Consider the benefits of moving to a higher temperature like 10900K versus sticking with 8700K for gaming performance.
Consider the benefits of moving to a higher temperature like 10900K versus sticking with 8700K for gaming performance.
Yes, the 8700K is capable of handling the 2080 Ti and performs well alongside it.
I don’t use aftermarket cooling solutions. I’m using a standard all-in-one unit. I’d worry about leaks and I can’t risk replacing a $4k system if water damages it.
Played Red Dead Redemption 2 in 1440p but achieved only around 80 frames per second despite optimizing both CPU and GPU.
I enjoy Max configurations since they offer a richer visual style. It's interesting to observe the progress in graphics technology over the past two decades.
That's why your 8700k still works well enough. It feels strange how much harder the GPU needs to be for that small tweak compared to the previous settings.
To enjoy the authentic film quality, you'll need to lower your system's performance to 24 frames per second, which is the standard industry rate. More practically, instead of a major platform switch, consider upgrading to a 9900K and holding off until Intel releases a more impressive chip. Perhaps AMD will catch up soon enough, but that’s uncertain.
I’m likely to receive something, but it won’t replace my six cores. I still have a four-core processor that I’d like to upgrade. The i9-10900k appears to be built for the kind of tasks I enjoy—adding extra content to my modded and custom-built games. These games mainly use two cores and require high-frequency performance. The only issue is cooling; my Dark Rock Pro 4 on a shelf might not be sufficient. It could need a 360mm AIO, which adds another expense. I’ll wait a while before committing about $1000 for a CPU that might not make much of a difference. I plan to upgrade to a 3080 Ti because I need significantly more power and a newer HDMI connector. With HDMI 2.1 I can stream 4K at 120Hz on my OLED TV, while a 2080 Ti won’t support it. If it did, it would struggle to reach 120Hz at 4K anyway. I’ve been aiming for 4K at 60fps for years now; it will settle around 4K at 120Hz. I removed my 5.1GHz module from an i7-8086k and ran some tests—only modded/building games see benefits, except for AC:O. The biggest gains come from 3D rendering, which I no longer use. I suggest saving your money and opting for a RTX 3080 Ti instead. If you’re just a few frames below 144Hz at 1440p, consider upgrading now.