Looking to upgrade from a gtx 960 to an Nvidia gtx 1070

[Sean323]

I need to know if my computer can handle to upgrade from the current graphics card. My specs so far are I7-6700 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3.41 GHz and RAM is 16.0 GB.

Sorry if I didn't include enough specs, i'm not that savy with computer details. Thanks.

 

[Justiceinacan]

That will work finely. I think that would be listed as one of the top 5 gaming CPUs for sure and 16 GB is plenty.

 

[Sean323]

So you don't recommend me upgrading anything else in the process just to be safe?

 

[ryguybuddy]

So you don't recommend me upgrading anything else in the process just to be safe?

Well, the i7-6700 is not the best gaming processor but it will work superb nonetheless (especially in newer games). A 960-1070 upgrade is a really good one and is definitely worth it. http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-960-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1070/3165vs3609

You will nearly triple your performance. A good GTX 1070 to buy is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487262&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

because it is really high-quality and is on sale.

 

[Sean323]

Thanks for the quick response ryguy! I'm looking at the card right now.

 

[Sean323]

What do you think about this card? https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I did look at the card on newegg, just curious about this msi card because my system is msi. And I also have amazon prime lol.

 

[ryguybuddy]

What do you think about this card? https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I did look at the card on newegg, just curious about this msi card because my system is msi. And I also have amazon prime lol.

Yeah, that card is also one of the more popular versions and would work great with your system! Good luck!

 

[Sean323]

Thanks again! Take care and thank you both for the help!

 

[ryguybuddy]

Thanks again! Take care and thank you both for the help!

Welcome and glad to help!

 

[Dikyashi]

Hi Sean,

Which Games do you normally play??.Whats your monitor Resolution and refresh rates.Your CPU is good and should handle games really well.Most of the games today are becoming graphics intensive rather than CPU intensive so you might not have problem with CPU to begin with.1070 is a good card however if you can answer some of the questions above i can really suggest you a good card which can meet your needs.

 

[loki1944]

I need to know if my computer can handle to upgrade from the current graphics card. My specs so far are I7-6700 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3.41 GHz and RAM is 16.0 GB.

Sorry if I didn't include enough specs, i'm not that savy with computer details. Thanks.

Yes, i7 6700 is plenty powerful enough for a GTX 1070. I'm typing this on my i7 6700/GTX 1070FE rig right now. Runs demanding games just fine.

 

[Justiceinacan]

Just know gaming X is bulky. If you have a small case be sure to check to see if it will fit.