Consider adjusting your overclock settings for the 3570K model.
Consider adjusting your overclock settings for the 3570K model.
Sorry, had to use the computer to view your specs, I can't see them on the phone. Another idea is to upgrade the RAM. This is because VRAM handles a lot of data moving in and out, especially with graphics cards. With Windows using 1.5 to 3GB of RAM, you're left with only about 5 to 6 GB, so the pagefile gets used quite a bit. An SSD can speed up the pagefile, but it would be better to reduce usage wherever possible. For your 1070Ti and 16GB RAM, this upgrade would be a solid improvement. To check further, look at the committed memory size in Task Manager after about half an hour of heavy gaming—this shows how much space the pagefile takes if left on automatic management.
When temperatures stayed stable, I checked the voltage, adjusted it down to 4.8 with 1.37V, and added some extra performance using the Winaero. Thanks
Adding another 2*4GB is fine, yet spending on DDR3 memory now feels outdated.
Newegg is offering GSKILLs 2x 8GB at a good price. It's a smart move to upgrade to 16GB, you'll really benefit from it.
Yeah your intel specs on Ivy Bridge are higher than Gen1, that’s what I was thinking. So you should be fine to reach the Intel max of 1.52v since I already went beyond my Lynnfield (which is rated up to 1.4v).
When I used an i7 in OC mode, I noticed a drop of about 200mhz when hyperthreading was enabled and more voltage was required. That’s why I usually set it to 4.4ghz for Fortnite without hyperthreading and 4.2ghz with it on.
If you’re planning to upgrade to an i7, I’m considering a build with either 3770K or 2600k. Do you think there’s a big difference in overclock gains between these two options (the 3770K seems way pricier)?
3770k offers a higher multiplier and can overclock more, but in practice it tends to run hotter, so you might need to lower the overclock. The 2600k/2700k can keep up better, especially with good quality parts. The performance gap would be minimal unless both CPUs are overclocked between 4.5 and 5. If the cost of 3770k is too high, consider going with the 2600k and then invest in more RAM, cooler, or SSD to compensate.
The used 3770k is priced at 150 dollars while the used 2700k comes in for 90 dollars. This suggests the 2700k offers a more straightforward solution without the hassle of delidding, though it may sacrifice PCIe 3 and some performance if you can't achieve 5GHz in the 2700K version.