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I am interested in upgrading the motherboard and processor of my computer. My current specs are:
CPU: Intel Core i7 960 @ 3.20GHz
GPU: GeForce GTX 2GB 760
Mobo: Gigabyte G1. Guerrilla
12 gigs of RAM
800W Apex PSU
I recently purchased the 760 and I understand that it needs a PCI Express 3.0 slot but my Mobo only has 1.0. However, under the specifications of my Mobo it says the 1.0 slot conforms to the 2.0 standard so is my GPU running under a 1.0 or 2.0 slot?
I am interested in this Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118
And this CPU:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPRWB9G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Is this overkill? I use my PC mainly for gaming and watching streams/movies. Do I NEED to upgrade? How much is the GPU being bottle-necked by my current build? Thank you for any help/advice ANYone can provide!
I am interested in upgrading the motherboard and processor of my computer. My current specs are:
CPU: Intel Core i7 960 @ 3.20GHz
GPU: GeForce GTX 2GB 760
Mobo: Gigabyte G1. Guerrilla
12 gigs of RAM
800W Apex PSU
I recently purchased the 760 and I understand that it needs a PCI Express 3.0 slot but my Mobo only has 1.0. However, under the specifications of my Mobo it says the 1.0 slot conforms to the 2.0 standard so is my GPU running under a 1.0 or 2.0 slot?
I am interested in this Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118
And this CPU:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPRWB9G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Is this overkill? I use my PC mainly for gaming and watching streams/movies. Do I NEED to upgrade? How much is the GPU being bottle-necked by my current build? Thank you for any help/advice ANYone can provide!