F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The i5-7400 may struggle with demanding games due to its limited performance capabilities.

The i5-7400 may struggle with demanding games due to its limited performance capabilities.

The i5-7400 may struggle with demanding games due to its limited performance capabilities.

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08-15-2018, 09:07 PM
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Hi, you're considering improving your brother's PC for smoother gameplay. The low frame rates at 52 on titles like Warzone, Rust, Rainbow Six, and Fortnite suggest a potential bottleneck. Given the existing 1070 AMP processor, upgrading to a newer model could help. You mentioned a 2070 chip as your next upgrade plan, which would likely boost performance significantly. The 16 GB DDR4 2133 MHz RAM you have is sufficient for most tasks, and adding a new motherboard might be feasible within your budget of around 130 pounds. An R5 2600 seems like a solid choice to push the system toward higher frame rates, especially if you aim for 1080p. Regarding the I5-7400, it does struggle with the 1070, often feeling sluggish and underpowered. Your experience with the i7-8700 pairing also supports this—higher FPS in competitive settings. Overall, these changes should make a noticeable difference. Let me know if you need more details!
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08-15-2018, 09:07 PM #1

Hi, you're considering improving your brother's PC for smoother gameplay. The low frame rates at 52 on titles like Warzone, Rust, Rainbow Six, and Fortnite suggest a potential bottleneck. Given the existing 1070 AMP processor, upgrading to a newer model could help. You mentioned a 2070 chip as your next upgrade plan, which would likely boost performance significantly. The 16 GB DDR4 2133 MHz RAM you have is sufficient for most tasks, and adding a new motherboard might be feasible within your budget of around 130 pounds. An R5 2600 seems like a solid choice to push the system toward higher frame rates, especially if you aim for 1080p. Regarding the I5-7400, it does struggle with the 1070, often feeling sluggish and underpowered. Your experience with the i7-8700 pairing also supports this—higher FPS in competitive settings. Overall, these changes should make a noticeable difference. Let me know if you need more details!

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08-15-2018, 11:46 PM
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He's using a new motherboard and I'm checking the available budget.
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08-15-2018, 11:46 PM #2

He's using a new motherboard and I'm checking the available budget.

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08-16-2018, 08:34 PM
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He weighs around 130 pounds for the CPU and about 70 pounds for the motherboard, though an 80-pound build would feel similar to a B250-M. I’m considering moving it to another setup with a 570 and 8GB RAM.
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08-16-2018, 08:34 PM #3

He weighs around 130 pounds for the CPU and about 70 pounds for the motherboard, though an 80-pound build would feel similar to a B250-M. I’m considering moving it to another setup with a 570 and 8GB RAM.

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