pc upgrade time?
pc upgrade time?
ive had my digital storm pc forabout 3 years now and its been a great experience. My question, is it time to upgrade or is it time for a new machine all together? i have the money saved up and was just curious your thoughts.
pc specs are:
I7 5930 k 4.0 ghz six core
ASUS X99 DELUX x99 chipset MB
16 gb ddr4 2666 mhz RAM
750 watt PS
ssd samsung 250 gb 840 evo
1 tb HD seagate
nvidia gtx 980 4gb
I also game on a acer preditor g sync monitor 144 hrtz
Whats everyones general thoughts and ideas. New pc or upgrade the graphics card?? I want to be able to play all the future games at high or ultra settings like i currently am doing. thanks!
If you're happy with the performance, then there's absolutely no need to upgrade anything at all.
If and when the time comes, I'd start out with a GPU upgrade and see how you fare. Whether you just "upgrade" or "rebuild", you'll need a new GPU anyway.
While a GPU upgrade might allow you to crank up the in-game eye-candy, anything a decent margin better than a 980 (1080+) is probably going to be a bit wasted at 1080p/144Hz unless you just want the option to max out (almost) every title in existence
Ultimately OP, what do you intend to do with the system?
WildCard999 :
The system is still quite good and there's nothing I'd recommend upgrading besides possibly the GPU & monitor if you wanted a higher resolution and/or refresh rate.
^^Agreed, on the face of it anyway. While a 4-5 year old CPU, it's still no slouch.
I can guarantee a full system upgrade will not net you gains remotely close to proportionate to the costs involved.
1080p/144Hz Predator? If so, a monitor upgrade would probably be a nice fit alongside a GPU upgrade.
You could drop any modern GPU in there (2060, 2070, 2080, 2080TI) without an issue.
However, a 980 performs a little better than a 1060, so probably 20% off a 1070 which = a 2060 +/-... So absolute minimum I'd look to would be a 2070
andrewsasseman :
My honest answer would be to upgrade it almost completely.
Any particular reason? Or just because? A "complete" upgrade to that system would be a horrendous waste of money for the performance gains.
Surprised by the monitor upgrade suggestions, a 144hz gsync monitor is something I would upgrade to not from
Anyway my thoughts, a full upgrade would include a graphics card yes? so just buy the card now and see how you go. If you feel the system is holding you back and decide to upgrade you have lost nothing because you would have bought the card anyway, and if it performs good enough not to upgrade you've saved some money.
You say 4ghz which is a bit of an overclock yes? I think that should put you close to the stock performance of something like a 2600X which a lot of people are upgrading to currently so you are not far off a modern gaming PC in performance.
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This passage discusses upgrading computer graphics cards. The current standard is an RTX 2070, which offers good performance. Moving up to a newer card like an RTX 4080 or even higher would provide a significant boost, especially for features like ray tracing – simulating realistic lighting effects.
Specifically, a more powerful GPU allows for smoother visuals and the ability to run demanding games with advanced graphical settings. Many gamers use VR headsets, and the RTX 2070 is generally capable of handling them, although high-end systems are recommended for optimal performance. A popular game recommendation is Skyrim (with mods) which provides an immersive experience, including dragons! The author previously owned an Oculus headset and enjoyed games like "From Other Suns," a great first-person shooter with a strong community, though they had to sell it due to financial constraints. They hope to revisit VR gaming in the future.
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“When upgrading a gaming PC, it's important to consider each component. While the core platform might not need an immediate overhaul, upgrades like a new graphics card can highlight limitations in other areas. For example, if someone opts for a 1080p/144Hz monitor, it could feel underwhelming with a lower-end GPU. Therefore, suggesting a monitor upgrade alongside the GPU is beneficial.
Many users would choose to upgrade ‘to’ a 144Hz G-Sync panel; however, once you have one, does that mean you can never improve? Initially available around 2015 or early 2016, 144Hz/1080p G-Sync technology has been around for roughly 4 years. Considering this timeframe alongside the rest of the build’s age makes an upgrade there a worthwhile prospect.”