Could there be a limitation in the CPU?
Could there be a limitation in the CPU?
Your CPU is limiting your performance. Upgrading to an 8700 or 8700k would boost frame rates significantly. For just $365, you won’t face bottlenecks, and in the future you can upgrade to a 3080 without any issues. Ready to take the plunge?
A quad-core 7th generation processor running around 3.2ghz can limit performance of a 1050 Ti system in certain games.
If you fired the trigger on an 8700k, you'd receive a 1080 and stop there. The focus isn't on immediate profit—it's about future resale worth when you decide to upgrade later.
I won't try to sell it for a lot. I understand. It might be around $200 to $300 by the end of 2020.
It's wild, right? Even with the latest generation, my 7-year-old CPU still runs games super well—triple digits, all AA settings on, and everything cranked up to maximum in-game options. It’s like it’s a dream!