Bottleneck

[Luxx]

Currently running an i7 7700 with a 1060 3gb. I'm lacking on my GPU so i'm planning on upgrading. If I were to buy a 2060 super, or a 3070 when it comes out would my CPU bottleneck it or smthing like that.

 

[Meyers]

Depends on the game, with a 2060 super most games would still result in a gpu bottleneck. However with a 3070 you would be for sure be experiencing a cpu bottleneck.

 

[Luxx]

Is there a work around for this? Or should I just go with the 1660 super instead?

 

[EchoFX]

I would honestly just spend the extra bit of money on the 3070. 2060 is going to be outdated soon.

 

[EchoFX]

Check out this video for some benchmarks between the two cards:

For an extra 100$. You're better off getting the 3070. Don't rush to buy PC parts, trust me. You'll regret it later.

 

[Luxx]

Check out this video for some benchmarks between the two cards:

For an extra 100$. You're better off getting the 3070. Don't rush to buy PC parts, trust me. You'll regret it later.

Yeah but apparently it will bottleneck if I get a 3070

 

[EchoFX]

Yeah but apparently it will bottleneck if I get a 3070

A GPU doesn't bottleneck the CPU. That's not what bottleneck means. It just means that you will eventually need to upgrade your CPU to be on par with your GPU.

It's not relevant right now as your CPU is more than capable of handling every game out on the market for the next year or two. I stand by my recommendation.

 

[Luxx]

A GPU doesn't bottleneck the CPU. That's not what bottleneck means. It just means that you will eventually need to upgrade your CPU to be on par with your GPU.

It's not relevant right now as your CPU is more than capable of handling every game out on the market for the next year or two. I stand by my recommendation.

Damn bro thanks I thought bottlenecks were like when the it like doesn't use it's full power cuz of the other part

 

[EchoFX]

Damn bro thanks I thought bottlenecks were like when the it like doesn't use it's full power cuz of the other part

It's not quite like that but if you tried to pair up a completely outdated CPU with a just released GPU or vice versa, you will have issues getting that shit to work properly. Also, motherboards have different cpu sockets, so it's not really that easy to do since you'll need a pretty current motherboard to host the CPU anyway.

 

[Luxx]

It's not quite like that but if you tried to pair up a completely outdated CPU with a just released GPU or vice versa, you will have issues getting that shit to work properly. Also, motherboards have different cpu sockets, so it's not really that easy to do since you'll need a pretty current motherboard to host the CPU anyway.

I think my motherboard is GD30CI is that gonna be aii?

 

[Snipeye]

I think my motherboard is GD30CI is that gonna be aii?

It's a few generations behind, but the i7 7700 should be fine without causing too much issue for the 3070. It depends mostly on 1) what resolution you plan to play on, and 2) what games you're actually playing. Some games are more power hungry than others (CoD Warzone vs Minecraft). The most common thing I'm seeing is 1440p is likely the sweet spot in resolution for i7 7700+3070. The bigger concern is the power supply; for a 3070, you want a minimum of 650w, and not a generic brand (with iffy production quality).

Here's a great post breaking down power supplies in quality (You want to use Tier A, maybe B):
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/psu-tier-list-psucultists.3624094/

 

[EchoFX]

It's a few generations behind, but the i7 7700 should be fine without causing too much issue for the 3070. It depends mostly on 1) what resolution you plan to play on, and 2) what games you're actually playing. Some games are more power hungry than others (CoD Warzone vs Minecraft). The most common thing I'm seeing is 1440p is likely the sweet spot in resolution for i7 7700+3070. The bigger concern is the power supply; for a 3070, you want a minimum of 650w, and not a generic brand (with iffy production quality).

Here's a great post breaking down power supplies in quality (You want to use Tier A, maybe B):
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/psu-tier-list-psucultists.3624094/

Solid advice! PSU is very important. Quality is key and proper watts is necessary.

 

[Luxx]

It's a few generations behind, but the i7 7700 should be fine without causing too much issue for the 3070. It depends mostly on 1) what resolution you plan to play on, and 2) what games you're actually playing. Some games are more power hungry than others (CoD Warzone vs Minecraft). The most common thing I'm seeing is 1440p is likely the sweet spot in resolution for i7 7700+3070. The bigger concern is the power supply; for a 3070, you want a minimum of 650w, and not a generic brand (with iffy production quality).

Here's a great post breaking down power supplies in quality (You want to use Tier A, maybe B):
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/psu-tier-list-psucultists.3624094/

I appreciate the help, and I currently own a 60hz monitor it's 32 inches. In Nvida control panel it says my res is 4k x 2k, 3840 x 2160. That is my native res . I also plan on selling this monitor hopefully for enough to just buy a 144hz 24 inch monitor

 

[Meyers]

Like I said before, it completely depends on the game. Most games are pretty GPU heavy so you'll be okay with a 3070 and won't get much bottlenecking, however but for games like CSGO that are almost completely cpu based you'll experience some slowdowns. However, right now I would upgrade the gpu to a 3070 and later on you can upgrade your cpu/mobo and you'll be set for a long time to come. Even with just the GPU upgrade you'll be seeing a ton of improvements and a cpu bottleneck is something you won't really have to worry about.

 

[EchoFX]

Like I said before, it completely depends on the game. Most games are pretty GPU heavy so you'll be okay with a 3070 and won't get much bottlenecking, however but for games like CSGO that are almost completely cpu based you'll experience some slowdowns. However, right now I would upgrade the gpu to a 3070 and later on you can upgrade your cpu/mobo and you'll be set for a long time to come. Even with just the GPU upgrade you'll be seeing a ton of improvements and a cpu bottleneck is something you won't really have to worry about.

Stop scaring him. An i7 7700 isn't going to bottleneck on any games that have been released before 2021. Definitely won't bottleneck on CSGO. He'll only have to worry about upgrading his CPU/MoBo when the next line of gaming technology advances which isn't set to happen for another year or two. Even then, he'll only have to worry about CPU intensive games (as you mentioned).

 

[Luxx]

Stop scaring him. An i7 7700 isn't going to bottleneck on any games that have been released before 2021. Definitely won't bottleneck on CSGO. He'll only have to worry about upgrading his CPU/MoBo when the next line of gaming technology advances which isn't set to happen for another year or two. Even then, he'll only have to worry about CPU intensive games (as you mentioned).

Thanks!
Thank you to all you guys u helped and taught me some stuff I was completely unaware of!