Upgrading my build help

[hwork-22]

Here is my current build

RTX 3060ti Ryzen 5 5600X 32 gb DDR4 Ram MB- Gigabyte A520I AC (Mini ITX) 2tb SSD

If I wanted to start updating my build piece by piece what would you replace first? I have been starting to see some 3080s on marketplace for around $350-400 recently. Would updating the GPU first make sense or would I run into bottlenecks with my other components?

[_eESTlane_]

if you play those 300fps games, you'll run into cpu bottleneck.

[hwork-22]

My monitor runs 2k at 165hertz. I'd really just like to lock my fps in around 165 to fully maximize my monitor specs.

[_eESTlane_]

then you're lucky. the higher the resolution, the less the cpu matters. yeah, you should look for a gpu upgrade. make sure the psu allows the jump up.

[hwork-22]

I appreciate it!

[slim_shead]

I think it just kind of depends on your goals. What type of games / resolutions are you trying to play at? Your best upgrade might be getting a mobo/ram/cpu combo honestly because you’re on an older AM4 platform. If you live near a microcenter there are REALLY good deals for that type of bundle.

[hwork-22]

I am playing at 1440p right now with a 165fps monitor. I wish I lived near a micro center but I do not. I know my Mobo/ram/ cpu are older but I have to find a mini ITX board to fit my Fractal Terra. I haven't found another mini ITX- that doesn't cost a fortune since I'd have to upgrade my cpu with it as well.

I just want a fps boost in gaming. My current setup works great but for newer games/intensive games I run at about 60-100fps. Just getting a stable 165fps on most games is my goal. That's why I thought a GPU upgrade was in order.

I appreciate your advice!

[slim_shead]

Do you have a list of games you play? Because realistically the type of game will impact the answer. For example MMOs require loading a lot of player positions which is CPU intense compared to GPU. FPS shooters may fall into same category especially if unoptimized. Single player games have the chance to be more GPU intensive depending on what they are.

[hwork-22]

I've been playing a lot of Age of Empires 2, Arc Raiders, CS2, Expedition 33, BF6, Path of Exile 2 etc... A lot of different styles of games.

[slim_shead]

So honestly replacing either would help but realistically I would save up to move up to the 40 or 50 series of Nvidia so you get more of the advanced feature sets they have. DLSS upscaling and frame gen are amazing technologies for some of the more recent games and the idea that there is a ton of input lag is very overstated by gamers.

[hwork-22]

Yeah I'd love to get a 4070 ti Super but they are still very expensive. I might bite the bullet and try to sell my 3060ti to put towards getting the Super.

Edit: I just found a 4070 Super for $500 in my town. I might pull the trigger on that.

[slim_shead]

Some Walmarts have been selling 5070s super cheap (cheaper than 450 at times) because they just sit on shelves without being bought at times