Noob upgrading a pc
Noob upgrading a pc
Hey there! I know my English isn’t perfect, but I’m Danish and here to help. My current PC has 16GB of 2133MHz DDR3 RAM, a MSI Z97 PC Mate CPU and a GTX 980 GPU. I’m thinking about upgrading to 16GB of 3200MHz DDR4 RAM, but my motherboard won’t support that speed. Getting a new CPU would be a big change, and a new motherboard would be needed too. I want something similar in performance but more affordable, and I’m not sure what parts to choose. Since I’m new to this, your advice would be super valuable. Thanks in advance! Best, Sebastian Høilund
Since I don’t know the intended use of this device, I’ll assume it’s for gaming. A major concern right now is when you intend to purchase it. If you need to buy it immediately, that’s fine. But if you can delay even a short time, I’d suggest waiting. Several important components are set to be released soon, which could significantly change what makes a gaming machine valuable. You currently have a 4/8 configuration with decent memory, and it should function well for months unless issues arise. Your CPU is from the K series and the motherboard is Z series, allowing you to potentially overclock it for better performance and longer life with an aftermarket cooler. If you install a suitable cooler, you might be able to push your 4790k to perform acceptably in the coming weeks. Once you hit a solid overclock, the machine should handle games reasonably well through 2021. Beyond that, only peripheral upgrades or storage transfers would be practical. It makes sense to focus on keeping the core functional for now and consider selling the old unit if it no longer meets your needs.
It's being used for gaming and you're planning not to buy anything before July 2021. You're looking for advice on what software to consider for overclocking. Afterburner is a popular choice, though I'm less familiar with it compared to others. Let me know if you'd like more details! Thanks for reaching out.
Overclocking the CPU brings unique challenges, especially when comparing different systems like Zen 3 versus Rocket Lake. With no clear guidance available at the moment, it's hard to offer specific advice.
Check your CPUs using the provided links. Comparing your results with other charts will help you gauge performance needs and benchmarking others. More frames demand greater processing power. This applies whether you're aiming for higher frame rates or upgrading GPUs. Doubling resolution from 1080p to 4K appears to only double performance, according to the data.
I understand, but my priority is improving the motherboard—maybe that wasn’t the main point. I can focus on upgrading RAM, CPU, and storage over time.
All components don't work together. A complete solution isn't possible. Ram/mobo/cpu counts as one unit. Updated October 16, 2020 by Bombastinator