Yes, you can pair an i7 6700K with a GTX 2070 together.
Yes, you can pair an i7 6700K with a GTX 2070 together.
I aim to boost my GPU from the GTX 970 to a 2070 Super. I play games at all low resolutions in 1080p, focusing on maximizing frames per second. Could this new GPU limit my CPU usage and actually reduce overall performance?
A quicker GPU would boost your performance by handling tasks more efficiently, reducing lag and improving overall speed.
I wasn't sure if it would slow down your CPU or affect performance.
the term "bottleneck" refers to a single component restricting your system's overall speed, much like the neck of a bottle limits how quickly liquid flows. in short, even after upgrading your GPU, if your CPU becomes the slower part, you'll still achieve better performance than before. now, what display are you using? which games are you playing and what frame rates are you aiming for?
There's always somewhere a bottleneck, there's always room to improve.