Greetings everyone, I would like to thank you for watching my video. After receiving feedback, I realized that I missed an important issue - the CPU bottlenecking the GPU during the test. In my future video, I plan to address this issue by replacing the CPU with a suitable replacement and running all the tests with both the 1060 and 1070 GPUs. I appreciate the feedback and the call out, and thank you for your continued support.
Hey! Honest and great video! I have a question about this GPU - I have the opportunity to get ASUS ROG Strix 1070 8GB (non Ti) for about 150$ or a much newer (2,5 years warranty) Gigabyte Eagle RTX 3060 12 GB for about 245$. My main concerns are: - Power usage (I have no idea how much these cards use, I had an ASUS Strix GTX 960 2GB OC and now I have a Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti 4GB - Will the 1070 be more useful for video editing like Davinci Resolve then the RTX 3060 because of bandwith speed or am I better off with 12 GB or VRAM instead of 8GB? - I don't really play new games, but the old ones like BF 4, DayZ, stuff like that... So I tend to invest the price difference to change my old i5 4690 + DDR3 to i3 12100F + DDR 4. Do you think that I should go with the 1070 now and change CPU or wait it out and change to the 12th gen later and get the newer GPU? Thanks in advance!
@@Robertsson To be honest, I don't have much experience with Intel CPUs at the moment. However, if I were to go with the 3060, I feel there could be bottlenecking issues with the CPU you currently have, meaning that you wouldn't get the full use out of the card. Having more VRAM would be nice for video editing, which is what I'm honestly looking at for my rig at the moment, and the price of the 3060 isn't bad. On the flip side, you wouldn't get the best performance from the card, so upgrading the CPU and ram might be the first step in this case. But it's also 50/50 from the way I see it with the options you have left. In my opinion, if it were me with this option, I would go with the CPU and RAM upgrade first, and then worry about the GPU later. This is what I did with my main rig, which is why my next step is a new GPU. Currently. Side note I use my laptop with a 3060 (of course, it's a cut-down version for the laptop), but it keeps up with my main rig well when I travel at times if that helps any.
Built a new computer last summer around AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Pretty expensive one as I want it to last few years (my upgrade cycle is usually 6-7 years). But as GPU prices were as they were, I used my EVGA 1070 from old computer in new setup for couple of months until I found decent deal for a RTX 3080/12. With decent CPU it's still a beast, can actually even do some 4k gaming (Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning, Skyrim, Deus Ex Human Revolution etc.) I was a bit sad when I finally sold my old computer with 1070. Really good card.
I have a 1070 ti and I was always afraid to overclock when I was a teenager until a learned that you really can't damage the card unless your messing with voltages which I never do. But I game on Linux and I used an overclock utility called GreenWithEnvy and I got the GPU overclocked 200Mhz higher and the VRAM overclocked 730Mhz higher and it added between 20-30fps in 1080p resolution. I basically just crank up the clock speed for the GPU by 25 or 50Mhz increments and run a benchmark and as long as you don't freeze or get artifacts or garbled output then you can bump it up some more until you do get problems with it being stable and then I go back one adjustment and do smaller increments until I find the exact limit and then back off like 10Mhz. Then rinse and repeat for VRAM and it usually can go much higher. I think they just pick safe defaults and ship every card with the same timings so that they are guaranteed to work. What also eased my mind on overclocking is that most motherboards have safe overclocking as standard features for CPU and RAM. As long as your not messing with voltages you really can't screw anything up. And the GPU fans automatically ramp up to control the temps so you really can't go wrong.
That's awesome! Personally, I haven't dabbled into the overclocking world yet. I played around with it a few years ago, but I haven't done anything in that area recently. This information you provided has some good insights, and I might consider using it in a video about beginner overclocking. By making mistakes myself, I can help others avoid them.
My i7 4790k devils canyon cpu and 1070 sc still going strong, I play everything in 1080 high setting almost. 1440p medium settings and it’s still going strong
That's awesome!!! I just bought another budget CPU that's a little stronger to do some retest with both cards in one video to compare with the last video. I will look into maybe trying the 1440p to see what it does as for performance and see if it help before i tear the rig down for the swap out. Thank you for watching.
I am a GTX 1070 owner as well. I have x2 of GTX 1070s to be exact. I've build a sub pc with a Ryzen 5 3600 and the MSI GTX 1070 gaming X, and am really thrilled on how that old gpu can still hold up very well.
@@notspellmanhi man as a guy that streamed. I believe it’s more than enough I used to stream with a gtx 1050ti and a ryzen 5 1600 and it was ok but with a 1070 it will be much better
I have this gpu too but its EVGA FTW2 model which has kinda better cooling, this thing sometimes bottlenecks my i7-6700k in some cpu demanding games btw i saw some bottleneck in your video too so if you upgrade your cpu you will definitelly get higher fps
Yeah, I noticed thanks to the comment from my viewers, and I don't know why I missed it while shooting. I have plans to shoot another video with both the 1060 and 1070 to show the difference with just a CPU upgrade. I have thought of doing a slow build-up of better and better parts on older stuff as it comes on the used market for cheap. Thanks for watching my video and the support!
