CPU Upgrade for Gaming

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
N

Narwhocalypse

Reputable
Mar 24, 2017
4
0
4,510
I currently have a GTX 1060 6GB paired with an Intel i5 4590 @3.3 GHz. I got the graphics card after I had gotten the CPU, so naturally the CPU bottlenecks on CPU-heavy games. On PUBG, Dishonored 2, Fallout 4, and Battlefield 1, I have noticed that when I get lag, it is from the CPU maxing out (using MSI Afterburner.) Specifically in Battlefield 1, which is the game I care most about my FPS loss on that list, I can play it on Ultra and get 60 fps solid except for the every 15-20 second I get a complete freeze from my CPU maxing out. I was wondering what CPU I should get (Intel preferred), that would be able to run these games flawlessly and that would also not bottleneck a GTX 1070, 1070 TI, or 1080 that I might upgrade to in the future. Also, my motherboard is not overclock capable, so since I have to upgrade the motherboard no matter what, should I get an overclockable paired with a Z-series motherboard? Thanks.
 
Solution
bjornl
What parts are you looking to replace?

Just the CPU? Get the i7-4790k and a good cooler. Depending on the game and other conditions this should be plenty.
Want something better? Get a coffeelake such as the i5-8400, i5-8600k ot i7-8700k. You would need a new motherboard (one based on the z350 chipset). The 'k' chips are overclockable. Get a good cooler like the Noctua nh-d15s.


A Ryzen is not as good at gaming. Depending on what you are doing it might match an Intel in some games. And at some settings with today's graphics cards the game is so limited by the graphics card that the CPU plays no role. BUT someday there will be faster graphics cards and the Ryzen's performance gap in gaming will once again be exposed.

Some...
Sort by date Sort by votes
C

constantine_99

Estimable
May 18, 2017
1,977
0
3,960
if u're going to change the mobo, should've just opt for a new gen instead like coffelake / Ryzen

if u still want to save up some cash, the i7 4770 / i7 4790 can still do some decent job for the next few years :) the locked i7 should be able to handle up to GTX 1080 just fine

u can also try to clean up some background apps to reduce the cpu usage a bit and help out the CPU :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
bjornl

bjornl

Honorable
Mar 16, 2016
2,962
2
10,965
What parts are you looking to replace?

Just the CPU? Get the i7-4790k and a good cooler. Depending on the game and other conditions this should be plenty.
Want something better? Get a coffeelake such as the i5-8400, i5-8600k ot i7-8700k. You would need a new motherboard (one based on the z350 chipset). The 'k' chips are overclockable. Get a good cooler like the Noctua nh-d15s.


A Ryzen is not as good at gaming. Depending on what you are doing it might match an Intel in some games. And at some settings with today's graphics cards the game is so limited by the graphics card that the CPU plays no role. BUT someday there will be faster graphics cards and the Ryzen's performance gap in gaming will once again be exposed.

Some fun reading
http://www.pcgamer.com/intel-i5-8400-review-the-best-new-gaming-cpu-in-years/
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-coffee-lake-gaming-i5-8600k,35722.html
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
C

constantine_99

Estimable
May 18, 2017
1,977
0
3,960


it's Z370, not 350 XD

unless we're talking about high refresh rate monitor [120++ perhaps], Ryzen can still provide what he needs, intel is better but the cost are also higher [the Z370 mobo for example starts around 100$~, while AMD's B350 can go as low as 50$~] also, as we go into the future, more games should be able to utilize more cores/threads, which would mean Ryzen should be able to keep up [since they provide hyperthreading unlike the intel's i5] AM4 platform will also have AMD's support till at very least 2020, so that means he will have an upgrade path...

i agree though, if OP had the money and he's targetting high refresh rate monitor, going with something like 8600k / 8700k would definitely be better in gaming, but if it's not the case, the Ryzen can still provide some decent performance for less cost

for cooler, noctua NH-D15S is a great air cooler with good ram compatibility, but u should look out for your case size, coz it's a pretty tall cooler
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
J

jsnod25

Honorable
Feb 12, 2013
19
0
10,510
This will upgrade your whole setup for just over $500 (new board, ram and a 7700), should remove any bottleneck. Though you didn't list a budget, if lower, get the 4790k (still close to $400 for that) but the 7700k beats the 4790k by about 29%, and at a lower cost... Not the "best" board ever, but its good enough to overclock if you wish... Then sell your CPU, RAM and old Board, and get most of your $540 back in your pocket.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3466714
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

constantine_99

Estimable
May 18, 2017
1,977
0
3,960


don't get a new 4790k then, there's plenty of used stuff being sold around, that can save up some cost :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom