I'm upgrading my PC and need the optimum build for my GTX 1070

[afatpigeon]

I'm upgrading my PC and need the optimum build for my GTX 1070?

As of this moment I have a Intel I5-4690k but I believe I am experiencing a bottleneck. On BF1 the CPU uses 100% constantly.

My budget will be 300-500 (try and keep as low as possible).

This will entail purchasing a new CPU, motherboard and two 8GB RAM sticks + if possible a External Fan.

I'd prefer everything to be new gen.

I need help as I know nothing about computers really.

Thanks all - much love.

 

[xFeaRDom]

You're only receiving a bottleneck on BF1 due to the fact that the CPU enhancements and optimisation are terrible, as it states the recommended is to use a 6700K (Basically the 4790K), you can run it on a 4690K, just have to lower the CPU intensive settings and you'll be fine.

Upgrading the 4690K will not really benefit you in any way, shape or form while gaming, except on this one, or maybe a couple of other games, and obviously while rendering (If you do that). If you want to upgrade, then you'd need to purchase a 6700K, 2x8GB RAM, and a motherboard, as you stated. This of which will probably go out of your budget.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/w7KfXL
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CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $556.86
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[jaslion]

I'm upgrading my PC and need the optimum build for my GTX 1070?

As of this moment I have a Intel I5-4690k but I believe I am experiencing a bottleneck. On BF1 the CPU uses 100% constantly.

My budget will be 300-500 (try and keep as low as possible).

This will entail purchasing a new CPU, motherboard and two 8GB RAM sticks + if possible a External Fan.

I'd prefer everything to be new gen.

I need help as I know nothing about computers really.

Thanks all - much love.

You have a k cpu so maybe first try overclocking? Otherwise just get a 4790k as that is cheaper than going with a whole new platform just because 1 game isn't that well optimized with cpu usage.

 

[bumnut53]

Your setup is fine and will be for while, don't upgrade just because BF1 doesn't run properly. I get near 100% usage on a 6700K but hope Dice will fix it.