Quick bottleneck question!

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

I am considering purchasing a GTX 770, will this be bottlenecked by my processor or motherboard? Is it even worth getting or should I just focus on upgrading my CPU? [Side note, I'm not worried about my power supply as I will just get whatever's needed there]

Processor: Intel Core i7 CPU 870 2.93
GHz, 4 cores

Motherboard: MSI H55M-E23

 

[sparkz89]

what is your current GPU

 

[bluekoala]

It shouldn't in most games.
If the games you play are not thread optimized then yes, your CPU will bottleneck.
You should still give overclocking serious consideration to keep the balance strong.

 

[pell380]

i7 bottleneck ... never thought of that 2 year back 😀

 

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

My current graphics card is an AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series.

 

[cookybiscuit]

Might make more sense to change your system out to a 3570K/4670K, by the time thats done, get Maxwell or something from the 9000 series.

 

[sparkz89]

agreed, i suggest going at least the 4670k though the 8350 is not a bad idea too just saying

 

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

So what would be the advantage of upgrading my CPU rather my GPU gaming wise? I probably won't have the time or money to upgrade in the next year so in that case would I notice a bigger difference in upgrading my GPU or CPU?