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GPU for i7 860?

BleachedFur
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I'd imagine that CPU could handle up to a 1060 3GB, but I don't think I'd go much higher than that.

 

1050 isn't a bad option.

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I ran an i7 860 with a HD7970. Was a pretty good combination and no issues with the CPU limiting the GPU at the time. I'd probably go a 2nd hand RX570 or even RX580 if you can find them cheap enough, possibly even RX 480 depending what is available to you.

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I'd have gone RX570. Handily beats the 1050 and 1050ti while being cheaper, but oh well.

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On 8/9/2019 at 12:51 AM, Crunchy Dragon said:

I'd imagine that CPU could handle up to a 1060 3GB, but I don't think I'd go much higher than that.

It really depends on what resolution and refresh rate you're using.

The Potato Box:

AMD 5950X

EVGA K|NGP|N 3090

128GB 3600 CL16 RAM

 

The Scrapyard Warrior:

AMD 3950x

EVGA FTW3 2080Ti

64GB 3200 CL16 RAM

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