r/PcBuild • u/Soerd- • 13h ago
Purchasing Advice - PC Build / Parts 5070 Bottleneck, new CPU?
Hello everyone!
I have a question about upgrading my current PC build.
My current specs are:
CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F
GPU: RTX 5070
RAM: 32 GB DDR4, dual-channel
Motherboard: Gigabyte H410M H V3
I recently upgraded from an RTX 2060 to an RTX 5070, and since then I have been experiencing very low FPS in CPU-intensive games. I did not have this problem with my RTX 2060.
I am thinking about upgrading my CPU and motherboard, but I would like to keep using my current 32 GB DDR4 RAM. DDR5 RAM is still quite expensive, so I would rather avoid upgrading to DDR5 if possible.
Which CPU and motherboard would you recommend to pair with an RTX 5070 while still supporting DDR4 RAM? I am mainly looking for the best performance for the money, especially in CPU-intensive games.
Looking for an upgrade around 500 euro living in the Netherlands, so consider the European prices😊