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Transitioning from 4670k to a higher specification

Transitioning from 4670k to a higher specification

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DJemi
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12-07-2021, 12:17 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm trying to reduce my PC size from an ATX mid-tower to an ITX setup. It doesn't fit on a desk, so I'm either packing it down or hiding it somewhere. The main purpose is gaming—currently 1080p, possibly upgrading to a 4K TV later. I might also use it occasionally for photo editing in Lightroom/Photoshop. My choices are either stick with my 4670k and get a used motherboard that fits, or upgrade to something newer. For gaming at both resolutions, an upgrade seems reasonable if the CPU isn't a major bottleneck. If it's only minor, saving £400-500 on a new GPU might not be worth it. My current GPU is a 980Ti and I plan to replace it when I can find a good deal between £3060 and £3080 with alerts set up. Would appreciate some guidance on the minimum CPU specs needed to avoid bottlenecks. Thanks!
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DJemi
12-07-2021, 12:17 PM #1

Hey everyone, I'm trying to reduce my PC size from an ATX mid-tower to an ITX setup. It doesn't fit on a desk, so I'm either packing it down or hiding it somewhere. The main purpose is gaming—currently 1080p, possibly upgrading to a 4K TV later. I might also use it occasionally for photo editing in Lightroom/Photoshop. My choices are either stick with my 4670k and get a used motherboard that fits, or upgrade to something newer. For gaming at both resolutions, an upgrade seems reasonable if the CPU isn't a major bottleneck. If it's only minor, saving £400-500 on a new GPU might not be worth it. My current GPU is a 980Ti and I plan to replace it when I can find a good deal between £3060 and £3080 with alerts set up. Would appreciate some guidance on the minimum CPU specs needed to avoid bottlenecks. Thanks!

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SavageKillsMC
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12-07-2021, 01:29 PM
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RTX 3060-3080 performance is heavily influenced by your desired resolution and frame rate. At 1080p/1440p at 240fps, your CPU might become the limiting factor. Up to 120hz at 4K won’t cause issues. Also think about when GPU prices stabilize—likely another few years at current rates. Ultimately, the choice could come down to cost. Personally, I wouldn’t suggest building a new system or upgrading unless you need a new GPU, which would be the most affordable path: an ITX motherboard and case, though you’d need to secure a good price on a used LGA 1150 board.
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SavageKillsMC
12-07-2021, 01:29 PM #2

RTX 3060-3080 performance is heavily influenced by your desired resolution and frame rate. At 1080p/1440p at 240fps, your CPU might become the limiting factor. Up to 120hz at 4K won’t cause issues. Also think about when GPU prices stabilize—likely another few years at current rates. Ultimately, the choice could come down to cost. Personally, I wouldn’t suggest building a new system or upgrading unless you need a new GPU, which would be the most affordable path: an ITX motherboard and case, though you’d need to secure a good price on a used LGA 1150 board.

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_R3CTIFI3D_
Junior Member
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12-07-2021, 07:56 PM
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Thanks for the update. The strategy would be to seize the opportunity as soon as stock appears, but until reaching 4K I consider the 980ti sufficient. I’m not keen on spending over £650 on a 3060 if I stay with 1080p at 60Hz. Switching away from 1080p60 would mean going for either 4K at 60Hz or 1440p at 120/144Hz.
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_R3CTIFI3D_
12-07-2021, 07:56 PM #3

Thanks for the update. The strategy would be to seize the opportunity as soon as stock appears, but until reaching 4K I consider the 980ti sufficient. I’m not keen on spending over £650 on a 3060 if I stay with 1080p at 60Hz. Switching away from 1080p60 would mean going for either 4K at 60Hz or 1440p at 120/144Hz.

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opticgunship
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12-09-2021, 12:45 AM
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The main drawback of the 4670k today is its restricted core count. In demanding CPU-heavy titles it will become outdated. My older 3930k has performed just as well because of its six cores, twelve threads and overclocking potential. Still, I’d hold off if I could. A 3060 shouldn’t be priced at £650—it’s a £250 model at most, similar to most pre-2019 x60 cards. Nvidia raised the MSRP for the 20 and 30 series, and then the market adjusted. The newer versions should fix this in the next few years. The older models might stay the same, but they’ll likely drop to around £330, not £650.
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opticgunship
12-09-2021, 12:45 AM #4

The main drawback of the 4670k today is its restricted core count. In demanding CPU-heavy titles it will become outdated. My older 3930k has performed just as well because of its six cores, twelve threads and overclocking potential. Still, I’d hold off if I could. A 3060 shouldn’t be priced at £650—it’s a £250 model at most, similar to most pre-2019 x60 cards. Nvidia raised the MSRP for the 20 and 30 series, and then the market adjusted. The newer versions should fix this in the next few years. The older models might stay the same, but they’ll likely drop to around £330, not £650.