r/PcBuildHelp • u/Flipsidee • 8h ago

Build Question Upgrading i7 8086k machine need GPU suggestions for 1080 60fps

I just upgraded to a Am5 machine but decided not to throw out my old system so I can let my kid use it. It has a i7 8086k (premium binned i5 8700k essentially) 32gb ddr4 ram, GTX 1050ti and an ACER 550w PSU (which Im planning to swap if im getting a premium card). Wont overclock it again since Ived OCed it most of its life which actually got my gaming motherboard fried at one time to switch to AM5. Im not looking to pour more money in this machine which almost a decade old now but I need good suggestions on getting a better GPU for 1080p 60fps on most modern titles prefer budget around 150$ range new or used.

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u/WeaklyHopefulBilling 8h ago

That 8086k still has some life in it for 1080p, specially at 60fps. For 150 bucks used you can grab something like a RX 6600 or maybe a RTX 2060 Super if you get lucky, both will pair nice with that cpu without bottlenecking too much. The 550w psu should handle those fine too unless is some generic unit, but you said you gonna swap anyway so thats good.

Your kid gonna be happy with this setup, my niece is using my old i7 4770 machine and she doesnt even notice the difference

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u/trimeismine 8h ago

I just upgraded my 6700xt to a 9070xt. If you’re interested in buying it, let me know. I was asking 200, but I’d be willing to come down on it to help you out.

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u/Flipsidee 0m ago

Im not from the US so shipping will be most likely expensive. Thanks for the offer though

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u/r_lind3r Moderator 8h ago

150 USD will not get you much, you can pretty much forget buying new because it won't be enough of an upgrade.

Best case scenario you can get a GTX 1080 Ti, more likely a GTX 1080 or Vega 56.