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Hi I'm still using my PC from 2014 and I think its time for an upgrade. 

Specs are: -I7 4770 (non K) - 16 GB RAM - -Some crappy Micro-ATX Motherboard -GTX 770 and a 1TB HDD

 

My Plan is to keep the CPU and upgrade the other Parts for an ATX Motherboard, new 16 GB RAM, a GTX 1070/1080, a SSD and a new case for the new motherboard.

 

My question now is: Could the i7 4770 be a bottleneck for the new graphics card or is it still fine.

 

I don't think that the CPU needs to be upgraded since its never working over 60-70% on high load.

 

I'm a casual gamer and sometimes I work a bit on editing. 

 

THX for the help :) 

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No, it's fine. The word "bottleneck" is thrown a lot with no real meaning. I wouldn't worry about it.

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If you keep the CPU then there's no point in upgrading, unless you just want more ports, PCIe slots, WiFi etc.

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new ram doesn't make a difference unless it looks different.

new mobo only helps with more connectors, doesn't impact performance.

rest is an ok upgrade, the i7 is still relevant

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38 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

If you keep the CPU then there's no point in upgrading, unless you just want more ports, PCIe slots, WiFi etc.

Yeah I want more ports and since it is a really cheap one from MSI it doesn't live up to my expectations anymore 

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2 minutes ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

new ram doesn't make a difference unless it looks different.

new mobo only helps with more connectors, doesn't impact performance.

rest is an ok upgrade, the i7 is still relevant

I thought about keeping the RAM I'm not quite sure yet but thx for your help

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49 minutes ago, Beatz said:

Hi I'm still using my PC from 2014 and I think its time for an upgrade. 

Specs are: -I7 4770 (non K) - 16 GB RAM - -Some crappy Micro-ATX Motherboard -GTX 770 and a 1TB HDD

 

My Plan is to keep the CPU and upgrade the other Parts for an ATX Motherboard, new 16 GB RAM, a GTX 1070/1080, a SSD and a new case for the new motherboard.

 

My question now is: Could the i7 4770 be a bottleneck for the new graphics card or is it still fine.

 

I don't think that the CPU needs to be upgraded since its never working over 60-70% on high load.

 

I'm a casual gamer and sometimes I work a bit on editing. 

 

THX for the help :) 

http://thebottlenecker.com/ try this website?

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2 hours ago, Beatz said:

I thought about keeping the RAM I'm not quite sure yet but thx for your help

No point in buying different RAM unless you opt for faster modules.

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