GTX 1070 Bottled Necked from I5 2500

[Strechy0]

Hi
Was just looking at upgrading my GPU from a 560 TI to a 1070 would my current CPU I5 2500 Bottleneck it
thanks

 

[AlienALX]

Is it overclocked?

 

[Strechy0]

nope non k version

 

[WYP]

Bottleneck is a tricky thing. It really depends on the game etc.

I know on CEX you can get a 2500K for less than £80 now, so if you have an overclocking motherboard that might be a good bet for an upgrade.
https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SCPUINTI52500KA#.V-VBqfArIuU

A 2500K is still a great CPU and has decent per core CPU performance, but it is starting to show its age.

Can you post your full sytem specs? it can help us advise you on how/what to upgrade.

 

[Strechy0]

Pc Specs
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4-B3 Motherboard
Intel I5 2500 non k
Gigabyte 560 ti SOC
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL (2x2G) DDR3 x 2
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 cooler
Corsair 650 psu
a bit old now

 

[AlienALX]

nope non k version

They still overclock

 

[Strechy0]

i didnt think u could is it worth doing on just upgrade the lot

Will i still be ok with the 1070 on this system regauradless

 

[J0s3e]

Wow, get urself a 1060, upgrade that ram and buy used K cpu

 

[Strechy0]

Or i could just get all new gear
https://www.pccasegear.com/wish_lists/630544/new
any thoughts on this build
And can use my old trusty Cooler master CM 690 11 Advanced case

 

[J0s3e]

Don't get a K cpu with h170 chipset
And seriously, unless you have cash burning a hole in your pocket, just get 2500K, 1060 or 1070 and 8GB RAM and u're fine.
What are you using it for, anyway?

 

[Strechy0]

Mainly Gameing COD and WOW not many problem is getting a 2500k in Australia i have 8 gig of ram atm so def upgrade to 16 gig

 

[Dark NighT]

Mainly Gameing COD and WOW not many problem is getting a 2500k in Australia i have 8 gig of ram atm so def upgrade to 16 gig

8gb is still more then fine, strap a 1070 in there first and then see about a possible upgrade, but i think you should be fine for the most part, especially if your still gaming on 1080p

 

[Kaapstad]

Keep your CPU and turn up the settings when you get the 1070

You are not after more fps but you do want better quality settings than you are using now.

Unless you are thinking about upgrading to a 120 or 144htz monitor a faster CPU won't make a huge difference.

 

[Strechy0]

What would u recommend out of these
https://www.pccasegear.com/wish_lists/630800/gpu
thanks

 

[AlienALX]

i didnt think u could is it worth doing on just upgrade the lot

Will i still be ok with the 1070 on this system regauradless

You will get an extra 400mhz out of it so yes it's worth doing. At that point you should be OK with a 1060 or RX 480. Game dependent you would be OK with a 1070 too, but obviously in some titles that are CPU dependent you may have issues.