Difference between the game settings for CPU

eralpsahin

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Hello Guys,

q9400 hd5450(planning to upgrade gpu)

Let me explain what am I asking;

If my cpu is okay with running a game with 60-70 fps in lowest graphic settings but 5-10 fps in max settings because my graphics cards is hd5450 would cpu be okay with running that game in max settings when I upgrade my gpu? As I know, since cpu does not care about the graphics but the game engine, and increasing the settings would not change cpu's work, cpu would be totally okay right?
 
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Depends on what GPU to upgrade to, if it's to high end of a part it could create an imbalance of power. The Q9400 is an old part and at this point pairing it with a modern GPU wouldn't be the best idea im my opinion. If possible, i'd save up a bit an switch to a more relevant platform.
Depends on what GPU to upgrade to, if it's to high end of a part it could create an imbalance of power. The Q9400 is an old part and at this point pairing it with a modern GPU wouldn't be the best idea im my opinion. If possible, i'd save up a bit an switch to a more relevant platform.
 
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