Is this a good pc?
Is this a good pc?
It sounds good, I was considering keeping my CPU unchanged and installing a 750w PSU. The GPU would be the 3080, and I might add more RAM. This is my current setup:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB 2x 8gb DDR4-2400
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB SSD
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" HDD
Storage: Barrucuda 2tb SSD
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650w
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit.
It would be wise to hold off on buying until the review is out next week for the 3080/3090.
Sure, I'm planning to wait another month or so before making any purchases, but I thought it would be worth checking all the options to find the best one.
You now possess excellent equipment.
Your EVGA G2 offers top-tier performance. It includes the dual 6+2 power connectors expected from a standard 3080.
You’ll receive a 10 pin adapter that connects to two 8 pin adapters for the 3080.
Have you attempted to overclock your 6700K?
If not, you may unlock an additional 20% performance potential.
As of December 4th, 2016
What level of overclocking is feasible with a reasonable 1.4v Vcore?
I7-6700K
4.9 5%
4.8 21%
4.7 64%
4.6 96%
Your 6700K supports eight threads and achieves a passmark score of 8961.
This represents the maximum utilization of all threads.
The individual thread performance stands at 2529, which is ideal for gaming needs.
For reference, the i5-10600K offers 12 threads with a rating of 15174/3026—a significant improvement.
Regarding additional RAM, gains beyond gaming aren’t likely.
Inspect the task manager memory section.
Search for the hard fault page rate.
Only if you detect any rate above zero should more RAM be considered suitable.
Avoid simply increasing RAM capacity; it might not function correctly.
Memory modules are sold in kits for a specific reason.
The motherboard must handle all RAM according to its voltage, case, and speed specifications.
Internal design is tailored to the kit’s capabilities.
RAM from the same manufacturer may vary in quality over time.
Certain boards can be highly sensitive to these changes.
This becomes more challenging when multiple modules are added.
You now possess a high-quality power supply that meets your requirements.
It probably contains more capacity than the advertised 650w.
You don’t have to worry about replacing it with another PSU.
For overclocking, there are detailed instructions available.
Simply open the BIOS and increment the all-core multiplier gradually.
Maintain voltages at auto mode.
Perform a stress test and monitor voltage and temperature.
Both will increase as you raise the multiplier.
Ensure voltage stays below 1.4v according to cpu-Z readings.
Keep temperatures under 85°C as recorded by HWmonitor.
I’m also considering the 3080 model.
Notably, its direct exhaust design is appealing for the 3080 founders coolers.
You can view my signature; it’s an i5-8600K.
It’s a well-binned processor that runs smoothly at 5.0.
I’m considering the 3080 mainly for Flight Simulator 2020.
Tests indicate a 32fp rate, which is quite impressive and provides a great experience.
I usually run a side monitor with email and task manager open.
FS2020 appears to use around 4 threads, while other games use even fewer.
That’s why I believe 12 threads are more than sufficient.
If you wish, you can check how your games handle thread count.
This can be done in Windows msconfig under the boot advanced options.
You’ll need to restart for the changes to apply.
Adjust the number of threads to less than what you have.
This will show you how sensitive your games are to multiple threads.
If there’s no noticeable difference, your game doesn’t require all the threads available.
It's true, sometimes the game freezes briefly. That might be worth trying to address. Thanks for the support—enjoy the 3080!