I built a pc and took my 1070 out if the pre-built i had. My God. With a decent cpu and faster ram. I found myself not so eager to get a new gpu yet it's a great card
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the GTX 1070 with a decent CPU and faster RAM. It's impressive how well it performs, even with some of the newer games out there. The card continues to hold its own and deliver a great gaming experience. Your feedback reaffirms the value and longevity of the GTX 1070. Keep enjoying those newer games and happy gaming!
just bought myself a used palit gtx 1070 super jetstream for MYR450 (which is $100.89) pairing it with my old i5-3470, and 8gb-1600mhz ram. did a lot of research before buying, and nearly went for the gtx 1660 super but just felt right getting the 1070 instead. mind you it is a world of difference coming from a passive gt 1030. personally i bought it for adventure/rpg type, and i'm not going to even think of gaming latest AAA titles on it. i haven't played games since the ps3 were around so the graphics is still 'wow-ing' me 🤣 there still so many good old titles you can play before investing on newer and faster gpus and playing the new AAA titles. good luck for those interested in the 1070... no regrets.
I honestly don't have much to add to that comment. Thanks for watching, and I hope to bring more PC-related stuff to the channel, so make sure you're subscribed.
I also just got a GTX 1070 (EVGA in my case) on eBay for my "odd jobs" computer so I can do other stuff while not typing up my gaming machine. Before tax and shipping was $89 and with tax and shipping was $102.
Just picked up one of these for $30 great card for that price, it's a beast FSR 2 quality 4k 30+ fps is good enough for me. runs really cool even being a 7 year old graphics card.
As a EVGA GTX 1070 SC user myself, the answer is both yes and no (a k.a it really depends on your need/usage). If you're playing non-GPU bound latest titles, old titles, or doesn't really care about playing with lower graphic in 1080p this card is still very capable. Me myself loves to play more modern graphically pleasing titles and this card starting to show it's age (even with modern tech like FSR).
I do agree it really does depend the use case of the card but this was more for budget gamer just wanting to get in to pc gaming at cheap cost. I use hardware until i start experiencing a problem with the way i want my setting and then upgrade. Im still using a 1080ti at the moment in my second room but have 4070 in my main rig depending what im playing like you said. Thank for the comment.
I finshing my 2nd pre-built gaming built just wait on my 1070 mini from ebay $96 shipped it dell inspiron 3671, i5 9400, 16gb ram, 1tb m.2, 1tb harddrive, evga 600w power supply i used rx 560 4gb until my new one comes in can't wait to see the difference of performance but right now it's $150 but once I get the 1070 I'll be $200 built and I think I did pretty good for $200
That sounds like a pretty decent setup. Just remember to use DDU (display driver unistaller) when you install the new gpu. You don't want the amd and nvidia drivers fighting.
The cost drop of the card is why i got one plus Im kinda trying to collect evga cards. I recently picked up a 1080ti for super cheap needed fans and it been working like a champ. Thanks for watching.
Earlier versions of those cards with the ACX3.0 cooling had issues with overheating/burning VRMs and gaps between the VRAM thermal pads. They weren't even touching. Evga sent out optional thermal pad kits and updated bios. You might want to check yours.
Likely the owner's case fan setup or power supply. I buy/sell used cards a lot. I have had pretty good luck with picking them up. 1070's are around $100 locally now, great price/performance compared to the last two years of the GPU scarce. I also tear down and repast any card that I am going to sell or keep for a period of time. There's some dirty cards out there.
I do agree. I have actually been in contact with the previous owner, and he purchased a new card without any other upgrades, and it has been working fine. It's kind of a mystery. I have not pushed this card to its max, but I am still waiting to find a better CPU in the spirit of this cheap, thrown-together PC. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate the support.
I still rock my i7 6700k @4.5. On a Asus maximus V8 hero and a GTX 1070 from Asus. Build it myself years ago. Playing all my games on 1440p and games look great even with settings abit lower as you would on 1080p
That,s awesome. I have started taking some of my older hardware and converting friends and family from consoles over to pc gaming. Just to keep good electronic out of the land fields.
My uncle gave me his old PC, it runs perfectly fine but he’s just upgraded, I’ve done some research and I have the 1070. I’m going to start playing DCS and I want the immersion, I’m glad the 1070 performs so well.
It does well in most of the game I run. Thought another person did point out I am not testing the newest titles which I plan on ding some test in the near future with.
I have a BLACK EDITION GTX 1070 SC 8G VERY NICE STRONG SMOOTH GAMEPLAY.. VERY PLEASED WITH EVGA HIGHER END MID RANGE CARDS. MSI GTX 1080 8G AND MSI DRAGON GTX 1080 11G O'C UNTOUCHABLE VERY POWERFUL ULTRA FULL SETTINGS FLY PELICAN.
I just picked up EVGA this one is a 1080ti for supper cheap... I'm loving playing around with the older cards right now . Thanks for watching and the comment.
Mate, I am running (still) a GTX 1650 4GB DDR6 card. Might be time to update to a 1070. Twice the vram. Some games i think stress my little 1650 out sometimes lol.
Hello! If I were in your shoes, I would consider upgrading to a GTX 1070, especially if you can find one at a reasonable price. It offers a significant improvement over the 1650. However, if I had the choice, I would aim for a good used GPU from the 20 series. You might be able to find one at a similar price point as the 1070, or perhaps slightly higher. The advantage of opting for a 20 series GPU would be a longer lifespan and potentially better performance.
