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ericfomley · Jan 22, 2013, 01:00 AM

Hello, I currently own and intel core I3-2105 (Sandybridge) cpu. My radeon 6870 went bad and I am looking to use my tax check to update my system. I was wondering if i got a GTX 660ti if I would have a cpu bottleneck issue. I play a lot of demanding games and will be getting some in the future. Games such as AC3, Skyrim, BF3, The total war games, Far cry 3, Crysis 3, crysis 2, and borderlands 2. I want to know if I get the graphics card if I will be able to play these games on thier maximum settings, 1080p?
My System Specs:
Intel Core I3-2105
4GB ram Ripjaws
850W PSU
Windows 8 64bit.
I dont have a lot of money to work with but what do you suggest to up my system? I have about $300.

Jan 22, 2013, 01:00 AM	#1
ericfomley Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 33 (0.28/day) Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Help choosing GPU Hello, I currently own and intel core I3-2105 (Sandybridge) cpu. My radeon 6870 went bad and I am looking to use my tax check to update my system. I was wondering if i got a GTX 660ti if I would have a cpu bottleneck issue. I play a lot of demanding games and will be getting some in the future. Games such as AC3, Skyrim, BF3, The total war games, Far cry 3, Crysis 3, crysis 2, and borderlands 2. I want to know if I get the graphics card if I will be able to play these games on thier maximum settings, 1080p? My System Specs: Intel Core I3-2105 4GB ram Ripjaws 850W PSU Windows 8 64bit. I dont have a lot of money to work with but what do you suggest to up my system? I have about $300.