Worth upgrading yet?

hoorhay

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I'm just wondering if it's worth upgrading my system yet, or do you think I can still scrape by for the next two years or so? Monitor resolution 1600x900

CPU: Intel - Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus - P8H67-M LX Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: EVGA - Superclocked 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Case: LIAN LI PC-K5WX Black Computer Case
 
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I don't see any hardware reviews anymore for gaming that shows 900p monitor resolutions (they all start at 1080p), so it's hard to tell. Your chipset is fine for the next two years for sure, but that GTX 770's 2GB will be your weak link. Even at 1080p, more and more AAA games are using over 2GB VRAM. I have a 1080p backup gaming rig using two 2GB 680s in SLI and I'm seeing some VRAM stuttering issues and have to turn down quality settings.
I don't see any hardware reviews anymore for gaming that shows 900p monitor resolutions (they all start at 1080p), so it's hard to tell. Your chipset is fine for the next two years for sure, but that GTX 770's 2GB will be your weak link. Even at 1080p, more and more AAA games are using over 2GB VRAM. I have a 1080p backup gaming rig using two 2GB 680s in SLI and I'm seeing some VRAM stuttering issues and have to turn down quality settings.
 
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