[Solved] Will a Q9650 bottleneck a 5870?

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I have a Q9650 that has always been at stocks speeds and was deciding if I should get a 5870 to replace an 8800GT. What are your thoughts?
I will be using a 25.5 in screen 1920x1200 res. 4gb ram.

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Message edited by tramit on 03-14-2010 at 02:52:46 AM

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No. Don't get caught up in the term "bottleneck", it is often misused and overused. Your system would run games better with a core i7 sure, but not by any noticeable amount in games besides FSX. No part of your system is a major deficit to any other part with current games.

I think replacing your card with a 5870 is a great idea. Just make sure you have enough power. The 5870 draws 188W by itself at the absolute most. What games do you intend to play?

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I have a Q9650 that has always been at stocks speeds and was deciding if I should get a 5870 to replace an 8800GT. What are your thoughts?
I will be using a 25.5 in screen 1920x1200 res. 4gb ram.

No not at all, the Q9650 is a great chip and verclocks very well even at stock speed it won't be to much of a problem you will be fine with it

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