F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Hey there! I'm here to help you with your PC noob issues. What seems to be the problem?

Hey there! I'm here to help you with your PC noob issues. What seems to be the problem?

Hey there! I'm here to help you with your PC noob issues. What seems to be the problem?

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Welmetia
Junior Member
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09-24-2023, 02:32 PM
#1
Hello everyone, just checking in since you're reading this. I'm planning to upgrade my graphics card and have already installed a new system with an old GTX 1660. My CPU is an i5 12th gen 12400f. I'm curious if adding an RTX 4070 would slow things down for the CPU, especially since I'm currently gaming at 1080p but want to upgrade to 1440p later. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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Welmetia
09-24-2023, 02:32 PM #1

Hello everyone, just checking in since you're reading this. I'm planning to upgrade my graphics card and have already installed a new system with an old GTX 1660. My CPU is an i5 12th gen 12400f. I'm curious if adding an RTX 4070 would slow things down for the CPU, especially since I'm currently gaming at 1080p but want to upgrade to 1440p later. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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Gladiador70
Senior Member
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09-24-2023, 10:18 PM
#2
It shouldn't slow things down, but I suggest a 6800XT, 6900XT, or 6950XT. All of them work better than the 4070 at a cheaper price, except the 6950XT which is slightly pricier but significantly improved.
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Gladiador70
09-24-2023, 10:18 PM #2

It shouldn't slow things down, but I suggest a 6800XT, 6900XT, or 6950XT. All of them work better than the 4070 at a cheaper price, except the 6950XT which is slightly pricier but significantly improved.

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Kronicftw
Member
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09-25-2023, 12:48 AM
#3
Thank you!
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Kronicftw
09-25-2023, 12:48 AM #3

Thank you!

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jvdbreemen
Member
191
09-26-2023, 02:10 AM
#4
It would be nice to upgrade the CPU first, but for now I’ll focus on finding the best offer. Keep in mind the RX 6000 series power requirements. If your PSU provides less than 750W and isn’t great at handling overcurrent, go with the 4070 instead of buying both a 6900/6950XT and a 750/850W unit.
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jvdbreemen
09-26-2023, 02:10 AM #4

It would be nice to upgrade the CPU first, but for now I’ll focus on finding the best offer. Keep in mind the RX 6000 series power requirements. If your PSU provides less than 750W and isn’t great at handling overcurrent, go with the 4070 instead of buying both a 6900/6950XT and a 750/850W unit.

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09-27-2023, 12:29 PM
#5
Thank you!
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CrazyLlamaFace
09-27-2023, 12:29 PM #5

Thank you!