[SOLVED] Next upgrade for this system

[chuckv916]

Budget Range: $300-$400

System Usage: 3D Modeling (Inventor), Gaming (Skyrim SE, Witcher 3), surfing the internet, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: No, I have Asus VG248QE

Do you need to buy OS: No, I have Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com

Location: Toledo, OH

Parts Preferences: Would a GPU upgrade make sense?

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 @ 144Hz

Additional Comments: I currently have:
CPU : Ryzen 3700X @ 4.2GHz
Mobo: Asus Prime X470 Pro
GPU : MSI GTX980 TI 6GB Gaming
32GB G. Skill 3600 RAM (2x16)
PSU : Corsair 750 W
Case : Corsair 600C
Cooling: Corsair H110i GT

 

[kurdtnz]

What kind of storage/drives are you using?

 

[Lutfij]

I would say, yes, getting a GPU that is either a 1000 series or a 2000 series from Nvidia would be a good idea, though RTX3000 is around the corner, so unless you're willing to get a second hand GPU, I'd suggest waiting.

 

[chuckv916]

What kind of storage/drives are you using?

I've got a Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB NVME SSD and a WD Black 6TB for storage.

 

[chuckv916]

I would say, yes, getting a GPU that is either a 1000 series or a 2000 series from Nvidia would be a good idea, though RTX3000 is around the corner, so unless you're willing to get a second hand GPU, I'd suggest waiting.

I ask because checking Tom's GPU hierarchy, they show the 1080 GTX ONE level above the 980 TI. And they say that you should jump TWO levels for upgrades. I didn't know if that would be noticeable. Thanks

 

[geofelt]

In what way do you feel your pc is lacking?

I might suggest buying a second monitor.
Two monitors are most useful for desktop work.
Possibly a larger/wider monitor would give you more immersive gaming.

 

[chuckv916]

In what way do you feel your pc is lacking?

I might suggest buying a second monitor.
Two monitors are most useful for desktop work.
Possibly a larger/wider monitor would give you more immersive gaming.

I was just looking for the weakest component to upgrade. I'd like to try out some VR gaming.

 

[geofelt]

I was just looking for the weakest component to upgrade. I'd like to try out some VR gaming.

Then, buy a VR headset and see how you do.
If performance is OK, then you are good.
If performance is lacking, then budget for a gpu upgrade.