@@RatchetBuildz Thank you for the reply. I did some shopping around, the 20 series seem, very high in price in my local economy at the moment. So I got my hands on a Asus GTX 1070 8G Turbo. And it was pretty cheap, A LOT cheaper than the 20 series. I will be overhauling it with new thermal paste and pads once it arrives as well. I will keep my eyes open on the 20 series cards to see if I spot a good deal later down the line though. Any particular 20 series I should Wishlist? Hopefully the one I got for now will do a decent job (waiting for it to be delivered).
if u used better cpu this gpu will push lot more im using gtx 1070 ti for 3 years now and it serve me well especally for 1080p esports games u can still get 100+fps with mixed settings and in campaning games for sure its good for low med settings at 70+fps in games at 1080p even games till 2022 u can run almost at med high with no problem some at ultra and u can get from overclock about 10fps gain.... i upgraded to cpu i5 12600k and in warzone 2 i get at very low at 1440p 100-120fps most of the times at 1080p with everything ultra 70+fps so is it worth it ? yes it is still if u low money in pocket and cannot get high series like rtx 3 series or 4 get a 1070 or 1070 ti u can get it for 120bucks i think and even u can add extra money for 1080 ti its like 160 bucks these card will last 2 more years in new titles u can enjoy at new games with these cards anyway i will keep it for 1 more year and im going upgrade to 4070 TI started to save money for new RTX series still im happy with my 1070 ti i will miss this card
Thank you for your comment, Sml1eY. I agree that the GTX 1070 is a great GPU, and I stand behind it. I do acknowledge that I didn't notice the bottlenecking during the video shoot, and I apologize for that. However, I'm committed to circling back and re-running the test with a different CPU to show the true difference without bottlenecking. I believe this will provide more accurate information and open doors for others to see the real difference in a bottlenecking situation. Thank you for your valuable feedback; it's greatly appreciated.
Yes, I went from a 3600 to a 5800x (zen3 ) and got a lot more performance. Really, everyone should get zen 3, at least a 5600, as soon as possible if they can.
You know i haven't thought about the bottlenecking of things this will be something i need to check into and update on. This was just a cheap budget pc but may need upgrade the cpu in that rig or do a testing with the cards on my main rig.
Upon reviewing my video footage, I discovered that some of the footage that I did not include in the video showed high CPU usage, indicating a bottleneck. Additionally, even some of the footage that I did use in the video showed similar issues. To address this problem, I plan to upgrade my CPU with a budget-friendly option for a future video and rerun the test to see if there is a noticeable difference. I still need to retest without my video capture and monitoring software to determine if the bottleneck is still present. I noticed that the game runs better without any background applications running.
Yeah, the bottleneck honestly hurt my review, and I want to make another video to retest and update this video, but life has changed, and I have little time at the moment. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the comment.
Noob question here, so excuse me if this sounds dumb. But doesn't the 80ish degrees temp on the CPU affect its longevity? I'm kinda scared to let it run that hot for 4+ hours when gaming.
Your CPU is too slow for the Gpu. You need to upgrade to a 3600 atleast. Your Gpu isn’t even being fully utilized it should be around 95-99% utilization but it’s not anywhere near that, your cpu is holding you Gpu back
Yes, I do agree, and for some reason, completely looked over this while I was making the video and noticed after post when another viewer pointed out. I plan on Making a new video with an upgraded cpu to show the difference with the same gpu with different cpu and performance uplift. Thank you for watching and the in put.
Honestly, at the moment, I recommend looking for a 1080. The prices are really low; I just picked one up for $80, and it's very comparable to the 2070 Super I already have. A video on the 1080 TI is coming soon. Thanks for watching.
These are my thoughts on upgrading my PC. Firstly, I consider whether there is anything wrong with my current PC. Secondly, I assess if there are any tasks or activities that I can no longer perform efficiently. If I encounter issues with components or face problems, I may consider upgrading certain parts. However, I also evaluate whether my system still performs adequately and fulfills all the tasks I require. If it continues to meet my needs, then I question the necessity of upgrading. Is it solely because I desire the latest technology? While there's nothing wrong with wanting the newest advancements, I must consider if it is truly essential to spend money on purchasing new components. Currently, my main rig consists of a Ryzen 9 5950X with a 2060 Super, and it runs all the games I play smoothly at well over 60fps. It also performs well for video editing tasks. The only potential benefits I would gain from an upgrade are slightly faster rendering times and perhaps smoother footage scrubbing. However, I have managed to mitigate the latter issue by adjusting my cache settings. Certainly, I desire the latest components and the cutting-edge of technology, but do I truly need them? No, my current setup adequately fulfills all my requirements, and there are no other significant problems with the system.
@@RatchetBuildz Upgrading wouldnt make Sense because its Lega 1151 Socket and even an i9 9900k would be way too overpriced For its Performance. I guess i will buy a New one
For the conversion I got for the currency that seems a lot high for that gpu. If you could I would suggest looking a little more for a cheaper one. On that note I also don't know the market from where your from or if that is normal for your area but seem high for what has been found in the US. As for the power supply it probably could run it but wouldn't recommend it. The stock requirement i have found with a quick search recommend minimum 500w,
The 1070 is still a decent card as really speed and performance has not gone up all that much with the newer generations as they have opted to go for other options such as lighting effects and AI frame generation. However, only get a 1070 if you can find a good deal on a used one as a new one is not that much less then just getting a new 3060 or 3070 which would be a better getting between 10 to 40 FPS more on average and having ray tracing and DLSS. If you can find a used 1070 or 1070Ti for $100 or less to build a budget system go for it, but you are going to have to run some games at medium or lower settings. If you want to play Cyberpunk, Warzone, Battlefield, or Starfield and have it look good and run smooth though skip the 1070s and go for a 3060 if you can.
