Why you don't need an expensive processor for gaming

[Jamie McKane]

Why you don't need an expensive processor for gaming

The trick is to find how much GPU and CPU performance your PC requires, and where you can save money by not purchasing an overly-powerful CPU.

 

[Flex]

Depends on what game.

 

[HavocXphere]

Depends on what game.

Are there any games that are still CPU bound?

Only one I can think of was supcom and that was ages ago.

 

[Flex]

Are there any games that are still CPU bound?

Only one I can think of was supcom and that was ages ago.

CSGO, Dota. Just 2 I can think of now, are heavily CPU dependant. I am currently playing both using my onbaord display on my 6700k, running everythin medium to high getting 100+ fps easily