[SOLVED] CPU is it still decent enough for games

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cpu: Intel I5-3570k cpu@3.4GHz
mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI

I would like to know if my cpu is still good enough for most games out there. like neverwinter, ark survival, wow, bf5. I'm mostly a mmo player with some shooters like bf5.
 
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BF5/1 has been utilizing multiple cores but I would think with a good mid range GPU such as the RX 580 it should game ok at 1080P. If Origin releases a demo for it then try it out first. I'd probably suggest getting a good aftermarket cooler and overclocking it to around 4.2ghz or so as increasing the single core performance should help in FPS & MMOs.
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BF5/1 has been utilizing multiple cores but I would think with a good mid range GPU such as the RX 580 it should game ok at 1080P. If Origin releases a demo for it then try it out first. I'd probably suggest getting a good aftermarket cooler and overclocking it to around 4.2ghz or so as increasing the single core performance should help in FPS & MMOs.
 
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cpu: Intel I5-3570k cpu@3.4GHz
mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Ram: 8gb patriot Sector 5 pc3-10666 1333mhz 9-9-9-24
Cooling:Hyper 212 evo
Gpu: Geforce GTX 770
Tower: HAF 932 Case
PSU: Thermaltake TR2-600w PSU

my current setup. never overclocked cpu or gpu before. but thinking about getting evga GeForce gtx 1060 6gb on newegg for 229 or do u suggest a different gpu for it
 
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RX 560 or 1050 are the min req for BF5.
your card is slightly betetr than 1050 i think performance wise, but a 1060 would be nice upgrade if u do want a new gpu.

your cpu is good still as its decent speed and 4 core which are what most games now days use (even WoW is finally gonna start using multicores if u hav em)
 
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Overclocking the CPU isn't too hard and the EVO 212 should give you a decent OC, this guide has everything you need to overclock and what you'll need to know.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

For the GPU the 770 supports Nvidia GPU Boost 2.0 so as long as the temps stay good the GPU will boost as needed. You could also increase the fan curve via MSI Afterburner which would help the temps a bit more.

Doing both of these should give you a few more FPS and make the system last a bit longer before you'd have to upgrade.
 
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