Upgrading gpu to a gtx 1080

[asixz]

I've been wanting to upgrade my gpu for a while and since payday is coming up I decided to do it. However I'm not completely sure if it will benefit me or work at all, therefore this thread.

My current build:
CPU: Intel i5-3570 (overclocked a bit, not the K version)
GPU: MSI gtx 960 2G
PSU: Corsair CX500M
RAM: 16GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H DDR3 (Not completely sure, typing this at the top of my head)

So I'm thinking about the gigabyte GTX 1080 8G OC version. Will this work with my current build? Would it get enough power, not get dragged down by my cpu etc.
Thanks in advance!

 

[stryder990]

Your CPU would probably bottleneck your GPU at times but other than that I think you should be good. Don't think power would be a problem either.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k6heVCRwhlR9aAHxY5TVrDlu_rPK-X5oaafIPNXuAMM/edit#gid=0

 

[asixz]

Thanks for the reply, however I don't see my cpu listed? It doesn't go below 4xxx or am I missing something?

 

[norcalsc]

if you aren't going to upgrade your CPU soon, I'd get a 1060 6gb. a 1080 would be total overkill for that CPU. even the card I suggested is a little over the top but it will allow you to fully utilize your CPU and you'll be able to run just about all games at 60fps high detail

 

[asixz]

I'm hoping to upgrade my cpu within 3 months or so if I manage. Would you then advice me the same?

 

[jaslion]

I've been wanting to upgrade my gpu for a while and since payday is coming up I decided to do it. However I'm not completely sure if it will benefit me or work at all, therefore this thread.

My current build:
CPU: Intel i5-3570 (overclocked a bit, not the K version)
GPU: MSI gtx 960 2G
PSU: Corsair CX500M
RAM: 16GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H DDR3 (Not completely sure, typing this at the top of my head)

So I'm thinking about the gigabyte GTX 1080 8G OC version. Will this work with my current build? Would it get enough power, not get dragged down by my cpu etc.
Thanks in advance!

Does that cx500m have a green sticker on it (green text). If so replace that first ASAP.

 

[asixz]

Does that cx500m have a green sticker on it (green text). If so replace that first ASAP.

It's this one, and why?
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[stryder990]

The i5-4590 can be compared to your i5-3570 but all of the 4th gen i5s fall under the blue so they will all bottleneck according to the chart.

 

[asixz]

The i5-4590 can be compared to your i5-3570 but all of the 4th gen i5s fall under the blue so they will all bottleneck according to the chart.

So upgrading my cpu would be the best choice now. Recommendations for an affordable cpu?
I'm thinking about the Intel Core i5 8600K

 

[jaslion]

Does that cx500m have a green sticker on it (green text). If so replace that first ASAP.

It's this one, and why?
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The green label series is really bad quality and has a high failiure rate. I would recommend replacing it before getting an expensive gpu.

 

[asixz]

The green label series is really bad quality and has a high failiure rate. I would recommend replacing it before getting an expensive gpu.

Well, it's been running since 2012 I think and it never showed any problems or failures. So no complaints here

 

[jaslion]

The green label series is really bad quality and has a high failiure rate. I would recommend replacing it before getting an expensive gpu.

Well, it's been running since 2012 I think and it never showed any problems or failures. So no complaints here

You can try but it's a risk. A 1080 will draw a good bit more power than a 960 and due to the age of the psu it has degraded over time. The higher the powerdraw the higher the chances are of those psu's failing. With an expensive card like a 1080 I would not risk your whole pc for something that can be replace for under 70$ by a high quality unit.

 

[asixz]

You can try but it's a risk. A 1080 will draw a good bit more power than a 960 and due to the age of the psu it has degraded over time. The higher the powerdraw the higher the chances are of those psu's failing. With an expensive card like a 1080 I would not risk your whole pc for something that can be replace for under 70$ by a high quality unit.

I'll get a new one when I buy the gtx 1080, but the cpu has priority now so it will have to endure a few months more haha

 

[stryder990]

I have a 8600k and I can recommend it yea. But you will also have to buy new RAM and a new motherboard. Cheapest option would probably to get an i7-3770, second cheapest would be a 4th gen i7 where you would have to replace motherboard but nothing else I believe.

 

[asixz]

have a 8600k and I can recommend it yea. But you will also have to buy new RAM and a new motherboard. Cheapest option would probably to get an i7-3770, second cheapest would be a 4th gen i7 where you would have to replace motherboard but nothing else I believe.

