GPU Bottlenecking

[Im_Elgia]

Hey, just had a questions and would love anyone's opinion on them!  Right now I have a pc with a Rtyzen 7 1700, GTX 1060, and 16gb of ram, with a 1440p 144hz monitor.  I generally play lower spec games, or turn the resolution of the game to 1080p, so I haven't had too many problems with framerate.  Oh, I am also using the stock cooler.  I built this on a tight budget, and thought the stock cooler would do when I built it back in 2017.  Okay, so now that's out of the way, let's get down to business.  I recently watched the new water cooling video that Linus made, and after I watched the bottle necking video.  Then I thought that my gpu definitely could bottleneck my rig.  So I decided to ask you guys!  Should I upgrade my GPU and what would be best for my resolution?  I have been mostly playing a lot of minecraft and cs, and occasionally some other games.  The big problem is running minecraft with shaders is really laggy, and generally gives me below 30 fps.  Last thing, when I upgrade my gpu, would it be fine leaving the stock cooler, or should I buy a cheaper AIO?  I was thinking about getting this evga one for 115;  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N16CAKN/?coliid=ICCNVEW524R64&colid=2D8GMMPOLRE91&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Thank you for your time

[Statik]

I would get an air cooler rather than a cheap AIO. You can get a Dark Rock Pro 4 for like $99, and they're amazing.

[Praesi]

4 minutes ago, Statik said:

I would get an air cooler rather than a cheap AIO. You can get a Dark Rock Pro 4 for like $99, and they're amazing.

Air Cooling MasterRace.

Noctua NH-D 15 Black would be my choice tho.

[Statik]

1 hour ago, Praesi said:

Air Cooling MasterRace.

Noctuy NH-D 15 Black would be my choice tho.

I'm still a water guy. But I can't deny air is just as good, and realistically probably a better option than water unless you're into custom loops.

 

And for sure, NH-D15 is an actual superb cooler. DRP4 just was the first thing to come to mind.

 

OP would also probably be good with like a Gammax 400. They're cheap, and do fairly well.

[Praesi]

Just now, Statik said:

I'm still a water guy. But I can't deny air is just as good, and realistically probably a better option than water unless you're into custom loops.

 

And for sure, NH-D15 is an actual superb cooler. DRP4 just was the first thing to come to mind.

 

OP would also probably be good with like a Gammax 400. They're cheap, and do fairly well.

NoctuA 

 

Yes, costum Loops are nice to look at. But i dont like it for my Rigs. To expensive, to much maintenance.

And most important, no liguid comes near to my PC but Beer.

[Statik]

1 hour ago, Praesi said:

NoctuA 

 

Yes, costum Loops are nice to look at. But i dont like it for my Rigs. To expensive, to much maintenance.

And most important, no liguid comes near to my PC but Beer.

Touche.

 

I was just talking about pure performance. A beefy custom loop will outdo any air purely in performance. But air is way more reliable/safe.

[Praesi]

3 minutes ago, Statik said:

Touche.

 

I was just talking about pure performance. A beefy custom loop will outdo any air purely in performance. But air is way more reliable/safe.

Ya sure. But its realy a Hobby of its own. No Performance gain that would make me switch.

But i totaly understand why People like it.

[Im_Elgia]

Thank you all for your responses the last hour!  I will probably look into air cooling.  I just think aio's look nice, and don't take up as much room around the cpu.  But as for the GPU, any suggestions?  Or should I just keep my 1060?

 

Thank you all for your time

[Praesi]

45 minutes ago, Im_Elgia said:

Thank you all for your responses the last hour!  I will probably look into air cooling.  I just think aio's look nice, and don't take up as much room around the cpu.  But as for the GPU, any suggestions?  Or should I just keep my 1060?

 

Thank you all for your time

If you buy a new GPU. Just choose one with an aftermarked open Fan solution and all will be fine. No need to change anything about it. Dont buy the blower style ones! Its loud and way less effective.