No, this MOBO isn't a bottleneck.
No, this MOBO isn't a bottleneck.
You can ask for advice on the most affordable budget GPU that would fit your needs around a $9.7k budget and future plans. Since you're considering a build after the 40xx release, look for options that support high settings while staying within budget. It's good to know that a 1080 Ti might handle demanding games well. I’d suggest checking second-hand or entry-level models first.
9700K isn't a good deal because an i5-11400(F) works better for a lower price. A budget B560 motherboard also doesn't cost much.
We’ve reached a decision on the Olympic finals in long-jumping, but you should start monitoring your system while you play. This will help clarify the problem. I wouldn’t jump to conclusions about your 9600k just yet and would be cautious about upgrading to a mid-range CPU unless you’re already planning a GPU upgrade soon. A single-threaded hexa chip can still provide a solid performance boost without overclocking, and a better motherboard shouldn’t significantly improve your frame rate. I understand you’ve thought carefully, but please open hwinfo64 during gameplay to see the core-to-core load and temperatures at important moments. Without this data, you’re just making assumptions based on marketing messages.
Updated my previous comment. Hwinfo64 isn't linked to the CPU.
What makes you think I didn't? And who's long-jumping to conclusions here, mate? So yes, my decision was made based on the extreme load my CPU was under during gameplay, which I did not check beforehand writing the initial post, sorry for that. I used the built-in windows performance monitor to check that my CPU's running at 90% + load while GPU at 30-90% load. Then I remembered everyone saying that Tarkov is a CPU-intense app. Then I asked a few frieds, who had worse GPUs, but have i7s and better. And their game is running smooth as a baby. Anyway, I run the hwinfo64 (thx for the, somewhat rude, suggestion ), and here are the results: CPU cores load: CPU temps: In summary, I'd love to upgrade my current rig to get better performance in Tarkov for the next 6-9 months by the lowest cost possible. I would appreciate any suggestions, though I think I'm on the right track. Any commentary will be welcome!
I'll look into everything about it now. Thanks! I appreciate your help. EDIT: The only downside is my large radiator might require replacement because of a mismatched socket.
Hey, sorry if I came across the wrong way, but I'm just getting into the game. I'm trying to keep things straightforward—sometimes I go a bit too far. I'd go with what others suggest for those high-end specs, depending on what GPUs are available. The 11400/10400 are almost identical, and the 12400 is definitely quicker. My boyfriend has a 12600k for top-tier performance; it's on sale for $230 with a $20 discount, and it runs smoothly. I'm happy to hear your thoughts, but I'll leave the long-term plans to you. I'd recommend the 12600k if you can afford it—it's a solid 10-core CPU that should keep up well for years, especially with the K-series Alder Lake cores performing as expected. Any other options would still be fine for at least five years.