I recently had to quickly put together a new computer setup for working from home after my old one died. I opted for an R5 8600G because the electronics market in Brazil is crazy expensive right now, and I wanted something temporary until I could afford a proper GPU. I'm aware that this CPU isn't the best match for a GPU, but a friend mentioned that I might still be okay for gaming at 1440p, which is my goal. I'm curious if I'll run into significant issues while gaming on high settings at 60 FPS with newer titles. Should I be looking to replace the CPU alongside the GPU?
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Yeah, definitely give it a shot first. It really depends on the games you'll be playing and what motherboard you're using. While the Ryzen 8000 series has some limitations with PCIe lanes that could impact performance, the RTX 5070 Ti is designed for PCIe 4.0, which most motherboards support. You might not see a huge performance hit—just keep an eye on your lanes using GPU-Z to ensure you're getting PCIe 4.0 x8. Worst case, if it's underperforming, you could consider upgrading to a 7600, 7500F, or 9600X later on.
Just get the 5070 Ti, try it out with your current setup and see how it performs. If you notice the CPU is struggling and maxing out before the GPU, you can always upgrade the CPU later on. They're not glued together, and the GPU won't be harmed if the CPU can't keep up. Dive in and test it!
Thanks for the detailed breakdown! I was really worried that buying the 5070 Ti would end up being a wasted investment if I had to wait to upgrade my CPU. It’s good to know I can try it out first. If I do find it’s lacking, would you say moving to a 9700X is worth it, or is the 9600X a better bet for the slight price increase?