Upgrade Dilemma

[Cromat]

Greetings,

 

I am back again yay!

 

Current Rig:

CPU: Intel I7 6700K (4.4GHz*) *MSI Game Boost
GFX CARD: MSI 1080GTX Ti Lightning Z
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4X8GB) 3200MHz DDR4 (XMP)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2
DISPLAY: Benq XL2411Z 24" 1920x1080 144Hz 1ms

I previously posted a thread in regards to a CPU upgrade for my rig (Zen 2 being the recommendation). My current rig is primarily used to gaming (90% gaming 5% browsing 5% random stuff). I am running a 1080gtx ti at 1080p @144hz with the intention of maxing the settings in all games I play. I've been informed that bottlenecks can occur even at 144hz at my resolution and to make up for this a beefier CPU than my current 6700K would be the best option if I want to stick to 1080P. However, I have been thinking, what if I switch to 4K @ 60hz/higher refresh? Would I still need to upgrade my CPU to make the most of my GPU?

 

TLDR:

 

Stick with 1080P 144hz but invest in a beefier CPU OR upgrade to a 4K 60hz/higher refresh gaming monitor.

 

Decisions decisions...

 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

 

 

 

[Uptivuptiz]

I myself have 6700K + 1080Ti with a 144Hz monitor and I don't see any critical bottlenecks in that config. Tried running Minecraft for fun and got around 1300 FPS lol with a CPU load of 85% and GPU load of 100%

[GoldenLag]

Maybe look at 1440p 144hz monitor. Otherwise just stay tight, i dont see a major reason to upgrade. 

[Cromat]

2 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Maybe look at 1440p 144hz monitor.

So something like this?:

 

https://www.wootware.co.za/dell-s2716dg-27-wqhd-2560x1440-144hz-1ms-nvidia-g-sync-16-9-tn-panel-gaming-monitor.html

[LukeSavenije]

4 minutes ago, CromaT said:

So something like this?:

 

https://www.wootware.co.za/dell-s2716dg-27-wqhd-2560x1440-144hz-1ms-nvidia-g-sync-16-9-tn-panel-gaming-monitor.html

if you like tn, yeah

[Cromat]

I've decided to rather save up for the screen on my previous post, My current screen is a TN Panel so I don't think I'll have an issue with it.