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Getting lost in the upgrade swamp is like wandering through a confusing maze of changes.

Getting lost in the upgrade swamp is like wandering through a confusing maze of changes.

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choppchopp
Member
156
12-11-2020, 07:06 AM
#1
Hey there! You're weighing up a few options for your next upgrade. I see you're aiming for at least 100 FPS while gaming. You're considering starting with the CPU, then moving to the GPU—GTX 2080 Ti or RTX 3070 seem like solid picks. The i7-9700K is also an option, but you should think about how long it might last under heavy load. Keep in mind market trends and what’s available soon. What do you think?
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choppchopp
12-11-2020, 07:06 AM #1

Hey there! You're weighing up a few options for your next upgrade. I see you're aiming for at least 100 FPS while gaming. You're considering starting with the CPU, then moving to the GPU—GTX 2080 Ti or RTX 3070 seem like solid picks. The i7-9700K is also an option, but you should think about how long it might last under heavy load. Keep in mind market trends and what’s available soon. What do you think?

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quadlaser
Member
95
12-11-2020, 10:46 PM
#2
4790k/1080 still got some gas in the tank, especially given new GPUs are just weeks away, and new CPUs are due by end of 2020. If you gotta spend money now, buy some cool peripherals like keyboard, mouse, headset, sound system, etc.
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quadlaser
12-11-2020, 10:46 PM #2

4790k/1080 still got some gas in the tank, especially given new GPUs are just weeks away, and new CPUs are due by end of 2020. If you gotta spend money now, buy some cool peripherals like keyboard, mouse, headset, sound system, etc.

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julian_05
Member
185
12-17-2020, 04:07 AM
#3
Don't consider LGA1151, it's a platform that wont get updated and is more or less dead. You could wait for zen 3 to come out and check what it has to offer, the 4790k is still not bad for gaming.
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julian_05
12-17-2020, 04:07 AM #3

Don't consider LGA1151, it's a platform that wont get updated and is more or less dead. You could wait for zen 3 to come out and check what it has to offer, the 4790k is still not bad for gaming.

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KingRick2000
Member
72
12-24-2020, 03:44 PM
#4
True! But that new 3000 gpus gonna bottleneck the shit out of my 4790k, and considuring that i cant OC more then 4,6 and thats with no thermal throtlle. The reason why i wanna upgrade is because i experiance dips in fps(stutter) and wierd crashes that i cant relate to something more the mobo possebli. Maby just best to like what i got and wait
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KingRick2000
12-24-2020, 03:44 PM #4

True! But that new 3000 gpus gonna bottleneck the shit out of my 4790k, and considuring that i cant OC more then 4,6 and thats with no thermal throtlle. The reason why i wanna upgrade is because i experiance dips in fps(stutter) and wierd crashes that i cant relate to something more the mobo possebli. Maby just best to like what i got and wait

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MommyMikey
Junior Member
8
12-24-2020, 05:06 PM
#5
You're set to get a 3080, here are your choices:
1) Keep the 3080 and use it for a while, then upgrade to a Ryzen 4000 once the 4790 is available.
2) Stick with the 3080 and get a Ryzen 3000 series; it might still limit performance but you can miss out on the 4000 series as it arrives.
3) Wait longer for better cards or a new motherboard, then consider the 4000 Ryzen.
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MommyMikey
12-24-2020, 05:06 PM #5

You're set to get a 3080, here are your choices:
1) Keep the 3080 and use it for a while, then upgrade to a Ryzen 4000 once the 4790 is available.
2) Stick with the 3080 and get a Ryzen 3000 series; it might still limit performance but you can miss out on the 4000 series as it arrives.
3) Wait longer for better cards or a new motherboard, then consider the 4000 Ryzen.

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FuzzyAJD
Junior Member
21
12-24-2020, 05:55 PM
#6
I actually leaning towards buying a gpu sooner and then wait for new mobo and cpu. But im thinking, do i really need a 3000 series gpu when my target is over 100 fps 1440p, If i can keep that fps for a couple of year im fine with that. And instead buy a 2080 ti for a good price soon when everybody wants the 3000 series?
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FuzzyAJD
12-24-2020, 05:55 PM #6

I actually leaning towards buying a gpu sooner and then wait for new mobo and cpu. But im thinking, do i really need a 3000 series gpu when my target is over 100 fps 1440p, If i can keep that fps for a couple of year im fine with that. And instead buy a 2080 ti for a good price soon when everybody wants the 3000 series?

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PinkaminaPie
Member
113
12-24-2020, 06:33 PM
#7
I would avoid the 2000 series unless it's very affordable. The 3000 series offers strong RTX performance that really motivates me to upgrade.
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PinkaminaPie
12-24-2020, 06:33 PM #7

I would avoid the 2000 series unless it's very affordable. The 3000 series offers strong RTX performance that really motivates me to upgrade.

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angryarlts
Member
53
01-01-2021, 05:09 PM
#8
Absolutely, I'm excited to review those benchmarks using 3000 series cards and build on that foundation.
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angryarlts
01-01-2021, 05:09 PM #8

Absolutely, I'm excited to review those benchmarks using 3000 series cards and build on that foundation.