PC Upgrade

[Enfentonk]

I am currently running an i5 3570k @ stock speeds with an ASUS P8Z77-V and stock cooler which I will probably upgrade with my new graphics card - I am currently running a GTX 1050ti. I am upgrading to a GTX 1070 and don't know what CPU to upgrade to or what resolution/refresh rate monitor to pair with the system. All advice is appreciated

[Phentos]

So are you doing a new build entirely? Or are you holding on to your Z77 platform?

 

If you're doing a new build, an i5 8600K or Ryzen 5 2600X would be a good fit for a GTX 1070 for 1080p/144hz gaming. If you have more money to spare, the i7 8700K would undoubtedly be the best option. If you go with a Ryzen-based system, make sure you go with RAM rated for at least 3000Mhz.

 

if you're holding on to your Z77 board and RAM, then you may consider a secondhand i7 3770K. That is still more than quick enough to handle a GTX 1070 in 1080p/144hz gaming.