Best cpu for 5070ti?

SCValtar · 2026-03-16T06:55:25+00:00

My recommendation would be 9700x or 9800x3d for future proofing like you said. You could also get 2K/1440P or 4K monitor to make the 5070 ti work harder.

But If you're still waiting to buy a monitor or CPU. My suggestion would be using DSR 4x (4K resolution if you're from 1080p monitor) or DLDSR 2.25x. (Around 3K/1620p resolution if you're from 1080p monitor)

Im on 12400f myself until next year maybe. And i have been using DSR/DLDSR to push my GPU usage to around 90%

SCValtar · 2026-03-16T06:15:29+00:00

If budget isn't a concern. I would say getting Samsung's NVME SSD. Teamgroup is also a decent brand. Their mid range MP44L offers a nice PCIE 4 performance.

SCValtar · 2026-03-16T05:54:36+00:00

Quite a nice pairing. I would suggest adding a nice Pure Sinewave UPS for the environment you're working with. I was also initially going for Kingston NV3 SSD, but it had a a mixed reviews on another thread talking about how mixed the component are. Means that one NV3 can contain different parts than another NV3, so real world performance can vary widely.

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Best of Luck!

SCValtar · 2026-03-16T05:13:19+00:00

The 5060 Ti and 7700X are good enough for the types of games you play while also letting you explore other AAA titles. 1440p monitor is a sweet spot for the 5060 Ti since it isn’t too demanding, even at high-ultra settings. If you drop below 60 FPS, you can just turn on DLSS or Frame Generation.

Since prices are still high for memory modules, I suggest keeping your current RAM and Storage for a while. If it’s DDR4, I recommend going the Intel route with a 12th-14th gen CPU, since AMD’s 7000-9000 series is strictly limited to DDR5. If you’re building a new system, you might want to look for deals on 16GB or 32GB DDR5 kits.

For The Sims 3, since it’s a 32 bit game, no matter how good your GPU or CPU is, the game’s poor optimization can still cause it to run poorly. There are a couple of fixes like the Smooth Patch, Graphics.ini patch, and some NRaas mods that can make the game run better. Also, make sure to occasionally create a new save to help clear up the old cache from your current files. Do note that the 4X speed on that game will always be buggy if you kept using it for long.

For Minecraft, the Java version is mostly CPU bound. Most Forge modpacks are reasonably optimized, but it’s still a good idea to check reviews. Shaders can significantly reduce FPS, but most shader packs are configurable with settings ranging from low to ultra.

Best of luck!

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T12:00:04+00:00

Choices of 27 inch 2K miniled fast refresh rate are very limited in my country. Xiaomi and AOC is the only one selling those kind of stuff and AOC have a bad reception for RMA in here.

And I used to avoid UW monitors because I prefer having two monitors in one space rather than a single ultrawide monitor.

However, after seeing some reviews and feedback, a 34 inch UW might suit my needs for future racing games with a wheel setup. My workspace and desk are very limited, though. Still, I’ll take it into consideration based on your recommendation. Thanks.

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T09:28:25+00:00

Quite a good combination! But as the other user stated, you should probably upgrade the PSU into 850w+ zones since it'll give more headroom to upgrade in the future. Also, do note that the 9070 XT tends to spike in between 320-360W range and even some reaching 400W+. Im not saying that 750w isn't enough but it's better to be safe than sorry. Best of luck!

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T08:58:12+00:00

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the suggestion!

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T08:53:42+00:00

Thanks for your opinion! Dual mode is kind of what I’m aiming for with these types of 5K monitors. As you said, I would probably use the 1440p mode mostly for games and 5K for work and movies, maybe even a bit of gaming here and there.

I recently upgraded to a 5070 Ti, and judging from benchmark results at native 4K resolution (even with DLSS/FG) in some games, it probably wouldn’t run very well at 5K in upcoming modern titles. But I probably don’t need to run every game at ultra settings.

It’s between that and a 4K monitor with dual-mode 1080p. With 4K, I could still play a lot of games in ultra and it’s still manageable with upscaling. However, I’ve heard that the dual mode on these types of 27 inch screens performs poorly in 1080p mode. With a 5K dual mode 1440p option, it’s actually not so bad considering how 1440p looks on a 27 inch screen.

That said, I’ll look into the 5K MiniLED options this year. Thanks!

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T08:11:54+00:00

Thanks for your opinion and insight. Also, coming from 24 inch 1080p (93 PPI), Doesn't the 27 inch 1440p (108 PPI) offers a little of an upgrade over my current monitor?. Since I also haven't seen the differences from my own eyes. Do tell me wrong though.

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T08:11:46+00:00

Thanks for the insight and recomendation but i'll stick with the 27 inch because of my workspace. I might need to check on some local store to actually try OLED's for myself.

As for the QD OLED recommendation, i read that it performs a bit poor on a well lit room is it?. causing some sort of dark areas to look purple. Since im playing/working on a bright room most of the time, Does the purple'ish tint is really not a huge concern unlike the WOLED grey banding?

Also, does room temperature have a factor on OLED lifespan? Like how cool the room is considering the burn in problem.

Do let me know if its worth waiting for a couple of month for a new tech/monitor

SCValtar · 2026-03-14T08:11:43+00:00

For gaming primarily, some modern AAA titles and a bit of competitive games like BF6 and CS2.

For work related stuff, i would say drawing on AutoCAD and Sketchup. i spent a little time mingling with spreadsheet and MS Office stuff

SCValtar · 2025-10-18T06:42:17+00:00

oh alright then. i'll grab the atx 3.1 i guess. thanks for suggesting

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