I agree that the GTX 1070 is still a decent graphics card, and its performance depends on the games you're trying to play. However, newer games often require more RAM, especially if you're playing at high settings and 1440p resolution. If you're willing to play at 1080p and occasionally lower the settings to medium, the difference in visuals might not be that significant. I always recommend considering buying used cards in the 10 series to prevent electronic waste and save money, particularly for those on a budget. When buying new, the price difference between the 20 series or 30 series cards isn't that significant. Thank you for your valuable comment and input, as it benefits the community. Also, thank you for watching my video. I have some new content coming out soon featuring another 1070 that I acquired for a build for my friend, along with a new CPU for the budget rig.
You can run Cyberpunk at 1080p medium/high settings with a bit upscaling with no problems. Solid 60fps. Played the whole game twice with it. Now I can run it at ultra settings without upscaling on my new laptop but I must say its no big difference. Games nowadays look good even on medium settings.
@@Crystali10-q2b Just doing a quick search using userbenchmark; the 1070Ti would be about 20% better then the 1660Ti and 60% better then the 1650s Super. Even though they came out two years later.
@@g.eberling8700 Cyberpunk is one of the game I'm want to purchase and start including in my testing but think I'm going to get star-field next and see what older cards can actually run it at. Just picked up a super cheap 1080ti. Though minimum specs for the game is a 1070ti I'm not sure if it will actually run it.
The GTX 1070 is a graphics card I haven't conducted further testing with since encountering some bottleneck issues. However, it could still offer a few more years of use. It's important to note that while newer games may not run optimally on it, some will still run fine. To determine if it's a good fit for your build, I recommend researching the specific games you want to play and checking their system requirements. This will provide you with a better idea of whether the GTX 1070 is suitable for your needs.
@shoptokroydas7686 it's been a while since I have messed with a bulldozer system. I know my buddy used one for a long time playing Warcraft with a 1070 he was pleased with it for a long time. It was playable frame rates, but that was a time before we got into frame counters and stuff, so I couldn't give specifics.
i update FX-8320 this year Rysen 5600x it rafly 3x faster . "msi 550-PRO-A mohterboar 32gt 3200 mhz ram " my fx 8320 was owerlocked 3.8ghz last 2 year use
I do agree i didn't realize the bottleneck issue tell after i posted and a viewer pointed it out. Something I am looking at retesting with a different cpu in the future. Thanks for watching and the comment.
I haven't conducted any testing with Intel processors, but based on a quick research, it seems that it can be compared to the Ryzen 5 3600, which should be a good match for the GTX 1070. This configuration should make for a solid entry-level gaming PC.
@@RatchetBuildz I got a Ryzen 5 1500X and havent had any issues with my 1070. There's probably some bottlenecking happening but I've not noticed with 1080p high settings in most games, newer tripple A games have some fps issues, but lets be real. Tripple A games also haven't really been the best for optimisation lately.
I'm excited to share that I'm slowly building my collection of GPUs so I can create even more videos and showcase my mistakes. I believe that the tech RUclips community is missing out on covering the basics of PC building, which is why I'm passionate about filling that gap. In fact, in this video, I made a mistake by overlooking a bottleneck that was right in front of me. I'm grateful for your support and for tuning in to watch my content.
I think it'd be beneficial if you also had how to overlook guides since a lot of people need help with that. I don't bother with OCing myself, It turns into moddi g skyrim, 10 minutes of tinkering for 1 minute of play.
@@michaelkoerner4578 Overclocking is something I haven't done much myself, mostly because I need something really stable. But with this cheap PC build, it might not be a bad idea, as long as I can make sure it stays cool enough. Thank you for the suggestion.
@@RatchetBuildz overlooking is easy. It's all baby steps. Change speed, restart reboot. Change voltage, restart reboot. When you start artificing you pushed it too hard
For the used graphics card market and how affordable they are, I agree. I recently acquired a 1080 Ti that needs the fans replaced for just around 80 bucks. Testing will be conducted on it soon. Thanks for watching.
Greetings everyone, I would like to thank you for watching my video. After receiving feedback, I realized that I missed an important issue - the CPU bottlenecking the GPU during the test. In my future video, I plan to address this issue by replacing the CPU with a suitable replacement and running all the tests with both the 1060 and 1070 GPUs. I appreciate the feedback and the call out, and thank you for your continued support.
Hey! Honest and great video! I have a question about this GPU - I have the opportunity to get ASUS ROG Strix 1070 8GB (non Ti) for about 150$ or a much newer (2,5 years warranty) Gigabyte Eagle RTX 3060 12 GB for about 245$.
My main concerns are:
- Power usage (I have no idea how much these cards use, I had an ASUS Strix GTX 960 2GB OC and now I have a Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
- Will the 1070 be more useful for video editing like Davinci Resolve then the RTX 3060 because of bandwith speed or am I better off with 12 GB or VRAM instead of 8GB?
- I don't really play new games, but the old ones like BF 4, DayZ, stuff like that... So I tend to invest the price difference to change my old i5 4690 + DDR3 to i3 12100F + DDR 4. Do you think that I should go with the 1070 now and change CPU or wait it out and change to the 12th gen later and get the newer GPU?
Thanks in advance!
@@Robertsson To be honest, I don't have much experience with Intel CPUs at the moment. However, if I were to go with the 3060, I feel there could be bottlenecking issues with the CPU you currently have, meaning that you wouldn't get the full use out of the card. Having more VRAM would be nice for video editing, which is what I'm honestly looking at for my rig at the moment, and the price of the 3060 isn't bad. On the flip side, you wouldn't get the best performance from the card, so upgrading the CPU and ram might be the first step in this case.
