upgrading my build
upgrading my build
so here is what it curently has
gigabite z390 m gaming
i5 9600k
asus geforce gxt 1060
2x corsair vengance 8gb
2x samsung 860 evo 500gb
corsair rm650x
i am looking at the option of upgrading the computer i want to add 2 860 evo 1tb
i also wanted to add a 2nd graphics card, do i need to add the exact same one or can i add a 1080 or something.
i also wanted to add more ram. do i need to add the same sticks or can i get 2 16gb sticks intead?
also to account for the added video card and ram what processor should i run and what is a good rgb fan or should i run water cooling?
what yall think?
The rewritten text:
1) The 1060 does not have sli support so adding another wont improve performance in games at all. If you upgraded to a 1080 there would be no point in keeping the 1060, it won’t be used and will just waste power.
2) Mixing RAM is hit or miss; I certainly wouldn't recommend adding 16gb sticks that likely won't work. Two more 8gb sticks *might* work but again, do you really need it? Adding more RAM only helps if you’re using all of your existing RAM, which is unlikely for a gaming PC.
This text discusses graphics cards, RAM upgrades, and potential issues with mixing memory types. It advises against upgrading to a 1080 from a 1060 due to the lack of sli support and wasted power consumption, and it cautions against mixing RAM sticks unless doing so is necessary for optimal performance.
Here’s the rewritten text:
“Thank you for the quick reply. I want to add more memory; I've used more than half of what I currently have in just a month. However, I will wait for upgrades since I’ll need to replace the video card entirely, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Adding more RAM would only help if I were using all of my current capacity, which is unlikely for a gaming PC. Also, mixing RAM sticks can be unreliable; I wouldn't recommend adding 16GB sticks that might not work together. Two additional 8GB sticks *might* work, but again, do I really need it? It’s best to stick with the original configuration.”