CPU upgrade

[ipaz]

Hi all, my current build is-
i3 10100f
16 GB Corsair Ram 2666
GtX 1660 Super
My question is, would it be worth upgrading my CPU to the i5 10505
Would I see a performance improvement?

 

[ipaz]

Thanks for the reply. My reasoning for the i5 10505 is the 65 TDP as my Power Supply is only 450W.

 

[ipaz]

For the most part no, I suspect you wouldn't.

My reasoning is that if you're playing a game that desperately needs/wants more than 4 cores, the 1660 Super and perhaps even your RAM is going to be a bottleneck too.

That said, if the upgrade is cheap, there's no harm in it and it will help you outside of gaming and the framerate consistency in some games.

Thanks for the reply

 

[ipaz]

Your gpu uses approx 125 watts so with a 95 watt cpu your 450 should be fine as long as your not overclocking either .

I always thought the 11600K is more than 95 watt CPU. Would my Ram be compatible with that CPU?

 

[ipaz]

Would be 125W be ok for my PSU? Sorry for all the questions

 

[ipaz]

Which model is it?

Do you only game?

Yes only game. Corsair VS 450

 

[ipaz]

It should be. 250 watt plus any othe rfans/drives etc in your psu should only be about 300 watts but that psu is a low quality one TBH.

I might invest in a new PSU first, any suggestions?

 

[ipaz]

I wouldn't bother and save the money for a fresh overhaul down the line. If you find a cheap, I mean very cheap 11600 then ok. If you need cores then a 10400f may be a more cost effective solution.

2666 memory runs at 1.2v. if you set it too 1.35v you can get 3000 and maybe a more out of it. Not sure it make a huge difference on this platform.

Just realised this has been said previously....

Thanks for the advice. Would having more cores on the 10400f help with game performance?

 

[ipaz]

I will check it out. Will my Ram speed (2666) be ok?

 

[ipaz]

Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) - Product Specifications | Intel

Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) quick reference with specifications, features, and technologies.

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It will be fine although you could try running it faster as the 11400f supports 3200 speed ram although i had a quick look at reviews and faster ram doesnt seem to make a big difference overall. Ram is cheap though:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (SKU: MY-0AK-TG) = £23.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (SKU: MY-0AJ-TG) = £55.99

Total: £79.98 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

Thanks again for your help. I might just keep my Ram for another 12 months then upgrade. The 11400f seems the best bang for buck. What will game performance be like going from 10100f?

 

[ipaz]

I think I will get the 11400f, thanks again

 

[ipaz]

I would do as Mickyflinn said and check first to make sure your motherboard can support the cpu before spending any money. Should only need a bios update but you have to do this first before trying to fit the new cpu.

I’ve never done a Bios update before but I will do that first

 

[ipaz]

I will check it out

 

[ipaz]

Tell us what motherboard you have.

ASUS Prime B460 plus

 

[ipaz]

ASUS Prime B460 plus

I think I’m doing it, just down loaded the Bios update from the ASUS website and the EZ update software

 

[ipaz]

Looks like your motherboard doesn't support 11th gen cpu

I noticed on the website

 

[ipaz]

The 10505 is £52 and the 10600k is £70

 

[ipaz]

Hmm. 10505 would be better value, I think.

By the way, can you share the exact model name/number of your board from CPU-Z? Some of the B460 boards actually use H470, which means they do support 11th gen.

I will check the model number. I’ve updated the Bios, it was straight forward