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Increase your price from 10,600k to 13,600k

Increase your price from 10,600k to 13,600k

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lilycotterill
Senior Member
656
05-14-2021, 09:58 PM
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You're considering whether the upgrade is worthwhile for your current setup. Given your 3070 Ti processor and 1440p display, it's worth evaluating if the performance boost justifies the cost. Waiting a few more years might be an option if you're unsure about the value of the upgrade at that time.
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lilycotterill
05-14-2021, 09:58 PM #1

You're considering whether the upgrade is worthwhile for your current setup. Given your 3070 Ti processor and 1440p display, it's worth evaluating if the performance boost justifies the cost. Waiting a few more years might be an option if you're unsure about the value of the upgrade at that time.

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Doglover8000
Member
51
05-31-2021, 07:17 AM
#2
Checks if your system has CPU constraints in the games you run and whether GPU utilization stays under 90%. Consider using MSI Afterburner for detailed monitoring.
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Doglover8000
05-31-2021, 07:17 AM #2

Checks if your system has CPU constraints in the games you run and whether GPU utilization stays under 90%. Consider using MSI Afterburner for detailed monitoring.

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mr_siko_games
Member
185
05-31-2021, 03:08 PM
#3
I looked it up in Cyberpunk 2077 and it scored around 87 to 91. In Diablo 4, it varied from 70 to 89 based on the number of enemies visible.
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mr_siko_games
05-31-2021, 03:08 PM #3

I looked it up in Cyberpunk 2077 and it scored around 87 to 91. In Diablo 4, it varied from 70 to 89 based on the number of enemies visible.

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MrTigerFox_
Junior Member
16
06-12-2021, 05:15 AM
#4
I’d say it’s not worth it unless you also need other scenarios that depend heavily on the CPU. Remember they use different sockets, so you’d likely need to upgrade the motherboard too. In such a situation, choosing DDR5 might make more sense. Ultimately, you’re probably aiming to replace about half of your system.
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MrTigerFox_
06-12-2021, 05:15 AM #4

I’d say it’s not worth it unless you also need other scenarios that depend heavily on the CPU. Remember they use different sockets, so you’d likely need to upgrade the motherboard too. In such a situation, choosing DDR5 might make more sense. Ultimately, you’re probably aiming to replace about half of your system.

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Markxsman
Member
177
06-19-2021, 05:18 AM
#5
You were planning to assess whether upgrading the motherboard and memory was worthwhile before committing financially.
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Markxsman
06-19-2021, 05:18 AM #5

You were planning to assess whether upgrading the motherboard and memory was worthwhile before committing financially.

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Dr_Fred
Member
206
06-19-2021, 06:18 AM
#6
The LGA1700 is currently limited in its potential for future improvements. The upcoming Intel CPUs will move to a different platform, but you can still upgrade to LGA1700 with at least 32GB of RAM. If you have 16GB or less, switching to DDR5 is the best option. I suggest the AMD AM5 platform since current CPUs remain strong. The next generation (or possibly two) will share the same socket, meaning even the cheapest available AM5 CPU won’t stop you from eventually getting a more powerful chip in a few years. Your existing CPU isn’t much of an issue for your budget model, but it could significantly slow down mid-range upgrades and severely limit high-end options like the 7900XTX, RTX 4080 or RTX 4090.
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Dr_Fred
06-19-2021, 06:18 AM #6

The LGA1700 is currently limited in its potential for future improvements. The upcoming Intel CPUs will move to a different platform, but you can still upgrade to LGA1700 with at least 32GB of RAM. If you have 16GB or less, switching to DDR5 is the best option. I suggest the AMD AM5 platform since current CPUs remain strong. The next generation (or possibly two) will share the same socket, meaning even the cheapest available AM5 CPU won’t stop you from eventually getting a more powerful chip in a few years. Your existing CPU isn’t much of an issue for your budget model, but it could significantly slow down mid-range upgrades and severely limit high-end options like the 7900XTX, RTX 4080 or RTX 4090.

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warzhell
Member
63
06-19-2021, 09:00 AM
#7
with multiple cores on modern CPUs, it's important to analyze each core individually rather than relying on overall usage stats. the term "90" suggests several cores might be operating near full capacity, which could indicate a real bottleneck. however, we won't have a clear picture until you review core performance data. upgrading your CPU depends on this information, so it's tricky to decide without checking. in any scenario, AMD is a strong choice as they've maintained their platform support much longer than Intel does.
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warzhell
06-19-2021, 09:00 AM #7

with multiple cores on modern CPUs, it's important to analyze each core individually rather than relying on overall usage stats. the term "90" suggests several cores might be operating near full capacity, which could indicate a real bottleneck. however, we won't have a clear picture until you review core performance data. upgrading your CPU depends on this information, so it's tricky to decide without checking. in any scenario, AMD is a strong choice as they've maintained their platform support much longer than Intel does.