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Help me upgrade PC. Where do I start or focus?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/14/20 at 8:53 am
AMD FX-8350 4 GHz 8-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-2400 CL10 Memory
XFX Radeon R9 290 4 GB Double Dissipation Video Card
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Thoughts? I can still run things fine for the most part. I feel though I am due for some type of upgrade. Build was done back in 2013-2014 I think
Maybe would like to ultimately run two monitors
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-2400 CL10 Memory
XFX Radeon R9 290 4 GB Double Dissipation Video Card
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Thoughts? I can still run things fine for the most part. I feel though I am due for some type of upgrade. Build was done back in 2013-2014 I think
Maybe would like to ultimately run two monitors
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Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:12 am to HailToTheChiz
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Help me upgrade PC. Where do I start or focus?
don't upgrade. build a new one.
here's my current build. the case, psu and gpu aren't exactly the same. i could find the the case and psu on there and i bought a reference 5700xt.
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Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:13 am to HailToTheChiz
quote:
Maybe would like to ultimately run two monitors
You can do that now?
I'm one to always say upgrade video card before anything else but that 8350 is poop
Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:35 am to HailToTheChiz
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Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
I owed the 3 and 5.
Both boards smelt burnt after extended periods of use with an OC'd 8320.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 10:42 am to HailToTheChiz
Yeah I'd just hang onto the PSU, CPU cooler, and maybe the RAM (this could definitely be upgraded later). If I were building from scratch I would hold off until AMD releases their latest lineups. Nvidia's latest GPUs are a steal and it makes me wonder if they are expecting serious competition from AMD this year.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 10:46 am to HailToTheChiz
Keep the PSU, cooler, and chassis.
Upgrade everything else. Start with the CPU. Which means mobo and RAM as well.
ETA: as far as GPUs, don't be afraid to buy a used 20-series from Nvidia. Their prices should drop like a rock very soon.
Upgrade everything else. Start with the CPU. Which means mobo and RAM as well.
ETA: as far as GPUs, don't be afraid to buy a used 20-series from Nvidia. Their prices should drop like a rock very soon.
This post was edited on 9/14/20 at 10:47 am
Posted on 9/14/20 at 1:22 pm to HailToTheChiz
Honestly, you'd need to upgrade a lot so better off with a new build. If you upgrade the processor, you'll need to upgrade the RAM and Motherboard anyway. Graphics card definitely needs to be upgraded, and you'll want more RAM than 8 regardless. Your power supply is probably the only thing that would make the trip, but IMHO get a new one as well and repurpose this tower. Maybe reimage it and give it a family member or friend.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 1:33 pm to HailToTheChiz
trash that thing and start over
Posted on 9/14/20 at 2:33 pm to HailToTheChiz
If a budget build pick up the 3060 ti that's imminent
Posted on 9/15/20 at 1:50 am to HailToTheChiz
Always start with RAM.
Posted on 9/15/20 at 4:31 am to HailToTheChiz
I would lean towards a new build too; main thing is to get at least an 8th gen i7
Posted on 9/15/20 at 7:38 am to HailToTheChiz
quote:
AMD FX-8350 4 GHz 8-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-2400 CL10 Memory
XFX Radeon R9 290 4 GB Double Dissipation Video Card
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Thoughts? I can still run things fine for the most part. I feel though I am due for some type of upgrade. Build was done back in 2013-2014 I think
Maybe would like to ultimately run two monitors
Keep your CPU cooler, GFX card (for the time being), and Power Supply.
What are your goals, aside from 2 monitors? What frame rates are you going for? Is this a primary work pc or gaming pc?
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