Windows 10: upgrade from a 1080

Hi,
Been quite a while since I've upgraded anything to do with my pc, currently using a 1080 which isn't terrible but could probably do with a bump, and then I'd be able to put this in the media pc to give it a nudge from its current 1060 which has struggled with some games and it will only get worse...

Main pc is a 9900k I think, 4k screen, media pc is a low power 6700 I want to saying again a 4k screen. So hopefully the cpu wouldn't be too much of a bottleneck and my proposed hand me down...

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1920 X 1080 is not on recommended resolution list

my monitor has 1920 X 1080 resolution, but 1920 X 1080 is not on recommended resolution list. how can I get 1920 X 1080 resolution listed?

 

Upgrading From HD 7790 - Advice?

your PSU will handle GTX770/970 fine

of all the above list that you listed, i would suggest the GTX970, as its consumption are low, and the performance is pretty much top of the line
the 970 will eat sims 3 and 4 at 1080 res, let alone 900p

 

Will this Mobo Support an Nvidia 1080?

Hi bobkn. Appreciate the reply. Just to let you know, I don't I plan on OCing. IMy PC Parts List is linked below for your reference as to the gaming desktop I want to build.

Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core, GeForce GTX 1080 8GB - Lighter Rig w/ New MSI Mobo - s Saved Part List - PCPartPicker

Now, I need to know if I could substitute the i5 6500 with an i5 that's lower priced but future proof for gaming. Let me know your suggestion.

And here's a link to a 27 inch monitor I want to get. Its 8ms, which I hope is good enough for gamimg. I particularly like it because its semi glossy and I love glossy monitors. Let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions on buying another monitor.

https://www.amazon.com/Discontinued-.../dp/B00TQQN4WU