Consider upgrading the GPU; otherwise, the CPU and RAM might limit performance
Consider upgrading the GPU; otherwise, the CPU and RAM might limit performance
Consider your current setup and opt for the Xeon instead. You won't notice significant improvements from upgrading to a model over 7700/k. I understand the situation in Australia—$379 at Mwave, with a potential $200 savings if the 1080ti is available on Amazon once prices settle.
Sure, Australia. It seems picking up the 1080 Ti makes sense. After getting it, consider whether boosting your CPU is justified by monitoring GPU usage during games.
Sure, I believe it’s a good idea. I should be able to save around a few hundred dollars off the 1080 Ti thanks to my brother’s employee discount at Harvey Norman, which lets him buy things at reduced prices. Plus, they’ve started selling GPUs directly, so it’s more convenient.
An @Droidbot mentioned you don’t need a complete system overhaul. Your i7-4790K is among the top-tier consumer chips available. You can stay up-to-date without jumping to a new generation. Just add a new motherboard if you plan to push performance, and you’re good to go unless you already have a Z-series board.
On my i7-2600 processor, I can push +4 multipliers beyond the default and set the BCLK to 105.8 for a turbo clock speed of 4.4Ghz. Your ASUS motherboard could be a good fit—consider using the built-in BIOS overclocking tool to test performance. It might boost your CPU slightly without adding excessive voltage, which you can fine-tune afterward. Running a 1080Ti in this setup will be much more limited than with a 7700K but still noticeably better than your current configuration. You can always upgrade the motherboard, CPU, and RAM within six to twelve months and move the graphics card elsewhere if needed.
Noted, I was thinking about that. My current setup is a GTX 970.
Most games rely heavily on the GPU unless they’re very old titles. Recent high-quality games typically require strong graphics capabilities. Upgrading your CPU won’t make much difference if you already have a powerful processor. It’s usually more beneficial to invest in a better graphics card instead, especially with modern systems. From my experience, even an older 11-year-old i7 could handle games well after upgrades, but the performance gains were limited.