Computer Upgrades To Avoid Bottleneck

Ranko · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:02

Hi, I've recently upgraded my GPU to the new Nvidia 2080 but I think my specs currently bottleneck it. I was wondering if anyone could recommend me what to upgrade (sorry if that's super vague).

Current specs:
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 6600K @ 3.50GHz
Skylake 14nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1333MHz (18-18-18-44)
Motherboard
ASRock Z170 Pro4S (CPUSocket)
Graphics
BenQ GL2450H (1920x1080@60Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (NVIDIA)
Storage
232GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (SSD)
931GB Western Digital HDD(SATA)
1863GB Western Digital HDD (SATA)
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224FB
Audio
Sound Blaster E5
PSU - 750W

orbitalwalsh · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:04

simple solution... 1440p or 4k screen...

also overclock that CPU to 4.5ghz +

at its current form, you'll have CPU working harder then GPU - unless you run Ray Tracing which hasnt rolled out yet

StarShock · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:18

yeah, if anything the 1080p 60hz monitor would be the biggest thing holding you back, both the GPU and CPU will happily destroy that in just about everything.

Though throwing a 6700k would help in the handful of games that want more that 4 threads

Ranko · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:21

I'm sorta surprised that's the thing holding it back but my knowledge on computers is quite limited/fragmented admittedly, thanks a bunch

StarShock · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:29

Ranko said:
I'm sorta surprised that's the thing holding it back but my knowledge on computers is quite limited/fragmented admittedly, thanks a bunch

yeah, its a case of 1080p 60 being so relatively easy to run, that neither your CPU or GPU will be pushed to max it out.

Ranko · 25 Sep 2018 at 13:48

May I ask for any good 4K monitors you'd recommend?

NovaKill4 · 25 Sep 2018 at 16:52

What budget do you have?

Ranko · 25 Sep 2018 at 18:44

Is up to £400 enough? Haha

NovaKill4 · 26 Sep 2018 at 09:20

£400 is enough to get a 4K monitor but i would keep saving for the next few months and get something a bit nicer, see what the black friday/xmas deals are.

Did you plan on upgrading your monitor when you bought the 2080? what GPU did you upgrade from?

orbitalwalsh · 26 Sep 2018 at 09:33

you could... get a £400 Freesync 1440p 144hz monitor which the card should drive nicely, you dont dont have the fancy sync tech since rival brand ...

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...rved-widescreen-gaming-monitor-mo-008-ms.html

Ranko · 27 Sep 2018 at 09:56

Thanks guys, I appreciate it! I'm gonna probably save a bit more and do some browsing/research before getting one

Did you plan on upgrading your monitor when you bought the 2080? what GPU did you upgrade from?

I did think about that too, or eventually but never thought about it being the main limit, and I upgraded from the Asus970