Is the i7-4790 suitable for use with a GTX 1660 Super?

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Is the i7-4790 suitable for use with a GTX 1660 Super?

Is the i7-4790 suitable for use with a GTX 1660 Super?

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ac_mc
Junior Member

7

03-02-2016, 03:17 PM

#1

Hi,
With a tight budget, using an i7-4790 and a GTX 1660 Super sounds feasible. Would this setup handle 1080p games smoothly or risk a CPU bottleneck?

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ac_mc

03-02-2016, 03:17 PM #1

Hi,
With a tight budget, using an i7-4790 and a GTX 1660 Super sounds feasible. Would this setup handle 1080p games smoothly or risk a CPU bottleneck?

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Olewww123
Senior Member

255

03-15-2016, 04:04 AM

#2

I’m working with a limited budget and thinking about pairing an i7-4790 with a GTX 1660 Super. A typical build includes more components than just the processor and GPU. Here’s a breakdown of the remaining specs to consider:

CPU cooler
Motherboard
Ram
SSD/HDD
GPU
PSU
Chassis
OS
Monitor

Please include the PSU age along with its make and model, and let me know the specific gaming titles you’re planning to run.

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Olewww123

03-15-2016, 04:04 AM #2

I’m working with a limited budget and thinking about pairing an i7-4790 with a GTX 1660 Super. A typical build includes more components than just the processor and GPU. Here’s a breakdown of the remaining specs to consider:

CPU cooler
Motherboard
Ram
SSD/HDD
GPU
PSU
Chassis
OS
Monitor

Please include the PSU age along with its make and model, and let me know the specific gaming titles you’re planning to run.

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DeathDark38
Member

211

03-15-2016, 04:26 AM

#3

I believe with 16+ GB RAM, an SSD, a solid power supply and proper cooling, the i7-4790 would still perform well within the 1660s range.
A decent CPU is sure to be enough, though I think it wouldn’t be exceptional if the games run at standard settings and visual effects aren’t the main focus for the user.
I recall playing Battlefield 3, 4, Far Cry and Crysis on an i7-3770K with a single Sapphire HD 7870 GHz, then upgrading to two cards in Crossfire. Since then, things haven’t changed much except for ray tracing and higher resolutions; from what I’ve noticed, the graphics don’t significantly surpass those of Crysis 3.
Having stepped away from gaming for ten years, my opinions might be skewed, but when comparing game visuals, it seems we’ll see only minor gains in performance at the expense of more computing power—ultimately these improvements would be barely noticeable.

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DeathDark38

03-15-2016, 04:26 AM #3

I believe with 16+ GB RAM, an SSD, a solid power supply and proper cooling, the i7-4790 would still perform well within the 1660s range.
A decent CPU is sure to be enough, though I think it wouldn’t be exceptional if the games run at standard settings and visual effects aren’t the main focus for the user.
I recall playing Battlefield 3, 4, Far Cry and Crysis on an i7-3770K with a single Sapphire HD 7870 GHz, then upgrading to two cards in Crossfire. Since then, things haven’t changed much except for ray tracing and higher resolutions; from what I’ve noticed, the graphics don’t significantly surpass those of Crysis 3.
Having stepped away from gaming for ten years, my opinions might be skewed, but when comparing game visuals, it seems we’ll see only minor gains in performance at the expense of more computing power—ultimately these improvements would be barely noticeable.

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krildfe
Junior Member

17

03-17-2016, 03:01 AM

#4

Would this fit older titles (2 years+) and 1080p low gaming on new releases? Do you already have these components, or are you considering purchasing them? We might be able to assist in enhancing your setup if you share the budget you're aiming for.

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krildfe

03-17-2016, 03:01 AM #4

Would this fit older titles (2 years+) and 1080p low gaming on new releases? Do you already have these components, or are you considering purchasing them? We might be able to assist in enhancing your setup if you share the budget you're aiming for.