CPU Load

[Captain Orso]

From what I've been able to find in this sub-forum, and also what I haven't found here, since the EDGE engine (DCSW 1.5.x and 2.0.x) there is fairly little performance being required on the CPU these days, even in VR (specifically, I recently acquired an Oculus Rift CV1).

 

Since my 'old' Sapphire R9 295X2 isn't really living up to my expectations, especially with regards to using CrossFire, I'm considering a GTX1080Ti, when they arrive.

 

But I'm wondering, if the lack of performance required of my i7-5820K (3.3 GHz without OC'ing) might become a bottleneck with a much faster GPU 'sucking' up the graphics load.

 

Does anybody have any such experience or knowledge?

 

Many t(h)anks in advance.

[RoyMi6]

Getting DCS to run well has always been a bit of a dark art.

 

While no one will know for sure until the 1080ti is release I'm almost certain that you'd benefit from upgrading your CPU, but by how much is another matter all together.

 

The latest software improvements to the Oculus runtime (namely Async Space Warp) means that as long as you get above 45fps the game is playable - but 90fps should be your target.

 

Buy the GTX1080TI when it comes out and look for other people reporting on their performance with better CPU's and make a decision then.

[Captain Orso]

I guess I will see, whether a new CPU is also in order, when I get a GTX1080Ti.

 

I'm just trying to prepare myself emotionally for any new unexpected assaults on my wallet :huh: