1070 Upgrade from 1060

[Borikhr]

Hey I built my first ever PC back in August and I've loved it so far. So much in fact I think I want to make the jump to 1440p OR 1080p 144hz monitor.

I want to upgrade to a 1070 from my current 1060 but I am worried my CPU will bottleneck.

My build is below and note I will be getting more RAM and an SSD

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vGqhLD

Thoughts? Any specific cards I should look at?

[Damascus]

EH,  any 1070 or 980 ti will do well.  Get the cheapest one you like the aesthetics of.

[Borikhr]

Just now, Damascus said:

EH,  any 1070 or 980 ti will do well.  Get the cheapest one you like the aesthetics of.

My CPU won't bottleneck? I feel like it's just slightly underpowered for the card

 

[Damascus]

Just now, Borikhr said:

My CPU won't bottleneck? I feel like it's just slightly underpowered for the card

 

It will definitely bottleneck a 108p,  get 1440p and you should be OK.  If you can afford it wait for next gen 8700/8700k, should have 6c/12t and fit on your current mobo.  Perfect upgrade.  Another option is getting a cheap kaby/sky i7 second hand.

[Borikhr]

1 minute ago, huilun02 said:

Total budget?

I don't really know yet, I know I don't want to go any higher than $550 at all, but if a really good option is out there, eh.

[Borikhr]

Just now, Borikhr said:

I don't really know yet, I know I don't want to go any higher than $550 at all, but if a really good option is out there, eh.

 

2 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

Total budget?

Oh and that would try to include a monitor as well, but idk 

[Damascus]

Just now, Borikhr said:

I don't really know yet, I know I don't want to go any higher than $550 at all, but if a really good option is out there, eh.

Definitely get a 6700/6700k second hand for $220 and a 1070 for $330 (amazon rn, evga ftw 1070 for $330)

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Borikhr said:

 

Oh and that would try to include a monitor as well, but idk 

No way, 1440p/1080p 144hz both start at $200-250