Improving My Gaming Computer!
Improving My Gaming Computer!
Hi Guys,
I'm a bit confused about PC components right now. I'm unsure what's good or bad at the moment.
I want to run all the newest games on max'ish settings (for future-proofing) and make YouTube videos. The CPU should also handle rendering well.
Here’s my current setup:
CPU: I5 4690k
GPU: GTX 1070
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 (MS-7917)
RAM: G Skill F3-17000CL11-4GBXL DDR3 x 4
Power Supply: 850W
I plan to upgrade the CPU and motherboard first. I have a budget of £1500, but I can go up to £2000 if needed.
Thanks in advance!
The information provided does not specify the make or model of the current power supply unit, nor does it mention its age.
Thank you for your message!
Your PC uses a Corsair RM 850, which is around three years old.
How does AMD compare to Intel CPUs? If you plan to render videos, would having a single core performance be more beneficial?
Also, could you suggest a top-rated PC case with strong cooling? I currently have an NZXT H440, but I’m not sure if it’s the best for cooling.
Thanks!
Thank you for your response!
My PC is a Corsair RM 850 (around 3 years old).
My cooler is an NZXT X61, which fits two fans.
Thanks!
This build is meant for gaming at 1440P / 2K. The 120mm Arctic fan goes inside the back of that case for an exhaust fan.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
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Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
(£279.99 @ AWD-IT)
CPU Cooler:
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Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
(£53.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard:
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
(£151.40 @ Box Limited)
Memory:
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
(£104.94 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
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Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(£88.49 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
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Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
(£776.39 @ Newegg UK)
Case:
*
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£64.97 @ Box Limited)
Case Fan:
*
ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan
(£9.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Total:
£1529.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
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2023-07-30 23:57 BST+0100
Monitor worth having a look at.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...g2...r-vg27aq1a
TUF GAMING VG27AQ1A｜Monitors｜ASUS USA
TUF Gaming monitors are ideal for competitive gamers on a budget, delivering a carefully selected set of high-end gaming features at palatable prices. Immaculate visuals are now within reach.
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A better look at those components.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B760-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI
https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-2...tions.html
https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...fo...3067.shtml
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/G...OC-12GD#kf
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/...ack-solid/
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIG4vFQbDn4
This build is designed for gaming at 1080P resolution.
PCPartPicker provides the following component list:
Processor:
- Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core CPU
(£279.99 @ AWD-IT)
- Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU cooler
(£53.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
- Motherboard:
- MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700
(£151.40 @ Box Limited)
- RAM:
- G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
(£104.94 @ Amazon UK)
- Storage:
- Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£88.49 @ Amazon UK)
- Graphics Card:
- Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB
(£578.99 @ MoreCoCo)
- Case:
- Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£64.97 @ Box Limited)
- Case Fan:
- ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm fan
(£9.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Total cost: £1331.77
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria.*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-07-30 23:58 BST+0100
Check out the monitor here:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...49...r-vg249q1a
TUF GAMING VG249Q1A – Gaming Monitor – 23.8 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080), Overclockable up to 165Hz, Low Motion Blur™, FreeSync™ Premium, 1ms (MPRT), Shadow Boost
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You can find AM5 mounting brackets from NZXT. It might be useful to wait for reviews of the 7900GRE before choosing a GPU; it’s estimated around £650, but the 7900XT starts at £730 and offers better value. These GPUs support 2k gaming and should last longer before needing a replacement.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7 GHz 12-Core Processor (£358.52 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Free)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 (£191.71 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 (£119.95 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (£92.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Deepcool CC560 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case (£53.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX (Free)
Total: £817.16 (incl. shipping, taxes, and discounts)
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2023-07-31 08:31 BST+0100
Thanks for the question, yes an i7 would be more than sufficient right now. I'm planning to switch to a higher resolution monitor soon!