F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose a high-performance GPU like the RTX 4090 or similar for optimal gaming and performance.

Choose a high-performance GPU like the RTX 4090 or similar for optimal gaming and performance.

Choose a high-performance GPU like the RTX 4090 or similar for optimal gaming and performance.

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Steam31
Member
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11-07-2022, 11:16 PM
#1
You're looking at pairing the i7-6700K with a GPU that won't slow things down. Since you'll mainly play Valorant and possibly CS2, focus on a card that matches your CPU's capabilities without causing bottlenecks.
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Steam31
11-07-2022, 11:16 PM #1

You're looking at pairing the i7-6700K with a GPU that won't slow things down. Since you'll mainly play Valorant and possibly CS2, focus on a card that matches your CPU's capabilities without causing bottlenecks.

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Qydo
Junior Member
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11-08-2022, 04:41 PM
#2
budget?
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Qydo
11-08-2022, 04:41 PM #2

budget?

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livtheviking
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11-08-2022, 07:43 PM
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under $400
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livtheviking
11-08-2022, 07:43 PM #3

under $400

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couragewolf901
Member
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11-09-2022, 01:39 AM
#4
Choose the top GPU you can afford and ignore bottlenecks. Buying a low-end GPU just to match a weak CPU will keep you stuck in a loop of needing cheaper upgrades soon.
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couragewolf901
11-09-2022, 01:39 AM #4

Choose the top GPU you can afford and ignore bottlenecks. Buying a low-end GPU just to match a weak CPU will keep you stuck in a loop of needing cheaper upgrades soon.

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rosie2435
Senior Member
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11-09-2022, 08:08 AM
#5
6700 XT seems to be the top choice I’d opt for. It lets you run a few story games on Ultra, offers solid stability with 60-90% lows around 160 FPS, and typically hits 200-300 FPS in Valorant.
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rosie2435
11-09-2022, 08:08 AM #5

6700 XT seems to be the top choice I’d opt for. It lets you run a few story games on Ultra, offers solid stability with 60-90% lows around 160 FPS, and typically hits 200-300 FPS in Valorant.

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KablooieKablam
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11-09-2022, 10:32 AM
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higher performance GPUs won’t significantly boost those minimal speeds, yet upgrading the CPU will make a huge difference
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KablooieKablam
11-09-2022, 10:32 AM #6

higher performance GPUs won’t significantly boost those minimal speeds, yet upgrading the CPU will make a huge difference

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shacklebolt323
Member
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11-12-2022, 02:15 AM
#7
GTX 1080Ti or RX 5700 XT are perfectly suitable for your setup. I have a GTX 1080 with an i7 4790, and it performs well at 1080p.
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shacklebolt323
11-12-2022, 02:15 AM #7

GTX 1080Ti or RX 5700 XT are perfectly suitable for your setup. I have a GTX 1080 with an i7 4790, and it performs well at 1080p.