Question upgrading 2070 super for Skyrim Nolvus

[SH3ra2]

Hey guys,

Looking for recommendations to replace my old GPU please

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: flexible, no rush
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, want to play skyrim Nolvus on max graphics
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: 2070 super on a Seasonic Focus GX 650
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3800X. Carbide 275r case. 2 intake fans front and 2 rear exhaust
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: no preference, just reliable COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Im from UK
PARTS PREFERENCES: Nvidia. ideally a make, gigabyte/EVGA etc
OVERCLOCKING: no SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no
MONITOR RESOLUTION: currently 1980x1080 but must be able to do 4k
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: dont want to have to change PSU if possible. however open to suggestions
Price: around 800 or less

thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: 2070 super on a Seasonic Focus GX 650
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: dont want to have to change PSU if possible. however open to suggestions
How old is the PSU in your build?

 

[General_Cool]

RTX 40 series Super cards were just announced for the 17th, which is about a week and a half away. I'd recommend a 4070 Super for $600 if you'd like to just swap the GPU since the TDP is nearly identical, but if you're willing to go in and swap the power supply and do the cable related things that come along with it, I'd recommend the 4070 Ti Super for $800 and a 750w PSU.

 

[SH3ra2]

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: 2070 super on a Seasonic Focus GX 650
+
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: dont want to have to change PSU if possible. however open to suggestions
How old is the PSU in your build?

3 years old

 

[SH3ra2]

RTX 40 series Super cards were just announced for the 17th, which is about a week and a half away. I'd recommend a 4070 Super for $600 if you'd like to just swap the GPU since the TDP is nearly identical, but if you're willing to go in and swap the power supply and do the cable related things that come along with it, I'd recommend the 4070 Ti Super for $800 and a 750w PSU.

Ah, good plans, thanks very much! I take it my case size is sufficient, don't to have to change that?

 

[General_Cool]

Ah, good plans, thanks very much! I take it my case size is sufficient, don't to have to change that?

Correct. You may find that the card sags a bit once installed since the heatsink may be quite heavy, if it happens I’d recommend putting something below it to take some stress off the PCIE port. Could be a legit bracket that attaches to the case, a free stand, a wooden dowel from Home Depot, or a spare pencil…really doesn’t matter.