My PC:
Graphics card: GTX 1060 6GB
Processor: I7-6700 3.40GH
RAM: 16 GB
Mainboard H110M-A
Power supply: Be Quiet System Power B8 (450w)
Hard disk: ct250bx100ssd1 // Toshiba DT01ACA100
Hey guys,
1- I thought about buying a new graphics card. With the current online games (Overwatch, Apex etc) everything works very well, but with future triple A games such as Gta 6 or Cyberpunk I think that it will no longer be enough. Even now I can't get past the middle graphics setting for story games. I thought I'd get the RTX3070 / 80 when it's available again.
But I was advised to change everything, i.e. Mainboard / processor etc, because it is not so good if the graphics card is too new and the other components are too old.
Do you see a problem here with the age difference?
(Secondary, please consider separately)
2- I like to stream on Twitch every now and then. So far only Overwatch, WoW and only in 720p. For example, if I stream Overwatch with 10 open Chrome tasks (+ video running), I have a CPU load of about 60-80%. Is the value ok? Which processor would be appropriate if a game is running in the background, I have 10 Googlechrome tasks open and I don't have to worry about my processor load? I think I would have to change my mainboard right away, right?
1) The graphics card would certainly change in the near future, as the prices will most likely fall due to the new RTX 30Series. However, you have to note that a 450 watt power supply is not enough for new graphics cards. A 650 watt power supply is recommended for the 3070.
The mainboard also only supports PCI 3. The new 30 series uses PCI 4. Although it can also be used with PCI 3, it reduces the performance of the graphics card. The mainboard is also only supported for one ram with a speed of 2133MHZ, which is not much these days.
The processor is more of an older model with only 4 cores and 8 threads. I would recommend 6 cores and 12 threads.
Conclusion:
I would certainly get a new graphics card, mainboard, power supply and processor and, depending on the circumstances, a new RAM (don't know what kind of one you have)
Upgrading just one component of the PC is difficult. With a new graphics card, a new power supply unit and a new processor are required.
The easiest way is to sell your current system as it is and buy a new one.
