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Inquiries regarding my i7 6700 non K3.5 boost 4.0 equipped with stock cooler and RAM

Inquiries regarding my i7 6700 non K3.5 boost 4.0 equipped with stock cooler and RAM

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Plofan
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07-19-2021, 02:30 AM
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You're planning ahead for a future upgrade. The 3000 series works fine with 3.0, but the 3060 and 3070 ti chips aren't compatible yet. Your i7-6700 with stock cooler should handle the newer cards, though it might be slower. For demanding games like DOOM Eternal or AAA titles at high settings, you may need a stronger CPU. Your current 2100 MHz RAM is sufficient for now, but consider upgrading if you plan to run more intensive workloads later.
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Plofan
07-19-2021, 02:30 AM #1

You're planning ahead for a future upgrade. The 3000 series works fine with 3.0, but the 3060 and 3070 ti chips aren't compatible yet. Your i7-6700 with stock cooler should handle the newer cards, though it might be slower. For demanding games like DOOM Eternal or AAA titles at high settings, you may need a stronger CPU. Your current 2100 MHz RAM is sufficient for now, but consider upgrading if you plan to run more intensive workloads later.

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SolitudeFX
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07-19-2021, 10:33 PM
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It depends on how well those GPUs perform; otherwise, you won’t get the full potential. The GPU’s speed will limit things at times, just like with the CPU.
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SolitudeFX
07-19-2021, 10:33 PM #2

It depends on how well those GPUs perform; otherwise, you won’t get the full potential. The GPU’s speed will limit things at times, just like with the CPU.

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WildCandy
Senior Member
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07-20-2021, 05:36 AM
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Don't worry about bottlenecks. The only question you should ask is if the CPU can deliver the performance level you expect. It doesn't matter if there is unused GPU power in some situations, just as it doesn't matter if there is CPU power unused at times. You need enough CPU, and you need enough GPU for your performance target.
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WildCandy
07-20-2021, 05:36 AM #3

Don't worry about bottlenecks. The only question you should ask is if the CPU can deliver the performance level you expect. It doesn't matter if there is unused GPU power in some situations, just as it doesn't matter if there is CPU power unused at times. You need enough CPU, and you need enough GPU for your performance target.

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Falymi
Member
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07-20-2021, 06:50 AM
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Noted, I use a 1080p display at 144Hz. I was thinking about switching to a 3600 or 4000 model, but if it’s not essential right now, I might hold off on the upgrade.
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Falymi
07-20-2021, 06:50 AM #4

Noted, I use a 1080p display at 144Hz. I was thinking about switching to a 3600 or 4000 model, but if it’s not essential right now, I might hold off on the upgrade.

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DantehIsGay
Posting Freak
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07-26-2021, 10:13 AM
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Your current setup matches an RX 580, yes. You likely need to adjust quality options to match your desired frame rate. A more powerful GPU would let you boost graphical settings further.
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DantehIsGay
07-26-2021, 10:13 AM #5

Your current setup matches an RX 580, yes. You likely need to adjust quality options to match your desired frame rate. A more powerful GPU would let you boost graphical settings further.

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ReisingerJocke
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07-26-2021, 10:32 AM
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I own a 1080p 144hz LG display, an i7-6700 non-K with Z170 gaming a, a 2100mhz 16gb HyperX RAM, a 750w Corsair Bronze (7 years), a 240gb Kingston SSD (5 years), and a 1.5tb HDD (10+ years). My case is an Aerocool GTA White (yellow) with four fans (7 years). I haven’t got DOOM Eternal yet, so I can’t try it. Based on what others shared, upgrading the CPU seems risky compared to what’s available in the 4000 series.
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ReisingerJocke
07-26-2021, 10:32 AM #6

I own a 1080p 144hz LG display, an i7-6700 non-K with Z170 gaming a, a 2100mhz 16gb HyperX RAM, a 750w Corsair Bronze (7 years), a 240gb Kingston SSD (5 years), and a 1.5tb HDD (10+ years). My case is an Aerocool GTA White (yellow) with four fans (7 years). I haven’t got DOOM Eternal yet, so I can’t try it. Based on what others shared, upgrading the CPU seems risky compared to what’s available in the 4000 series.