Considering a gradual PC refresh – where would you prioritize your initial upgrades?

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Considering a gradual PC refresh – where would you prioritize your initial upgrades?

Considering a gradual PC refresh – where would you prioritize your initial upgrades?

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Wavern_
Junior Member

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06-22-2016, 10:32 PM

#1

Hello everyone!

My computer hasn’t been updated in over five years, perhaps even longer. Here’s my current configuration:

Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Z97M-PLUS
Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 cores), approximately 3.0 GHz
Memory: 8GB of Dual-Channel DDR3 RAM at 666MHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Blue WDC WD10EZEX-00MFCA0
Solid State Drive: Apacer AS510S 128GB (SATA SSD)

I require an improvement because I experience performance issues and delays when playing specific games and while streaming. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Wavern_

06-22-2016, 10:32 PM #1

Hello everyone!

My computer hasn’t been updated in over five years, perhaps even longer. Here’s my current configuration:

Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Z97M-PLUS
Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 cores), approximately 3.0 GHz
Memory: 8GB of Dual-Channel DDR3 RAM at 666MHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Blue WDC WD10EZEX-00MFCA0
Solid State Drive: Apacer AS510S 128GB (SATA SSD)

I require an improvement because I experience performance issues and delays when playing specific games and while streaming. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Neko1106
Member

184

06-24-2016, 03:41 PM

#2

Save for a new platform.

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Neko1106

06-24-2016, 03:41 PM #2

Save for a new platform.

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SparklyGirll
Member

51

06-25-2016, 10:38 PM

#3

The GTX 980 remains functional; it outperforms a GTX 1060. The hard drive needs upgrading with solid-state drives now, such as this one: – this will provide immediate advantages, even if you retain the existing 128GB SSD for startup. However, to address your issues with video playback and gaming, a simultaneous upgrade of the processor, RAM, and motherboard is necessary. Please specify your initial financial allocation for this endeavor.

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SparklyGirll

06-25-2016, 10:38 PM #3

The GTX 980 remains functional; it outperforms a GTX 1060. The hard drive needs upgrading with solid-state drives now, such as this one: – this will provide immediate advantages, even if you retain the existing 128GB SSD for startup. However, to address your issues with video playback and gaming, a simultaneous upgrade of the processor, RAM, and motherboard is necessary. Please specify your initial financial allocation for this endeavor.

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mellon890
Junior Member

44

07-03-2016, 05:53 AM

#4

Regarding CPU, RAM, and the motherboard, what recommendations do you have? I’m considering an Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor, but I need guidance on compatible motherboards and memory types.

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mellon890

07-03-2016, 05:53 AM #4

Regarding CPU, RAM, and the motherboard, what recommendations do you have? I’m considering an Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor, but I need guidance on compatible motherboards and memory types.

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zShard
Member

194

07-04-2016, 07:34 AM

#5

Regarding the Intel i7-9700K, would you be interested in this? This comparison highlights its performance against the i7-8700K: https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/34...k-and-more. The motherboard utilized was the ASUS Maximus XI Hero Z390, and the memory employed was 2x 8GB 3200MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX with timings of 16-18-18-36 DDR4.

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zShard

07-04-2016, 07:34 AM #5

Regarding the Intel i7-9700K, would you be interested in this? This comparison highlights its performance against the i7-8700K: https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/34...k-and-more. The motherboard utilized was the ASUS Maximus XI Hero Z390, and the memory employed was 2x 8GB 3200MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX with timings of 16-18-18-36 DDR4.