Well since I'm upgrading my cpu, and in the future my gpu I might as well do it good. So I bought the 8600k with Asus PRIME Z370-P as motherboard and a Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB DDR4 DIMM 2400. And in the mean time I'll take some extra days of work to afford the gtx 1080

 

[stryder990]

Alright good luck with that! Selling your old stuff if you don't need it might help towards that 1080

 

[gideonv2901]

Wait a bit and get a good deal on a 1080ti when the new series hit. Nvidia has surplus stock and low demand of 10 series when they launch.

 

[englandr753]

What gideonv2901 said. Waiting it out a bit on the video card will benefit you a lot as prices are expected to further drop due to vendors returning 300k units back to Nvidia and the expected release of next series of cards. It just might put another 100 bucks back in your pocket or get you into a better card.

 

[AcesB]

About PSU - It is a very sentive area. When I upgrade my GTX 650 Ti Boost to a GTX 1070, I have to upgrade the PSO to a reliable Corsair 600. The old one, a EVGA 450 just burn out.

About CPU upgrade - You current MB limits you to LGA 1151 socket, hence the max you can go is the i7 3770 (K) . Once you have a i7 running you will feel very confortable to run anything you want, as it runs as good as any i7 series 4, 5 or 6 ( less the 8% of raw power - check at cpu.userbenchmarch.com.

About the GPU - A GTX 1080 is a overkill for any game running in Full HD (1920x1080) @ 60Hz in a 20"/22" screen. Get a 1060/1070 instead or keep your 960. Unless you are going to buy bigger monitor, +100/144hz.

IMHO, you should upgrade the PSU, then get the GTX 1080, buy a second hand i7 3770. Get some extra money, and go for a bigger, +100Hz/144Hz, monitor. Or stick with your 960, but upgrade PSU, CPU, etc, and wait Nvidia price drops.

My setup today: i7 3770 (stock) + GTX 1070 + Dell S2716SG G-SYNC (27" 2560*1440) @ 144Hz

 

[methorpe]

You might want to consider 1070ti.. save a couple bucks, about same power requirements and performance. Put the savings toward a new PSU if you go that way. Someone suggested a 1080ti.. they are great of course, but they cost a lot and you really should do a new build (mobo and cpu) if you go that way.

 

[asixz]

Wait a bit and get a good deal on a 1080ti when the new series hit. Nvidia has surplus stock and low demand of 10 series when they launch.

Thanks for the heads up, will do!

 

[asixz]

About PSU - It is a very sentive area. When I upgrade my GTX 650 Ti Boost to a GTX 1070, I have to upgrade the PSO to a reliable Corsair 600. The old one, a EVGA 450 just burn out.

About CPU upgrade - You current MB limits you to LGA 1151 socket, hence the max you can go is the i7 3770 (K) . Once you have a i7 running you will feel very confortable to run anything you want, as it runs as good as any i7 series 4, 5 or 6 ( less the 8% of raw power - check at cpu.userbenchmarch.com.

About the GPU - A GTX 1080 is a overkill for any game running in Full HD (1920x1080) @ 60Hz in a 20"/22" screen. Get a 1060/1070 instead or keep your 960. Unless you are going to buy bigger monitor, +100/144hz.

IMHO, you should upgrade the PSU, then get the GTX 1080, buy a second hand i7 3770. Get some extra money, and go for a bigger, +100Hz/144Hz, monitor. Or stick with your 960, but upgrade PSU, CPU, etc, and wait Nvidia price drops.

My setup today: i7 3770 (stock) + GTX 1070 + Dell S2716SG G-SYNC (27" 2560*1440) @ 144Hz

As you might have seen, I've just upgraded to a i5 8600k with a new Asus prime z370p mobo and ram. I'll wait for the prices to drop before buying a new gpu and in the meantime I'll look into a new PSU as well.
I already have an Asus 144hz monitor, 2 on the side and a beamer above it. So I don't need any screens

 

[methorpe]

I'll wait for the prices to drop before buying a new gpu and in the meantime I'll look into a new PSU as well.

Saw some sales on Amazon Prime Day (still going on I think) plus Newegg has a sale to try to stave off Prime Day sales. Might be a good day to find your PSU.

 

[asixz]

Saw some sales on Amazon Prime Day (still going on I think) plus Newegg has a sale to try to stave off Prime Day sales. Might be a good day to find your PSU.

Well I live in the Netherlands so Newegg and amazon aren't really a big thing here with a shipping estimate of 2 weeks.
But I'll check it out and see if it's worth it, thanks!

 

[methorpe]

Saw some sales on Amazon Prime Day (still going on I think) plus Newegg has a sale to try to stave off Prime Day sales. Might be a good day to find your PSU.

Well I live in the Netherlands so Newegg and amazon aren't really a big thing here with a shipping estimate of 2 weeks.
But I'll check it out and see if it's worth it, thanks!

ahh.. mised that.. Geluk hebben