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Best Gpu for Base Clock q9650?

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I'm using a Btx Xps 430 Motherboard, a Core 2 q9650 and a 375w Psu, was considering buying a 750 Ti but according to upgrade recommendations from sites such as PcBenchMark i've come under the assumption that the q9650 can do with a better Gpu? Is this true? Furthermore what kind of Gpu would maximise the performance of the q9650? (Without keeping it at 100% usage at all times), I know theres a thread on the overclocked version of the cpu but i dont plan on meddling with that due to me wanting to make the most of the Cpu's lifespan.

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GTX 1050 ti/1060 3GB levels are about as much as this CPU can handle, in my experience. RX 470/570, GTX 1060 3GB, GTX 970, and GTX 780/780 ti are about as much as I'd pair this CPU with, and as far as value goes, you can't really beat the RX 570 in general. The used prices are excellent.

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