Pc upgrade help please.

[Dorustr]

Hello,

 

I currently have a i7 6700k (2 years old) with 1060 gtx and i plan to upgrade my video card when 1100 series release.

 

Now my question is: is it recommended to upgrade my 2 year old i7 6700k to a new cpu for when the 1100 series release? or will i just be fine with my current cpu and for how long may that be?

 

Thanx in advance

 

Regards d

[Sernefarian]

Your current CPU should be able to benchpress cycles for the sake of your GPU for the next few years. You'll get a far larger noticeable effect from snagging the new GPU.

[KarathKasun]

Wait for reviews of 1100/2000 series before buying.  There are rumors of it not being nearly as much of a step up as many would want.

[Firewrath9]

7 minutes ago, Dorustr said:

Hello,

 

I currently have a i7 6700k (2 years old) with 1060 gtx and i plan to upgrade my video card when 1100 series release.

 

Now my question is: is it recommended to upgrade my 2 year old i7 6700k to a new cpu for when the 1100 series release? or will i just be fine with my current cpu and for how long may that be?

 

Thanx in advance

 

Regards d

its fine, whats your mobo and cooler? also what is the overclock BC you might want to OC more.

[AskTJ]

The 6700K is fine for now.

[forregacc02]

Nah, keep your i7-6700k. It will most probably handle even the GTX 1180.

[Dorustr]

51 minutes ago, Firewrath9 said:

its fine, whats your mobo and cooler? also what is the overclock BC you might want to OC more.

Asus z170 pro gaming with noctua NH-D15

[Dorustr]

Thanx alot for the anwsers guys

[Firewrath9]

4 minutes ago, Dorustr said:

Asus z170 pro gaming with noctua NH-D15

ur fine for a another year or so

[Dorustr]

2 minutes ago, Firewrath9 said:

ur fine for a another year or so

So if i wanted to upgrade my CPU with i7 8700k for example i wouldn't have to upgrade my mobo because its the same socket? also is it recommend to upgrade the mobo if i would upgrade my cpu now?

[Sernefarian]

Different chipset with same socket. Requires a new board. Though I have heard tell that there have been limited successes with custom BIOS on some prior gen boards achieving limited success with the 8000 series processors. not recommended at all. even if you have a dual bios board.

[KarathKasun]

3 minutes ago, Dorustr said:

So if i wanted to upgrade my CPU with i7 8700k for example i wouldn't have to upgrade my mobo because its the same socket? also is it recommend to upgrade the mobo if i would upgrade my cpu now?

8700k requires a 300 series chipset.

[Dorustr]

ok thanx alot for the information. btw i play on 1080p with a 1060 i wanted to upgrade to get some extra frames in the games that i play but would it be worth it to wait and upgrade once the new nvidia series are released or will i be just fine if i upgrade now to a 1070TI....

[Sernefarian]

2 minutes ago, Dorustr said:

ok thanx alot for the information. btw i play on 1080p with a 1060 i wanted to upgrade to get some extra frames in the games that i play but would it be worth it to wait and upgrade once the new nvidia series are released or will i be just fine if i upgrade now to a 1070TI....

If the 1060 is good enough for now, and the new GPU is just in the nice to have area then I'd suggest waiting until the new GPU lineup hits the market, and then make your decision as you will in all likelihood be able to get more performance at a lower price point then... however the GPU market could go thermal nuclear in the meantime and, but I doubt it.