest sticking to something much lower, perhaps a GTX 1060 3 GB. GTX 1080 would be bottlenecked by that monitor.

What about this monitor that I also have available? http://

Link isn't working, try another site. Just copy paste the URL into the text box, no need to use the link function.

http://www.getitnow.gr/prod/eikona-and-ihos/tileoraseis/tileoraseis/f-and-u-fled2250fhdmp4/prod83800pp/
Dont mind the greek, details are on the second tab, middle one, where it says Τεχνικα Χαρακτηριστικα.

Still not working, just send the name of the monitor.

F&U FLED2250FHDMP4

 

[Karadjgne]

Basically the same 22" 1080p/60Hz monitor. Stick with a gtx1060 3Gb or at best a gtx1060/6Gb as neither of the monitors will handle the outputs of a gtx1080, you get nothing but tearing unless you use v-sync, which defeats the purpose of having a powerful gpu. You'll need to Replace the psu either way, any decent gpu will smoke that poor excuse for a paperweight very quickly.

 

[Shektron]

Yup(couldn't figure out the monitors pecs, the Greek site wasn't opening), it's a little bit useless to get a GTX 1080 for either of those monitors. Stick with what Karadjgne suggested, either of the GTX 1060 cards or the RX 580 if you are willing to wait. GTX 1060 6 GB would have been my choice, but since it's overpriced right now, you might as well settle with a GTX 1060 3 GB.