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Hello everyone.  I currently have a Ryzen 1600 with 16gb 3000mhz ram and a 1080ti.  I just got a new 21:9 ultrawide LG 144hz monitor.  Previously was on a benq 144hz 1080p screen and this setup crushed every game, but now I'm starting to notice the FPS dips and input lag.  Would upgrading my ryzen 1600 to a 3800X give me worthwhile frame rate improvements?  I know getting a 2080 TI would definitely increase my FPS, but wanted to know getting a Ryzen 1600 to 3800X for 1440p gaming would be noticeable.  Thanks!

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CPU, but I wouldn't get a 3800X, I'd jump either to the 3700x or the 3900x.

 

What motherboard do you have?

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I dont see a serious reason to upgrade from a 1080ti.

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Just now, brontosaurus_ said:

Even at 3440x1440?

A faster CPU should solve your Problems. 1080Ti is still a good Card. I game on a 980Ti in 1440p. I have Gsync and a faster CPU tho.

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In what games are you noticing frame-dips and/or input lag? And what settings are you using on those games? Is this something that also started recently with those games?

 

Your GPU is going to be fine for probably quite a while still. A friend has a GTX 980 (not the Ti) and is still happily chugging along from what I've heard.

 

Are you running at stock speed/turbo, or have you also tried overclocking your CPU? Consider that first (upgrading your cooling solution if necessary) to see how much you can squeeze out of your system before replacing your CPU. Since if your current mainboard doesn't support third-gen Ryzen with just a BIOS upgrade, you'll need to replace both. So before jumping down that road - and the cost that comes with it - see what more you can squeeze out of what you've got.

 

Also you say you have 3000MHz RAM, but is it actually running at 3000MHz as well? If not, do that first as well and see if your performance improves enough.

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