GTX 295 CPU combo

[Kmak42]

I recently ordered an EVGA GTX 295 co-op edition. What I am wondering is whether or not my CPU will allow me to see the full benefit of the card. As of now I am running an Extreme Quad QX6850 at stock 3.0 GHz. If the answer is that the card will be limited by the CPU, then what will I need to overclock the CPU to in order to see the full benefits of the card?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[Maziar]

You will be fine with your CPU,QX6850 is still a very good CPU however if you mostly play RTS games and want to max out everything,then OC'ng your CPU may help because most RTS games benefit from a faster CPU,for FPS games you will be fine

 

[shubham1401]

Your CPU will be adequate for that card...

Make sure your PSU is also adequate cuz that card requires a lot of power!

 

[Kmak42]

You will be fine with your CPU,QX6850 is still a very good CPU however if you mostly play RTS games and want to max out everything,then OC'ng your CPU may help because most RTS games benefit from a faster CPU,for FPS games you will be fine

Thanks for the info man. Really took a load off of my mind.

 

[Kmak42]

Your CPU will be adequate for that card...

Make sure your PSU is also adequate cuz that card requires a lot of power!

Thanks man, and I have a 1000w CPU. I think i'll be fine.