Check if your system is struggling due to the i7-4790K.
Check if your system is struggling due to the i7-4790K.
Good morning. You've been using the same i7 4790k since 2017, and recently swapped your GPU from an R9 380 to a 2070 Super. You noticed some performance gains but not as much as hoped—like 80-110 FPS in Warzone at 1080p, sometimes dropping into the low 70s. It seems the CPU might be limiting things because it's quite old. If you're looking for upgrades, consider modernizing both components to match your current needs.
So... here’s your setup breakdown. You’re using a PCPartPicker list. The CPU is an Intel Core i7-4790K with four cores at 4 GHz. The cooler is a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM model in a sleeve. The motherboard is the ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX with LGA1150 socket. Memory comes from Corsair Vengeance Pro, 16 GB DDR3-1600. You have a SanDisk SSD plus a 120 GB drive for storage. The graphics card is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER with 8 GB VRAM. The case is Cooler Master N200 MicroATX. The power supply is EVGA 750W, Bronze certified. The OS is Microsoft Windows 10 Home. Total comes to about $884.92, including shipping and taxes. Some games might need more threads; your i7-4790K can handle them but may stutter or lack cores for high-res content. It offers good IPC and can be overclocked moderately. Note the RTX 2070 is best suited for resolutions above 1440P.
You're asking about whether running your 2070 at 1080p is recommended, but you're not familiar with the details. Let me know if you'd like clarification!
You might still have room for improvement, but it won't hit full capacity. You'll probably feel like you're facing more issues than you actually are.
Consider adjusting your monitor settings to match the resolution shown on your screen. Check if there are any display options to change the resolution or scaling. If needed, contact BenQ support for further assistance.
It offers a solid fit for 1080p high refresh, though a strong processor is required to achieve it.
This setting is typically located in the game's options menu or character customization area.