PSA Not every piece of information should be called a PSA . <| sep |> Sollte eine Tradition werden , wie Dinner for one zu Silvester ! D <| sep |> Definitely for a few reasons . 1 . If your cpu wont let you get the framerates you want in a game , youre out of luck . Turning down settings only helps so much for a cpu problem , unlike a gpu where you can sacrifice graphical fidelity for performance . 2 . A good cpu , given the slow evolution of cpus can last you multiple graphics cards . 3 . Relating to 1 . You want smooth gameplay . Having a good gpu is a huge part of that , but it needs to be fed , and having a cpu that craps the bed in an inconsistent fashion will make gameplay more stuttery than preferred . For your situation , you didnt list a gpu , and you didnt choose a board that supports the oc feature of your 6600 k , so tweaking and info are required .