But it's also 50/50 from the way I see it with the options you have left. In my opinion, if it were me with this option, I would go with the CPU and RAM upgrade first, and then worry about the GPU later. This is what I did with my main rig, which is why my next step is a new GPU. Currently.
Side note I use my laptop with a 3060 (of course, it's a cut-down version for the laptop), but it keeps up with my main rig well when I travel at times if that helps any.
This graphics cardd is worrth
Built a new computer last summer around AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Pretty expensive one as I want it to last few years (my upgrade cycle is usually 6-7 years). But as GPU prices were as they were, I used my EVGA 1070 from old computer in new setup for couple of months until I found decent deal for a RTX 3080/12. With decent CPU it's still a beast, can actually even do some 4k gaming (Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning, Skyrim, Deus Ex Human Revolution etc.)
I was a bit sad when I finally sold my old computer with 1070. Really good card.
Great card it is I have been using the ones for my video in my server and in my back up gaming rig.Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. :)
I have a 1070 ti and I was always afraid to overclock when I was a teenager until a learned that you really can't damage the card unless your messing with voltages which I never do. But I game on Linux and I used an overclock utility called GreenWithEnvy and I got the GPU overclocked 200Mhz higher and the VRAM overclocked 730Mhz higher and it added between 20-30fps in 1080p resolution. I basically just crank up the clock speed for the GPU by 25 or 50Mhz increments and run a benchmark and as long as you don't freeze or get artifacts or garbled output then you can bump it up some more until you do get problems with it being stable and then I go back one adjustment and do smaller increments until I find the exact limit and then back off like 10Mhz. Then rinse and repeat for VRAM and it usually can go much higher. I think they just pick safe defaults and ship every card with the same timings so that they are guaranteed to work. What also eased my mind on overclocking is that most motherboards have safe overclocking as standard features for CPU and RAM. As long as your not messing with voltages you really can't screw anything up. And the GPU fans automatically ramp up to control the temps so you really can't go wrong.
That's awesome! Personally, I haven't dabbled into the overclocking world yet. I played around with it a few years ago, but I haven't done anything in that area recently. This information you provided has some good insights, and I might consider using it in a video about beginner overclocking. By making mistakes myself, I can help others avoid them.
My i7 4790k devils canyon cpu and 1070 sc still going strong, I play everything in 1080 high setting almost. 1440p medium settings and it’s still going strong
That's awesome!!! I just bought another budget CPU that's a little stronger to do some retest with both cards in one video to compare with the last video. I will look into maybe trying the 1440p to see what it does as for performance and see if it help before i tear the rig down for the swap out. Thank you for watching.
I am a GTX 1070 owner as well. I have x2 of GTX 1070s to be exact. I've build a sub pc with a Ryzen 5 3600 and the MSI GTX 1070 gaming X, and am really thrilled on how that old gpu can still hold up very well.
That is the same cpu ill be redoing my test on here shortly. Are you seeing any bottleneck from that cpu?
@@RatchetBuildz Not really.
would you recommend this specs for decent twitch streaming?
@@notspellmanhi man as a guy that streamed. I believe it’s more than enough I used to stream with a gtx 1050ti and a ryzen 5 1600 and it was ok but with a 1070 it will be much better
I have this gpu too but its EVGA FTW2 model which has kinda better cooling, this thing sometimes bottlenecks my i7-6700k in some cpu demanding games btw i saw some bottleneck in your video too so if you upgrade your cpu you will definitelly get higher fps
Yeah, I noticed thanks to the comment from my viewers, and I don't know why I missed it while shooting. I have plans to shoot another video with both the 1060 and 1070 to show the difference with just a CPU upgrade. I have thought of doing a slow build-up of better and better parts on older stuff as it comes on the used market for cheap. Thanks for watching my video and the support!
Try going 1440p medium settings, takes stress off the cpu
Great video man!! That 1070 was my baby haha. Hope you are able to enjoy it.
Thanks it will be used well and probably will find its home in my server for Plex.
I'm still using a 3 GB GPU so getting a 1070 would be a great upgrade. I saw a 1070 on my local Facebook Marketplace for $60.
I would buy that so quickly.
@@RatchetBuildz Unfortunately someone beat me to it. I ended up getting a PC with an i7 8700k and a GTX 1060 6GB for $300.
I still run a 1060 in my server does me well. Recently picked up a 1080ti that needs repairs doing a video soon with on with starfield.
I built a pc and took my 1070 out if the pre-built i had. My God. With a decent cpu and faster ram. I found myself not so eager to get a new gpu yet it's a great card
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the GTX 1070 with a decent CPU and faster RAM. It's impressive how well it performs, even with some of the newer games out there. The card continues to hold its own and deliver a great gaming experience. Your feedback reaffirms the value and longevity of the GTX 1070. Keep enjoying those newer games and happy gaming!
just bought myself a used palit gtx 1070 super jetstream for MYR450 (which is $100.89) pairing it with my old i5-3470, and 8gb-1600mhz ram. did a lot of research before buying, and nearly went for the gtx 1660 super but just felt right getting the 1070 instead. mind you it is a world of difference coming from a passive gt 1030. personally i bought it for adventure/rpg type, and i'm not going to even think of gaming latest AAA titles on it. i haven't played games since the ps3 were around so the graphics is still 'wow-ing' me 🤣 there still so many good old titles you can play before investing on newer and faster gpus and playing the new AAA titles. good luck for those interested in the 1070... no regrets.
I honestly don't have much to add to that comment. Thanks for watching, and I hope to bring more PC-related stuff to the channel, so make sure you're subscribed.
I also just got a GTX 1070 (EVGA in my case) on eBay for my "odd jobs" computer so I can do other stuff while not typing up my gaming machine. Before tax and shipping was $89 and with tax and shipping was $102.
With 16gb of ram you’ll have much better performance, it’s still a very strong card, especially for 100 bucks, enjoy
Just picked up one of these for $30 great card for that price, it's a beast FSR 2 quality 4k 30+ fps is good enough for me. runs really cool even being a 7 year old graphics card.
30 bucks is a deal!!! Awesome find and thanks for watching.
As a EVGA GTX 1070 SC user myself, the answer is both yes and no (a k.a it really depends on your need/usage).
If you're playing non-GPU bound latest titles, old titles, or doesn't really care about playing with lower graphic in 1080p this card is still very capable.
Me myself loves to play more modern graphically pleasing titles and this card starting to show it's age (even with modern tech like FSR).
I do agree it really does depend the use case of the card but this was more for budget gamer just wanting to get in to pc gaming at cheap cost. I use hardware until i start experiencing a problem with the way i want my setting and then upgrade. Im still using a 1080ti at the moment in my second room but have 4070 in my main rig depending what im playing like you said. Thank for the comment.
I finshing my 2nd pre-built gaming built just wait on my 1070 mini from ebay $96 shipped it dell inspiron 3671, i5 9400, 16gb ram, 1tb m.2, 1tb harddrive, evga 600w power supply i used rx 560 4gb until my new one comes in can't wait to see the difference of performance but right now it's $150 but once I get the 1070 I'll be $200 built and I think I did pretty good for $200
That sounds like a pretty decent setup. Just remember to use DDU (display driver unistaller) when you install the new gpu. You don't want the amd and nvidia drivers fighting.
EVGA 1070 is a durable workhorse, had it for years and absolutely no issues! they are so cheap right now, I dont wanna sell mine :D
The cost drop of the card is why i got one plus Im kinda trying to collect evga cards. I recently picked up a 1080ti for super cheap needed fans and it been working like a champ. Thanks for watching.
Earlier versions of those cards with the ACX3.0 cooling had issues with overheating/burning VRMs and gaps between the VRAM thermal pads. They weren't even touching. Evga sent out optional thermal pad kits and updated bios. You might want to check yours.
Likely the owner's case fan setup or power supply. I buy/sell used cards a lot. I have had pretty good luck with picking them up. 1070's are around $100 locally now, great price/performance compared to the last two years of the GPU scarce. I also tear down and repast any card that I am going to sell or keep for a period of time. There's some dirty cards out there.
I do agree. I have actually been in contact with the previous owner, and he purchased a new card without any other upgrades, and it has been working fine. It's kind of a mystery. I have not pushed this card to its max, but I am still waiting to find a better CPU in the spirit of this cheap, thrown-together PC. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate the support.
I still rock my i7 6700k @4.5. On a Asus maximus V8 hero and a GTX 1070 from Asus. Build it myself years ago. Playing all my games on 1440p and games look great even with settings abit lower as you would on 1080p
That,s awesome. I have started taking some of my older hardware and converting friends and family from consoles over to pc gaming. Just to keep good electronic out of the land fields.
My uncle gave me his old PC, it runs perfectly fine but he’s just upgraded, I’ve done some research and I have the 1070. I’m going to start playing DCS and I want the immersion, I’m glad the 1070 performs so well.
It does well in most of the game I run. Thought another person did point out I am not testing the newest titles which I plan on ding some test in the near future with.
@@RatchetBuildz that’s good, I tested the game on the highest settings and I’ve still got good performance.
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I just picked up EVGA this one is a 1080ti for supper cheap... I'm loving playing around with the older cards right now . Thanks for watching and the comment.
Mate, I am running (still) a GTX 1650 4GB DDR6 card.
Might be time to update to a 1070. Twice the vram. Some games i think stress my little 1650 out sometimes lol.
Hello! If I were in your shoes, I would consider upgrading to a GTX 1070, especially if you can find one at a reasonable price. It offers a significant improvement over the 1650. However, if I had the choice, I would aim for a good used GPU from the 20 series. You might be able to find one at a similar price point as the 1070, or perhaps slightly higher. The advantage of opting for a 20 series GPU would be a longer lifespan and potentially better performance.
@@RatchetBuildz Thank you for the reply. I did some shopping around, the 20 series seem, very high in price in my local economy at the moment. So I got my hands on a Asus GTX 1070 8G Turbo. And it was pretty cheap, A LOT cheaper than the 20 series. I will be overhauling it with new thermal paste and pads once it arrives as well.
I will keep my eyes open on the 20 series cards to see if I spot a good deal later down the line though. Any particular 20 series I should Wishlist?
Hopefully the one I got for now will do a decent job (waiting for it to be delivered).
I was in the same situation as you
Had a 1650 GDDR6 and went and got a 1070 for $120 and holy it's a big upgrade from the 1650 man.
if u used better cpu this gpu will push lot more im using gtx 1070 ti for 3 years now and it serve me well especally for 1080p esports games u can still get 100+fps with mixed settings and in campaning games for sure its good for low med settings at 70+fps in games at 1080p even games till 2022 u can run almost at med high with no problem some at ultra and u can get from overclock about 10fps gain.... i upgraded to cpu i5 12600k and in warzone 2 i get at very low at 1440p 100-120fps most of the times at 1080p with everything ultra 70+fps so is it worth it ? yes it is still if u low money in pocket and cannot get high series like rtx 3 series or 4 get a 1070 or 1070 ti u can get it for 120bucks i think and even u can add extra money for 1080 ti its like 160 bucks these card will last 2 more years in new titles u can enjoy at new games with these cards anyway i will keep it for 1 more year and im going upgrade to 4070 TI started to save money for new RTX series still im happy with my 1070 ti i will miss this card
Thank you for your comment, Sml1eY. I agree that the GTX 1070 is a great GPU, and I stand behind it. I do acknowledge that I didn't notice the bottlenecking during the video shoot, and I apologize for that. However, I'm committed to circling back and re-running the test with a different CPU to show the true difference without bottlenecking. I believe this will provide more accurate information and open doors for others to see the real difference in a bottlenecking situation. Thank you for your valuable feedback; it's greatly appreciated.
The reason for the low frames in Hogwarts Legacy is that the 2600 is bottlenecking the gpu and in general that cpu will bottleneck the 1070
Yes, I went from a 3600 to a 5800x (zen3 ) and got a lot more performance. Really, everyone should get zen 3, at least a 5600, as soon as possible if they can.
You know i haven't thought about the bottlenecking of things this will be something i need to check into and update on. This was just a cheap budget pc but may need upgrade the cpu in that rig or do a testing with the cards on my main rig.
Upon reviewing my video footage, I discovered that some of the footage that I did not include in the video showed high CPU usage, indicating a bottleneck. Additionally, even some of the footage that I did use in the video showed similar issues. To address this problem, I plan to upgrade my CPU with a budget-friendly option for a future video and rerun the test to see if there is a noticeable difference. I still need to retest without my video capture and monitoring software to determine if the bottleneck is still present. I noticed that the game runs better without any background applications running.
i have a gtx 1070 i7 6700k on medium i have a constant 60 frames on high i usally get 50-55 to 60 sometimes hogwarts legacy
Yeah, the bottleneck honestly hurt my review, and I want to make another video to retest and update this video, but life has changed, and I have little time at the moment. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the comment.
Noob question here, so excuse me if this sounds dumb. But doesn't the 80ish degrees temp on the CPU affect its longevity? I'm kinda scared to let it run that hot for 4+ hours when gaming.
It shouldn't. But you can always buy an aftermarket cooler.
Thanks for helping with the comments i know i have fallen behind on answers.
Your CPU is too slow for the Gpu. You need to upgrade to a 3600 atleast. Your Gpu isn’t even being fully utilized it should be around 95-99% utilization but it’s not anywhere near that, your cpu is holding you Gpu back
Yes, I do agree, and for some reason, completely looked over this while I was making the video and noticed after post when another viewer pointed out. I plan on Making a new video with an upgraded cpu to show the difference with the same gpu with different cpu and performance uplift. Thank you for watching and the in put.
Ive been thinking about one of these . I have a 1660 super . Which is better ?
Honestly, at the moment, I recommend looking for a 1080. The prices are really low; I just picked one up for $80, and it's very comparable to the 2070 Super I already have. A video on the 1080 TI is coming soon. Thanks for watching.
Im here with my 1070 and i5 8400, thinking about Upgrading it to a ryzen 7 7700 and 6800xt but I dont know if its to early to buy a new PC
These are my thoughts on upgrading my PC. Firstly, I consider whether there is anything wrong with my current PC. Secondly, I assess if there are any tasks or activities that I can no longer perform efficiently. If I encounter issues with components or face problems, I may consider upgrading certain parts. However, I also evaluate whether my system still performs adequately and fulfills all the tasks I require. If it continues to meet my needs, then I question the necessity of upgrading. Is it solely because I desire the latest technology? While there's nothing wrong with wanting the newest advancements, I must consider if it is truly essential to spend money on purchasing new components.
Currently, my main rig consists of a Ryzen 9 5950X with a 2060 Super, and it runs all the games I play smoothly at well over 60fps. It also performs well for video editing tasks. The only potential benefits I would gain from an upgrade are slightly faster rendering times and perhaps smoother footage scrubbing. However, I have managed to mitigate the latter issue by adjusting my cache settings.
Certainly, I desire the latest components and the cutting-edge of technology, but do I truly need them? No, my current setup adequately fulfills all my requirements, and there are no other significant problems with the system.
@@RatchetBuildz Thanks man
@@RatchetBuildz Upgrading wouldnt make Sense because its Lega 1151 Socket and even an i9 9900k would be way too overpriced For its Performance. I guess i will buy a New one
will 1070 work well with i5 9400f? i want to upgrade since my gtx 960 2gb is starting to glitch.
I haven't done any testing my self with the Intel chips but in my opinion you should be fine you might even want to go to 20 series.
@@RatchetBuildz thanks boss!
sir can i buy 1070 8gb for 10500 indin rupees can its worthy in 2023? please reply also i have one question to ask you its work in 460 watt smps?
For the conversion I got for the currency that seems a lot high for that gpu. If you could I would suggest looking a little more for a cheaper one. On that note I also don't know the market from where your from or if that is normal for your area but seem high for what has been found in the US. As for the power supply it probably could run it but wouldn't recommend it. The stock requirement i have found with a quick search recommend minimum 500w,
The 1070 is still a decent card as really speed and performance has not gone up all that much with the newer generations as they have opted to go for other options such as lighting effects and AI frame generation. However, only get a 1070 if you can find a good deal on a used one as a new one is not that much less then just getting a new 3060 or 3070 which would be a better getting between 10 to 40 FPS more on average and having ray tracing and DLSS.
