Newer GPU with old system bottleneck

[cmolland1808]

Hello, I would like to know if I was to put a 1070 or any card or similar or higher performance into this system:

Operating system - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1

CPU - Intel Core i7 930 @ 2.80GHz

RAM - 10GB Triple Channel DDR3 @ 534MHz

Motherboard - ASUSTeK Computer INC. P6X58D-E

GPU - Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2047MB

Monitor - BenQ GW2760 (1920x1080@60Hz)

Storage - 931GB SAMSUNG HD103SJ ATA Device (SATA)
59GB Crucial c300-CTF DDAC064MAG SCSI Disk drive (SSD)

PSU - EVGA supernova gold 600-650w

will the gpu have any problems that could affect its performance other than the bottleneck, which I would expect, as my plan is to move it to a newer system which will be my first build I do myself when I have the money.

Also any advice on a good ddr4 gaming system for 1080p would be great as I’m clueless at the moment other than the gpu as I think I’m going to go for a 1070 or ti (maybe others not sure)

Thanks for any help

 

[panathas]

Your system and your monitor are limiting the GTX 1070. If you aren't going to change your monitor in the neal future you should better get a GTX 1060 6GB. Also getting a new DDR4 gaming system means that you have to get at least 16GB DDR4 RAM which is pretty expensive right now. Your current system has enough RAM and if you overclock it a little bit, it will be able to handle all modern games at 1080p at good graphic detail settings with a GTX 1060. On the other hand a 1070 is more future proof but your system/monitor will limit its true capabilities. Get it only if you are planning on getting a new modern system/monitor in the near future, otherwise you are wasting money.

As for a new good system, a Ryzen 5 2600x with 16GB DDR4 is a good performance per value choice that won't break the bank and will be perfectly capable of handling the GTX 1070 and even better future cards, like the new RTX Nvidia GPUs and all future AMD GPUs. Good luck.

 

[cmolland1808]

Ok thank you, what type of monitor do I need for a 1070

 

[panathas]

Ok thank you, what type of monitor do I need for a 1070

Today 1060 is considered a 1080p GPU and 1070 is considered a 1440p GPU. That doesn't mean that 1070 can't handle the 1080p resolution. It's just that its extra power won't be used at that resolution. However there are 2 exceptions to this:

1) 1060 can't reach 144Hz at 1080p so the 1070 can support higher refresh rates at 1080p.
2) Future games with better graphics will hit the 1070 harder at 1440p so in 1-2 years the 1070 will become a 1080p card.

All of the above are true as long as the GPU is able to reach its maximum potential which isn't the case with your current system. So it depends on how long you are planning on keeping the new GPU. If you want to use it for more than 2 years get the 1070, it's more future proof and you'll be able to use it fully in the future with a new system/monitor.

Finally Nvidia is currently bringing its new GPUs to the market. So I suggest you wait a month or two as you may get the older GPUs at better prices or get a better new GPU at a good price (although that's high unlikely in the next 2 months). A good scenario in your case is to get a GTX 1070ti at GTX 1070 price levels which isn't too difficult even right now, you just have to do an extensive market search. The 1070ti is a lot more powerful and future proof than the 1070. Although your current system will hold it back, it will offer you more future performance at GTX 1070 price levels, which adds more value to your purchase. Good luck.

EDIT: If you want to get a new monitor, an 27" 1440p is a good choice. Getting a bigger monitor (30"+), or higher res one (4K) will increase the monitor price a lot more. One alternative will be to get a 120-144Hz 1080p display but usually those come at 24" and probably you wouldn't want to get a smaller screen than you already have. The best choice right now (if you have the money for it) and one that you will keep for many years is probably a 27" 1440p 144Hz monitor. But as I said they are expensive and they need a pretty good GPU (GTX 1080+) right now in order to be able to reach 144Hz. However a future GPU upgrade will probably get you to that refresh rate. Don't forget that a new monitor usually outlasts at least one or two GPUs.