Should I consider upgrading my PC and if yes, which aspects should I prioritize?
Should I consider upgrading my PC and if yes, which aspects should I prioritize?
Approximate Purchase Date:
Within the coming months
Budget Range:
1,000
Usage Priority from Highest to Lowest:
Gaming > Movies > Searching Online
Are you purchasing a monitor?
No
Upgrade Items:
CPU:
Intel® Core™ i9-10900KF Processor (10X 3.70 GHz /20MB L3 Cache)
RAM:
32 GB [8 GB X4] DDR4-3600 Memory Module - G.SKILL Trident Z (RGB LED)
mobo:
MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI, WiFi 6E, ARGB Header (2), USB 3.2 Ports (1 Type-C, 6 Type-A), M.2 Slot (3)
Re-using:
Processor Cooling
: CORSAIR Hydro Series H115i RGB PLATINUM 280mm Liquid CPU Cooling
Case:
be quiet! Dark Base PRO 900 Tempered Glass Gaming Case - Orange with Wireless Charging and LED Lighting
GPU:
NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
Power Supply:
1200 Watt - Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB - 80 PLUS Platinum, Full Modula
OS Purchase Required:
No
Preferred Shopping Sites:
Amazon (open to other options)
Location:
Chicago, IL
Parts Preferences:
Intel – no choice for motherboard or RAM
Overclocking:
Avoid overclocking; prefer stable performance
SLI or Crossfire:
No
Monitor Resolution:
4K
Extra Notes:
Appreciate RGB effects
Most Importantly – Reasons for Upgrade:
Aim for higher FPS at 4K. I’m not achieving the best possible speed from my 4090. Originally I upgraded to a 3080 and then a 4090 a year ago. It improved significantly, but I still spend time tweaking game settings to hit 90+ FPS. I notice streamers running 4090 get 90-120 FPS, while I’m only seeing 60-90 with the same game, settings, and resolution. Essentially, I want to explore all maximum settings for each title without needing constant adjustments beyond ray tracing.**
I was surprised to learn about these kinds of bundles and discovered a physical store in Chicago. This matches exactly what I'm searching for. What bundle would you suggest? Which one offers the best performance for high-demand games? I’d like to avoid needing upgrades for at least two years.
Verify if your RAM operates efficiently at XMP speeds, likely around 2133MHz. Check with CPU-Z, highlighting the memory and speed sections. (Upload to imgur.com and share the link)
Yea Microcenter is amazing, I am in Southern IL, so I go to the one over near St.Louis, when I can.
Of the available bundles, I would choose this one.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...ie...ild-bundle
I'm uncertain about adjusting the frequencies. Check the image for guidance.
When you receive a new motherboard, reinstalling Windows becomes necessary.
It would have been ideal with the B650E plus, as it includes PCIe 5.0 SSD support. Still, this offers a solid value.