Would a Core 2 Duo Bottleneck GTX 1050 Ti

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I am deciding to buy a Gigabyte Edition of Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB G1 Gaming so I want to ask that would my cpu which is Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz Bottleneck the Graphics Card? I have 4GB of DDR2 Ram and the CPU is not Overclocked.
 
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Then get the 1050 Ti. It will give you a reason to build that new PC. ;)

*In the mean time, $10 isn't much and if your motherboard supports Core 2 Quads I suggest finding a cheap Q8400 or similar to put in your current system. It will give it more legs in newer games.
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Yes, in every way. But, if you think you might be able to upgrade to a new system anytime within the next year or so it might not be a bad idea to get it.

If you're not expecting to upgrade to a new system, a GT 1030 would be more suitable. Also, a Core 2 Quad Q8400 for $10 on Ebay couldn't hurt either.
 
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Then get the 1050 Ti. It will give you a reason to build that new PC. ;)

*In the mean time, $10 isn't much and if your motherboard supports Core 2 Quads I suggest finding a cheap Q8400 or similar to put in your current system. It will give it more legs in newer games.
 
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Core 2 Duo will limit you. Approximate guess would be Core 2 Duo would give average 20-25fps while Core 2 Quad would give average 30-35fps.
 
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I'm not sure GTA5 will even load on that system. I think I was in another thread a few days ago where someone said it needs a quad just to open.

https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/requirements/grand-theft-auto-v/12455/

You need the C2Q 6600 just to let it open/run. The C2D just isn't strong enough.
 
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The motherboard is hp 3032h
 
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the model no is hp compaq dc7900 convertible minitower
 
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Yes it supports Core 2 Quad https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01570344

Intel Core 2 Quad Processors:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor 2.33 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 processor 2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 processor 2.66 GHz, 12 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor 2.83 GHz, 12 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB Featuring Core 2 Processor with vPro Technology

I believe it will even support the other Q8xxx and Q9xxx models not listed, such as Q8400. But whichever is cheapest with highest clock speed would be best.
 
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so which one of these is best?
 
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ok thanks for suggesting
and is Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9770 a good processor for my pc?
 
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be aware that you will have to get a good cooling system and eventually a new power supply too, if you upgrade from a e8500 with 65W to an QX9770 with 136W max.
It´s a very good CPU if you get one under 30$. But those could be sold at like 200$

Also your BIOS CPU microcode could not be compatible to this CPU
 
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