No, an i7-6700K would not bottleneck to a 2070.
No, an i7-6700K would not bottleneck to a 2070.
You're just starting out, right? With a tight budget, upgrading your PC is a big challenge. You're thinking about getting an i7 6700K, which sounds powerful, but let's see how it fits your current setup. Your current build includes a GTX 1070, Corsair H80i v2 3000MHz, and 16GB DDR4 RAM. That should handle most games smoothly, especially if you're playing on lower settings. The i7 6700K should improve performance significantly, especially for games like Fortnite, Rocket League, VR, and racing titles. Just keep in mind that if your GPU isn't up to the task, the CPU might still be a bottleneck. If you're planning to save for the GPU, waiting until you have a better card might be a smart move. Good luck with your upgrade!
It would make a great match. 6700K remains quite viable now and could support a life in 2070.
Based on my observations, an i5 8400 with six cores and six threads might suffice for gaming with an 1070TI, but that’s not always the case. In practice it falls short. I experienced frequent stuttering in PUGB, poor performance on older single-core titles, and even though BATTLEFIELD 1 and VENTURE performed well, the CPU consistently hit 100%. Stuttering reappeared when I switched to an i7 10700K. It seems acceptable at 1440 or 4K resolutions, but at 1080p it definitely causes bottlenecks, especially in FPS games.
I suspect your configuration had problems unrelated to the CPU. A 6c/6t i5 might have been the issue for gaming. 6700K remains a solid choice for a 1080p setup. If you plan to play at 1440p with high FPS, upgrading would be wise.
i experience frequent stutters, my monitor is 280hz but only runs at 240hz, anything above 120fps in the game causes issues, and it gets worse during actual matches, which is why i’m considering upgrading my cpu.
ASrock z270 Extreme4 Intel Core i5 7600k 4.5ghz operates near 60°C. It features Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR4 RAM, GTX 1070 GIGABYTE 240GB Samsung SSD 2TB HDD, and a Corsair h80i v2 cooler. All components function in performance mode.
It depends on the balance between your hardware and game settings. An OC i7 6700K with a GTX 1070 can handle 240fps in Fortnite, but hitting 100% CPU usage might strain the processor. You’ll need to check your system load and ensure the game isn’t overly demanding.
I don’t have the setup, so I can’t predict that. Try searching on YouTube—it might not look like it.