C chuckcrowleysteak Honorable Feb 17, 2013 14 0 10,510 Aug 15, 2013 #1 I've had a i7 2600(3.6ghz) for about 2 years now, I've recently upgraded my gpu to a 7970. Am i bottlenecking my gpu in any way?
I've had a i7 2600(3.6ghz) for about 2 years now, I've recently upgraded my gpu to a 7970. Am i bottlenecking my gpu in any way?
Solution Vulpes vulpes Aug 15, 2013 Nope but when in doubt check the anandtech benchmark comparison of that chip with, lets say, a i5-3570k since it's the most popular on newegg.
Nope but when in doubt check the anandtech benchmark comparison of that chip with, lets say, a i5-3570k since it's the most popular on newegg.
Vulpes vulpes Honorable Feb 3, 2013 216 0 10,710 Aug 15, 2013 Solution #2 Nope but when in doubt check the anandtech benchmark comparison of that chip with, lets say, a i5-3570k since it's the most popular on newegg. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Nope but when in doubt check the anandtech benchmark comparison of that chip with, lets say, a i5-3570k since it's the most popular on newegg.
Sn1992-1361850 Dignified Jul 13, 2013 4,360 0 16,960 Aug 15, 2013 #3 An i7 2600k is a great chip it can even even handle 7970 crossfire with a lil o.c. Upvote 0 Downvote
fudoka711 Distinguished Apr 2, 2012 1,308 0 19,960 Aug 15, 2013 #4 Sn1992-1361850 : An i7 2600k is a great chip it can even even handle 7970 crossfire with a lil o.c. Exactly. So don't worry. Your cpu won't be the bottleneck for anything that isn't a totally cpu-intensive game. Upvote 0 Downvote
Sn1992-1361850 : An i7 2600k is a great chip it can even even handle 7970 crossfire with a lil o.c. Exactly. So don't worry. Your cpu won't be the bottleneck for anything that isn't a totally cpu-intensive game.
envy14tpe Champion Mar 3, 2012 9,574 14 56,665 Aug 15, 2013 #5 It's impossible to bottleneck a i7-2700 unless you had 3 GPUs then, mayb, a i7-3xxx would edge it a bit. Upvote 0 Downvote
It's impossible to bottleneck a i7-2700 unless you had 3 GPUs then, mayb, a i7-3xxx would edge it a bit.
C chuckcrowleysteak Honorable Feb 17, 2013 14 0 10,510 Aug 15, 2013 #6 Thx guys, I appreciate all the info. I was just worried my cpu was a little old/outdated since iv'e had it nearly 3 years. Upvote 0 Downvote
Thx guys, I appreciate all the info. I was just worried my cpu was a little old/outdated since iv'e had it nearly 3 years.
Sn1992-1361850 Dignified Jul 13, 2013 4,360 0 16,960 Aug 15, 2013 #7 That cpu is great even if its old but its a great performer and is a better overclockr Upvote 0 Downvote
envy14tpe Champion Mar 3, 2012 9,574 14 56,665 Aug 15, 2013 #8 chuckcrowleysteak : Thx guys, I appreciate all the info. I was just worried my cpu was a little old/outdated since iv'e had it nearly 3 years. The quick answer is ...No it's not outdated and bottlenecking. You are good for years to come. Upvote 0 Downvote
chuckcrowleysteak : Thx guys, I appreciate all the info. I was just worried my cpu was a little old/outdated since iv'e had it nearly 3 years. The quick answer is ...No it's not outdated and bottlenecking. You are good for years to come.
jessterman21 Splendid Dec 14, 2010 2,928 2 21,465 Aug 15, 2013 #9 CPU bottlenecking depends entirely upon the game. But short answer, no - that's in the very top-tier of gaming CPUs. Upvote 0 Downvote
CPU bottlenecking depends entirely upon the game. But short answer, no - that's in the very top-tier of gaming CPUs.