Quick backstory:
I ordered a super build from IBuyPower and it didn’t work. Video card damaged while in transit they say. Fully refunded just two days ago. This was the first time I didn’t build a computer myself and probably the only time I try a pre-built.
Today, I got an email from EVGA that the 3080 FTW card I put myself on the waiting list for, 8 months ago, is available and I had 20 hours to buy it at $955 or it would be handed off to the next person on the list. So I nabbed it.
Now, I am going to start buying parts again and either build it myself or have my friend at work do it. He is younger and less prone to throwing stuff when angry. While I gather the bits I need, I was wondering if I could stick the new card in my current system. It’s 4+ years old and currently housing my much loved 1080. Just fiddle around with the card.
Current setup is:
Intel(R) Core™ i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~4.0GHz
Memory: 32768MB RAM
Window 10 Pro
Mainboard: ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO LGA1151
Just wondering. Probably not going to do it…but if I did. Would the CPU/Mainboard bottleneck the card?
Gimme your thoughts.
XOXO,
Phitz
The CPU will not bottleneck. I know a buddy who has the same set up and has zero issues. Also found videos on Youtube to confirm.
I’d be more concern about what power supply you have. Base on the components you listed, I’d assume you have something greater than 500w.
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Depending on your resolution and refresh rate you may not notice any difference at all. While I haven’t tried Cyberpunk yet, I use a GTX 1080 on my living room TV at 1920x1080 at 60Hz and everything I’ve played runs perfectly. I noticed a huge difference on my 2560x1440 at 165Hz monitor with an RTX 3080 though.
Pretty much this. When I upgraded to a 3080TI, I thought my 750W P/S would be sufficient based on research around the web. Everything was working great and even my max watt usage at that point was in the 600s.
Then I loaded Snowrunner and maxed out the graphic settings; I tripped my OC protection in like 10 mins. Made a quick run to BestBuy to get an 850 that very evening.
800w. I always add 200+w more than what spec’ed
well your motherboard only has PCIE 3.0 and that graphic cards is a 4.0, but I don’t think there is a game that can stress that out… yet
Not sure what the power for the 1080 was but I think the 3080 needs 350 watts all by itself so I don’t think a 500 watt supply would do it. You want to use two separate power lines from the supply not one with a split as those line are not rated for 350.
my 3080 only ever reaches 450W max when playing warzone or Cyberpunk.
Fortunately, 4.0 is backward compatible but of course limited to 3.0.
And I have an 850 Watt PS.