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Currently have a GTX 770 with a i7-4770k 3.50ghz processor. If I decide to upgrade the graphics card, can I stay on the same processor?

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Nov 23 2015 03:25pm

yes

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Quote (unid_element59 @ 23 Nov 2015 22:25)

yes

What are the benefits of also upgrading the processor? Is it even worth? how about gtx 980?

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Currently have a GTX 770 with a i7-4770k 3.50ghz processor. If I decide to upgrade the graphics card, can I stay on the same processor?

you want to replace your 770 with a 970?
I am going to say that would be a silly idea.

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Quote (Zev3X @ Nov 23 2015 04:00pm)

What are the benefits of also upgrading the processor? Is it even worth? how about gtx 980?

you will notice no benefits to upgrading your processor.. well assuming you aren't doing anything crazy that would max it out. which I am assuming you are not.
upgrading to a 980 would make a lot more sense than upgrading to a 970. upgrading to a 970 from a 770 isn't really worth it in terms of performance you will gain to price you will be paying.

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Quote (Zev3X @ Nov 23 2015 04:18pm)

Currently have a GTX 770 with a i7-4770k 3.50ghz processor. If I decide to upgrade the graphics card, can I stay on the same processor?

Your CPU is fine, for a few years yet. The 770 to 970 will absolutely make you a happy camper.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1037?vs=1355

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