I'm planning to upgrade my GPU from an RTX 2060 to an RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC, and I'm a bit concerned about compatibility with my CPU. I have an i7-13700 from the 13th generation, and I'm wondering if it will bottleneck the new GPU. Is my CPU powerful enough for this upgrade? Also, I've read that the minimum PSU requirement for the RTX 5070 Ti is 850W. Should I consider getting a 1000W PSU instead? For context, I only game at 1920x1080 and I'm really focused on achieving high FPS, not on playing at higher resolutions.
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You should be just fine! The i7-13700 won't bottleneck the 5070 Ti at all, even in most gaming scenarios. An 850W PSU is sufficient; there's no need to go for a 1000W unless you're planning to add more parts later or just want some extra headroom.
Nah, your i7-13700 will handle the 5070 Ti without a hitch. Even in lower resolutions for games like Fortnite or CS2, the GPU is more likely to hit its limits before the CPU does. So, zero worries about a bottleneck here!
Does lower resolution mean I'll struggle for FPS in those games? I'm aiming for around 360 FPS, is that realistic?