Resolved: 2070 bottleneck

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Louronse
Junior Member

09-29-2018, 04:12 PM

I apologize for the following. My current specifications are: Intel i5-4690k, 16GB DDR3 RAM, and an EVGA SSC 970 graphics card. I intend to upgrade my entire system to enable 1440p gaming in the near future. My initial purchase will be a GTX 2070, followed by a new CPU and motherboard, and finally a monitor. However, I am confused about potential bottlenecks. If I replace my existing 970 with the 2070, would I experience a performance decrease at 1080p until I upgrade my CPU and monitor? Would it be more advantageous to purchase everything simultaneously or sequentially?

Louronse

09-29-2018, 04:12 PM #1

Morgan_98
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09-30-2018, 10:07 PM

Resolution has minimal impact on CPU usage; target FPS is the primary factor. The 3600 typically achieves 100+ FPS in games depending on the title. BIOS settings vary based on motherboard selection, assuming knowledge of the need for a new motherboard and RAM when upgrading the CPU, as initially considered with the 9400.

Morgan_98

09-30-2018, 10:07 PM #2

live77
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10-01-2018, 12:04 AM

The performance will remain consistent. In the worst-case scenario, frame rates may be maintained while graphical detail levels are increased.

live77

10-01-2018, 12:04 AM #3

The performance will remain consistent. In the worst-case scenario, frame rates may be maintained while graphical detail levels are increased.

DeathDark38
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10-01-2018, 12:36 AM

Thank you for clarifying. There is no concern in proceeding with this temporarily until the remaining components are available.

DeathDark38

10-01-2018, 12:36 AM #4

Thank you for clarifying. There is no concern in proceeding with this temporarily until the remaining components are available.

Creeperman3
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10-01-2018, 11:05 AM

Ensure you acquire a power supply unit of at least 550 watts for optimal performance.

Creeperman3

10-01-2018, 11:05 AM #5

Ensure you acquire a power supply unit of at least 550 watts for optimal performance.

NoobHacker
Junior Member

10-01-2018, 12:20 PM

I have an EVGA 850 Gold power supply, and I’m unsure of the exact motherboard model but it cost over £100. Considering your online suggestion, what CPU recommendations do you have? I was considering the i5-9400F – would that be suitable for 1440p gaming?

NoobHacker

10-01-2018, 12:20 PM #6

xFqtal_
Senior Member

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10-01-2018, 08:31 PM

While it would be ok I feel i5’s are a bas choice. A similar priced Ryzen setup is far better in my view. I’d look at 3600-3700X setups with a B450 motherboard.

xFqtal_

10-01-2018, 08:31 PM #7

While it would be ok I feel i5’s are a bas choice. A similar priced Ryzen setup is far better in my view. I’d look at 3600-3700X setups with a B450 motherboard.

justhag01
Junior Member

10-01-2018, 11:58 PM

Haven't upgraded for years does the x mean it can be overclocked as I'm not into all that. Just plug and play I like

justhag01

10-01-2018, 11:58 PM #8

Haven't upgraded for years does the x mean it can be overclocked as I'm not into all that. Just plug and play I like

Lemon155
Member

10-02-2018, 09:36 AM

No, AMD don’t lock any of their CPU’s so you can overclock any if you choose. The 3700X is just the name of one of their 8 core / 16 thread CPU’s.

Lemon155

10-02-2018, 09:36 AM #9

No, AMD don’t lock any of their CPU’s so you can overclock any if you choose. The 3700X is just the name of one of their 8 core / 16 thread CPU’s.

iWantToFight
Junior Member

10-11-2018, 02:33 AM

#10

So would a 3600 do the job for 1440p. Also would I need to do any bios updates. Like I previously said. I'm a plug and play type of guy

iWantToFight

10-11-2018, 02:33 AM #10

So would a 3600 do the job for 1440p. Also would I need to do any bios updates. Like I previously said. I'm a plug and play type of guy

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