Should I overclock or not
Should I overclock or not
It was my initial attempt at setting up a budget gaming PC, and I became overly optimistic about future-proofing. I purchased a Z97 motherboard and a 750-watt gold PSU, but later realized I couldn't fit two completely different cards together. 😛 I thought an i5 4460 would suffice for 1080p gaming. I wish I had saved the money for a GTX 970 instead. Should I exchange these components for a H97 motherboard and a 550-watt PSU, or should I keep what I have and upgrade to an i5 4460? Also, could upgrading to a 4690K and overclocking make a noticeable difference?
Both options are acceptable - the rig will function with whatever it requires.
I would try 4690K and utilize any GPU available until a superior option becomes accessible if that's correct.
Retrieve those components, a Z97 board, 4690k, and a GTX970. You'll push all games to 60fps+. You don't require much power unless you plan to use SLI with the 970 cards. Obtain the items I mentioned earlier and boost the CPU to 4GHz or higher. This setup will last you about 2 to 5 years if handled properly.
If you're looking to stay within budget yet prepare for future needs, consider this setup:
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor
($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:
Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Overall cost comes to $707.80
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 06:27 EST-0500
If graphics performance falls short later, purchase another 380 4GB and Crossfire.
I would prefer being in the US. In India, removing the video card would cost about 650-700 USD. Adding a GTX 970 or even R9 380 would bring it to around 800-1000 USD.
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This is why I'm unsure about purchasing the 4690K, as I could save roughly 100 dollars by getting a 4460 or 4590 instead :/ Confused I already have a Z97 motherboard and now I know better.
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Abbugabbu expresses a desire to be in the US and mentions removing the video card, which would cost about 650-700 USD. He suggests adding a GTX 970 or even an R9 380, making it around 800 to 1000 USD. He feels this influences his hesitation to buy a 4690K, as he could save roughly 100 dollars by choosing a 4460 or 4590 instead. He is now aware of the situation and has a Z97 motherboard, realizing the current situation. He recommends considering AMD CPUs for a cheaper and unlocked option, such as an AMD FX 8320E with an overclock of 4.2GHz, which could outperform the FX 8350. He also advises returning the motherboard if it’s no longer needed.
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor – $121.99 @ NCIX US
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing – $24.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ – $68.88 @ OutletPC
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 – $64.99 @ Newegg
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive – $49.98 @ OutletPC
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card – $199.99 @ Micro Center
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX – $64.99 @ SuperBiiz
Total: $595.70
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 10:41 EST-0500