Gaming FPS with the same GPU, but upgraded CPU and MB...

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Seantheworld

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Hello everyone.

I've been googling this but not found a satisfying answer. I also don't always understand the complicated tech talk as I'm not a computer expert.

I currently have:
Intel Haswell Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz CPU
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H Intel Z87 Express Chipset MB
G.SKILL TridentX F3-2400C10D-8GTX - 8GB
Gigabyte GTX 680

I want to upgrade my GPU to a GTX 980 Ti. My question is if I will see an increase in FPS in games if I upgrade my CPU and MB as well. For example if I drop my new GTX 980 Ti into a a board with the Z97 chipset, and not my current Z87 with the same CPU, or possibly an i7, would my gaming FPS's increase. I dont know how much of a difference chipset and CPU's affect gaming.

I dont want to waste money if there wont be any difference, I basically want to play crysis 3 for the first time with full settings. I play all my games on a 48inch LED at 1080. I want to get myself a 4k curved 60 inch screen in December and play games on that as well.

Some experts input would be greatly appreciated:)
 
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You should see a distinct increase in your framerate over a 680. The extra VRAM alone should allow you to set higher detail settings in your games.

As for 4K gaming, there isn't a single graphics card that can handle 4K. That is unless you are willing to lower your detail settings and are comfortable with your FPS in the 30-40's. 4K gaming is really the realm of SLI / CrossFire for the time being. Maybe next generations cards will handle 4K on a single card.

As for replacing your platform (CPU , motherboard), that would be a waste of money, they are not going to bottleneck a 980Ti.
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You should see a distinct increase in your framerate over a 680. The extra VRAM alone should allow you to set higher detail settings in your games.

As for 4K gaming, there isn't a single graphics card that can handle 4K. That is unless you are willing to lower your detail settings and are comfortable with your FPS in the 30-40's. 4K gaming is really the realm of SLI / CrossFire for the time being. Maybe next generations cards will handle 4K on a single card.

As for replacing your platform (CPU , motherboard), that would be a waste of money, they are not going to bottleneck a 980Ti.
 
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Staying at 1080p I suggest a 980 rather than the 980 ti, a 970 would do the trick however for far less.

As for changing chipset. It will not increase fps in any real way. Changing the cpu will not likely garner any additional fps either.

OVERCLOCKING, is where you need to spend your time,a 50 dollar cooler wil gain more fps than processor upgrade will. Unless ofcourse you opt for the 4790k and dont overclock that either. Your current setup is just fine and can potentially get up to 4.5Ghz if you put in the effort.
 
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If you buy the gtx 980 ti, you will definitely be able to max out crysis 3 at 1080p.

As for 4k gaming, you will be able to play with mostly high settings, as seen here: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1496

There is no need to replace anything else in your computer for a while. I wouldn't upgrade your cpu/mobo again until at least 2 generations from now because you won't really see much of a difference for spending like $350.
 
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I'm sorry you are just plain wrong. Tom's hasn't updated there GPU comparison charts for the Titan or the 980 Ti, but I've taken the liberty to compare the 980 (non -Ti) to the 680, see the link below:

Tom's GPU Charts Comparison 980 vs 680

You can see that the 980 handily beats the 680 in everything. Particularly when you run higher than 1080p resolution where the 680 will run out of VRAM. Remember that the 980 Ti has 6GB or VRAM where the 980 only has 4GB.
 
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I think you misunderstood me. I meant there wouldn't be much of an increase in FPS if he also upgraded the CPU and MB, however it is worth to upgrade his GPU (aka GTX 680).
 
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Sorry, my bad.
 
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