[PCBuilder94]

I am buying a 690 for my new build and I just need to know if I should go X79 but to save money will an Ivy Bottleneck if? I game, program, render, edit. So will it work? Or should I get a 2600K?

 

[TinDaDragon]

You don't need to go x79. Ivy Bridge will most definitely be able to handle a 690.

 

[PCModderMike]

When you say Ivy, are you referring to something like the i7 3770K? If so...that will not bottleneck a GTX 690 in any way. If anything, Ivy i7's can perform better for gaming that socket 2011 i7's.
Even a i5 3570K would handle the 690 just fine.

 

[That Guy]

Depends on resolution. But likely no, that will not bottleneck at all.

 

[MrTOOSHORT]

2500k, 2600k, 3570k and or a 3770k will be fine running a GTX 690.

 

[EoL RiNzleR]

a 2600k would not bottleneck the card at all. neither would a 2500k

 

[PCBuilder94]

Okay should I get a 2600k or 3770k?

 

[TinDaDragon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCBuilder94

Okay should I get a 2600k or 3770k?

3770k. Supports native PCIe 3.0 and slightly faster than 2600k.

 

[ZealotKi11er]

If you render you want the 6-Core.

 

[PCBuilder94]

Okay thanks everyone.