What upgrades are available for a 2014 build?
What upgrades are available for a 2014 build?
I possess a build from 2014 that now shows some issues (all firmware and software are current).
I aim to upgrade while retaining as many original parts as possible, avoiding changes in form factors.
Only playing games at 1080p is required; the only problematic game is Deus Ex: Manking Divided.
Reducing costs likely means updating the motherboard, processor, memory, and graphics card.
I need support for three monitors and an Intel-based system.
Current configuration:
- Corsair CC-9011049-W Obsidian Series 450D Windowed Mid-Tower ATX Case
- Corsair 750W CX Builder Series 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply
- Asus Z97-K Motherboard
- Intel 4690-K CPU
- Corsair 8GB DDR3 1866 MH2 Cl9
- Corsair-Hydro-series-H60-2013 High-Performance Liquid Cooler
- ASUS AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI
- WD 1TB SATA 6GB/s 7200 RPM 64MB 3.5" HDD
- SanDisk SDSSDXPS-480G 480GB SATA SSD
- Crucial P3 1TB PCIe M.2 2280 SSD
- Three ASUS 24" VG248Q 1ms VGA DVI HDMI, with other peripherals from Corsair Gaming.
Nice build,
🤓
I’m happy it held up for almost a decade!
In my opinion, I’d swap out everything except the data drives. The power supply isn’t covered by warranty and could pose risks during a fresh installation (risk of component issues), the AI OEM is also out of warranty and might cause problems with leaks in a new build. Plus, the CPU/Motherboard/RAAM are DDR3 and won’t fit modern systems.
Corsair currently has the RM750e for $79.99 on sale—perfect timing to grab a good power supply while it’s discounted by 20%.
If you’re aiming for an Intel-based setup, the LGA1700 socket is the latest option, supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th-gen CPUs. Intel might introduce a new socket later this year.
LGA 1700 supports either DDR4 or DDR5 memory, depending on the motherboard choice. I’d lean toward DDR5.
The GPU choice will depend on your budget—options like the RX 6600, RX 7600, or RX 7600X are viable.
For CPU, even the most affordable 13th gen i3 will outperform the 4690K and easily surpass its performance, while for GPUs almost any model from the past four years should provide at least double the power, offering a significant upgrade even in the most budget-friendly builds.
I also support the idea mentioned by @MrN1ce9uy—swapping out the PSU and cooler is likely the best approach, as these components are critical; failure could harm the new hardware. The specific parts to replace will clearly depend on the rest of your system. (If your WD drive matches the rest in age and type, I’d consider replacing it too.)
The primary concern is understanding your budget and the sources for purchasing components.
Yes, your setup seems suitable for a monster GPU, though card dimensions should still be considered. The case may not handle an extended ATX well, so be mindful of ExtendedATX board sizes. You'll likely need a fresh Windows 11 installation and consider placing it on an SSD if you can. A 750 power supply works, but an 850 or higher would be better. While newer GPUs aren't necessarily larger in power consumption than current options, it's wise to be cautious. Besides the power supply, a CPU, sufficient memory, and a GPU should get you going quickly.
12600KF offers a good value at the current rate. The choice now lies between saving costs or opting for the newest Intel CPU options. Also, several reasonable prices are available for processors in the 12700 and 13700 ranges.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor – $182.99 (Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM – $33.90 (Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI ATX LGA1700 – $168.23 (Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $106.99 (Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD – free purchase
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 450D ATX Mid Tower – free purchase
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Modular ATX – $89.99 (Best Buy)
Total: $582.10 (shipping, taxes, discounts applied)
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2024-02-05 10:04 EST-0500
I found this newegg bundle featuring the i3-14100 and a B760 DDR5 motherboard for $263:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal...bo.4614413
Include 2 x 16GB DDR5 RAM kits under $100.
You can repurpose your existing PSU.
The main challenge will be locating a contemporary graphics card with three HDMI outputs.
Most options will be DPI-oriented (no DVI) and have one or two HDMI ports.
Based on the budget, I would choose a 7800x3d and a 7800xt. Although 16GB of VRAM could seem excessive for 1080p, it would still support more demanding games or future upgrades like a better monitor.
I believe the AMD 6750XT model included three HDMI and one display port connections. It seems there might be a need to locate an existing one that works without requiring additional cable adapters.