If you can find a used 1070 or 1070Ti for $100 or less to build a budget system go for it, but you are going to have to run some games at medium or lower settings.
If you want to play Cyberpunk, Warzone, Battlefield, or Starfield and have it look good and run smooth though skip the 1070s and go for a 3060 if you can.
I agree that the GTX 1070 is still a decent graphics card, and its performance depends on the games you're trying to play. However, newer games often require more RAM, especially if you're playing at high settings and 1440p resolution. If you're willing to play at 1080p and occasionally lower the settings to medium, the difference in visuals might not be that significant. I always recommend considering buying used cards in the 10 series to prevent electronic waste and save money, particularly for those on a budget. When buying new, the price difference between the 20 series or 30 series cards isn't that significant. Thank you for your valuable comment and input, as it benefits the community. Also, thank you for watching my video. I have some new content coming out soon featuring another 1070 that I acquired for a build for my friend, along with a new CPU for the budget rig.
You can run Cyberpunk at 1080p medium/high settings with a bit upscaling with no problems. Solid 60fps. Played the whole game twice with it. Now I can run it at ultra settings without upscaling on my new laptop but I must say its no big difference.
Games nowadays look good even on medium settings.
Is the Geforce Gtx 1650 super better? and the ASUS TUF GTX 1660 TI
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Just doing a quick search using userbenchmark; the 1070Ti would be about 20% better then the 1660Ti and 60% better then the 1650s Super. Even though they came out two years later.
@@g.eberling8700 Cyberpunk is one of the game I'm want to purchase and start including in my testing but think I'm going to get star-field next and see what older cards can actually run it at. Just picked up a super cheap 1080ti. Though minimum specs for the game is a 1070ti I'm not sure if it will actually run it.
It still good for this days
I do agree.
Im thinkin building r5 3600 with 1070..will it still be able to work for years?
The GTX 1070 is a graphics card I haven't conducted further testing with since encountering some bottleneck issues. However, it could still offer a few more years of use. It's important to note that while newer games may not run optimally on it, some will still run fine. To determine if it's a good fit for your build, I recommend researching the specific games you want to play and checking their system requirements. This will provide you with a better idea of whether the GTX 1070 is suitable for your needs.
How much FPS can I expect with a GTX 1070 and AMD FX 8350?
I do not have a honest answer for you on that one because i haven't tested a set up like that for my self.
That's alright. Have you ever tested a AMD FX before and, if so, how well did it perform?
@shoptokroydas7686 it's been a while since I have messed with a bulldozer system. I know my buddy used one for a long time playing Warcraft with a 1070 he was pleased with it for a long time. It was playable frame rates, but that was a time before we got into frame counters and stuff, so I couldn't give specifics.
i update FX-8320 this year Rysen 5600x it rafly 3x faster . "msi 550-PRO-A mohterboar 32gt 3200 mhz ram " my fx 8320 was owerlocked 3.8ghz last 2 year use
I think that u may get more fps using something like an R5 5600X
I do agree i didn't realize the bottleneck issue tell after i posted and a viewer pointed it out. Something I am looking at retesting with a different cpu in the future. Thanks for watching and the comment.
@@RatchetBuildz I hace an R5 3600 right now paired with a GTX 970 and thinking about going for the 1070 hoping not to get too much bottleneck
Can anybody chime in, looking to buy a used pc , it’s running a i5 9700k with the 1070.
I haven't conducted any testing with Intel processors, but based on a quick research, it seems that it can be compared to the Ryzen 5 3600, which should be a good match for the GTX 1070. This configuration should make for a solid entry-level gaming PC.
@@RatchetBuildz I got a Ryzen 5 1500X and havent had any issues with my 1070. There's probably some bottlenecking happening but I've not noticed with 1080p high settings in most games, newer tripple A games have some fps issues, but lets be real. Tripple A games also haven't really been the best for optimisation lately.
Interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I've still got a 1070 FE sitting on my shelf lol.
I'm excited to share that I'm slowly building my collection of GPUs so I can create even more videos and showcase my mistakes. I believe that the tech RUclips community is missing out on covering the basics of PC building, which is why I'm passionate about filling that gap. In fact, in this video, I made a mistake by overlooking a bottleneck that was right in front of me. I'm grateful for your support and for tuning in to watch my content.
I think it'd be beneficial if you also had how to overlook guides since a lot of people need help with that. I don't bother with OCing myself, It turns into moddi g skyrim, 10 minutes of tinkering for 1 minute of play.
@@michaelkoerner4578 Overclocking is something I haven't done much myself, mostly because I need something really stable. But with this cheap PC build, it might not be a bad idea, as long as I can make sure it stays cool enough. Thank you for the suggestion.
@@RatchetBuildz overlooking is easy. It's all baby steps. Change speed, restart reboot. Change voltage, restart reboot. When you start artificing you pushed it too hard
Hogwarts Legacy is 2023 game is use chaders hard run need list 16gt ram minun
This is wroth
For the used graphics card market and how affordable they are, I agree. I recently acquired a 1080 Ti that needs the fans replaced for just around 80 bucks. Testing will be conducted on it soon. Thanks for watching.
On probably the lowest possible setting with 540p..
Yeah, I could do that, but I want to stay in the 1080 rang for me it is the most pleasing to my eyes. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.