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Computer upgrade advice
Posted on 7/12/20 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 7/12/20 at 7:20 pm
I’m upgrading a few pieces and looking for advice on a few others, mainly mobo/CPU
Current specs:
Asrock Z97 Anniversary Mobo
i5-4690k w/ stock cooler
GTX 670
16 GB RAM
750W PSU
Already ordered:
GTX 1060 6GB
Corsair H60 CPU cooler
Should I look into a new mobo and CPU too? I don’t play a ton of games, might play some Apex and COD and don’t need 1440p or anything. Figure I can OC that i5 a bit once I have a decent cooler on there. Not sure what kind of mileage I can expect out of my current CPU/mobo setup, so looking for advice on that end.
Current specs:
Asrock Z97 Anniversary Mobo
i5-4690k w/ stock cooler
GTX 670
16 GB RAM
750W PSU
Already ordered:
GTX 1060 6GB
Corsair H60 CPU cooler
Should I look into a new mobo and CPU too? I don’t play a ton of games, might play some Apex and COD and don’t need 1440p or anything. Figure I can OC that i5 a bit once I have a decent cooler on there. Not sure what kind of mileage I can expect out of my current CPU/mobo setup, so looking for advice on that end.
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Posted on 7/13/20 at 8:15 am to bamabenny
With just a 1060 video card upgrade, there's no reason to spend any more money on the rest of the machine
Posted on 7/13/20 at 10:33 am to bamabenny
I am inclined to agree with bluebarracuda.
I am on the same gen as you but with a 4790k.
Our CPUs are still good for 1080P gaming and some 1440P if desired. In fact my 980TI is my bottle neck.
With that said, I personally don't see the value in spending money on a new CPU, MOBO, and ram.
Really though that decision is one only you can make.
If you don't already have one, I would grab a SSD and move your OS to it. They are cheap now and the value is high.
I am running nearly the same specs and gen.
My path to upgrading is this:
-New monitor 2/4k. I really do not see any value in upgrading my PC and staying at 1080P. My current setup performs great @ 1080P in terms of FPS.
-New GPU. Currently it seems my bottle neck is my GPU so this will be my first upgrade. I am waiting to see what the Nvidia 30 series does to the current market in terms of pricing. I refuse to pay the premium for the latest Gen. I've always let them release and then purchase the previous gen. Hoping to find a good used card for decent price.
-Lastly I will upgrade MOBO, CPU, and ram.
Once that's done I will reuse my old hardware for a server. I am tired of using my main system for my Plex library as I have so many people on it.
I am on the same gen as you but with a 4790k.
Our CPUs are still good for 1080P gaming and some 1440P if desired. In fact my 980TI is my bottle neck.
quote:
I don’t play a ton of games, might play some Apex and COD and don’t need 1440p or anything.
With that said, I personally don't see the value in spending money on a new CPU, MOBO, and ram.
Really though that decision is one only you can make.
If you don't already have one, I would grab a SSD and move your OS to it. They are cheap now and the value is high.
I am running nearly the same specs and gen.
My path to upgrading is this:
-New monitor 2/4k. I really do not see any value in upgrading my PC and staying at 1080P. My current setup performs great @ 1080P in terms of FPS.
-New GPU. Currently it seems my bottle neck is my GPU so this will be my first upgrade. I am waiting to see what the Nvidia 30 series does to the current market in terms of pricing. I refuse to pay the premium for the latest Gen. I've always let them release and then purchase the previous gen. Hoping to find a good used card for decent price.
-Lastly I will upgrade MOBO, CPU, and ram.
Once that's done I will reuse my old hardware for a server. I am tired of using my main system for my Plex library as I have so many people on it.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 11:49 am to southern686
He should have upgraded to something significantly better then a 1060 and then upgrade the cpu/Mobo/ram down the line
Posted on 7/13/20 at 1:00 pm to bluebarracuda
I agree.
I normally always buy "the best" or top tier card for the generation I am looking to buy.
I don't see the 30 series dropping the 20 series in price much. I do think something like a 1080 Ti will drop a good bit, or at least to a price I'm willing to buying at.
IMO right now isn't the time to buy though.
I normally always buy "the best" or top tier card for the generation I am looking to buy.
I don't see the 30 series dropping the 20 series in price much. I do think something like a 1080 Ti will drop a good bit, or at least to a price I'm willing to buying at.
IMO right now isn't the time to buy though.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 1:29 pm to southern686
quote:
Our CPUs are still good for 1080P gaming and some 1440P if desired. In fact my 980TI is my bottle neck.
+1
I'm still running a 10 year old i7-2600k with a 1080Ti and gaming at 1440p is great for me.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 1:53 pm to southern686
Only reason I didn’t wait and go for something bigger is that I got the 1060 used and in great condition for a little over $100. Thanks for the advice on the CPU/mobo, looks like I’ll be good for a while.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 6:28 pm to bamabenny
quote:
Thanks for the advice on the CPU/mobo, looks like I’ll be good for a while.
The thing is, you'll still have to upgrade your video card before upgrading everything else
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