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What upgrades are necessary for 4K gaming?

What upgrades are necessary for 4K gaming?

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FaZeMLG
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06-21-2021, 03:25 AM
#1
MSI Performance Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 HDMI Display Port Mini-ITX Motherboard (B450I Gaming Plus AC), AMD Ryzen 7 2700 4.1 GHz, TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200MHz (PC4 25600) RAM, EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming, 08G-P5-3663-KL, 8GB GDDR6, Metal Backplate, LHR, a card rated for 4k at 120 Hz. I use it with Mortal Online 2.
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FaZeMLG
06-21-2021, 03:25 AM #1

MSI Performance Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 HDMI Display Port Mini-ITX Motherboard (B450I Gaming Plus AC), AMD Ryzen 7 2700 4.1 GHz, TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200MHz (PC4 25600) RAM, EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming, 08G-P5-3663-KL, 8GB GDDR6, Metal Backplate, LHR, a card rated for 4k at 120 Hz. I use it with Mortal Online 2.

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SkullGamesSn
Member
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06-24-2021, 03:08 PM
#2
Current frame rate is approximately 120% of 1080i. You might find it worth watching.
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SkullGamesSn
06-24-2021, 03:08 PM #2

Current frame rate is approximately 120% of 1080i. You might find it worth watching.

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DangoBravo
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07-05-2021, 02:20 AM
#3
for 4K gaming it's perfectly acceptable.
with optimal in-game configurations and solid frame rates in tougher games you'll essentially need a brand new high-end machine;
a significantly better CPU, a new motherboard,
16GB DDR5 memory instead of the current amount,
an upgraded GPU with ample VRAM,
and a power supply capable of handling the increased power demands...
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DangoBravo
07-05-2021, 02:20 AM #3

for 4K gaming it's perfectly acceptable.
with optimal in-game configurations and solid frame rates in tougher games you'll essentially need a brand new high-end machine;
a significantly better CPU, a new motherboard,
16GB DDR5 memory instead of the current amount,
an upgraded GPU with ample VRAM,
and a power supply capable of handling the increased power demands...

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Cutie_Kitcat
Senior Member
644
07-05-2021, 05:29 AM
#4
TLDR: Build a new computer lol
Could depend on location and prices, just grab a small one with DDR4 and save some cash.
But still, I think it's worth it for 4K quality and a better experience.
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Cutie_Kitcat
07-05-2021, 05:29 AM #4

TLDR: Build a new computer lol
Could depend on location and prices, just grab a small one with DDR4 and save some cash.
But still, I think it's worth it for 4K quality and a better experience.

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WD_Trashster
Senior Member
454
07-05-2021, 06:22 AM
#5
Hey there,
I’d totally agree with @sycoreaper. Neither your CPU nor GPU will handle 4k smoothly. You’ll need both.
Pick a 5800x3d and a mid to high-end GPU, maybe some fast RAM.
For a clearer picture, open your NVPC and enable DLDSR, set it to 4k (I do this with my 1080p panel and upscale to 1440p). You can also go upscaling to 4k. This will give you an idea of the FPS you’ll get in your games.
As a starting point, I’d recommend the 5800x3d/5700x and around 4080 with 16GB VRAM. Keep your existing RAM and motherboard. Your PSU might also need a upgrade.
Just remember though—this is likely the final stage of upgrading. Once that’s done, you’ll really need a new setup. Some components will carry over, like the GPU or PSU.
The 3060ti is fine at 1440p. If you’re a serious gamer, a Freesync monitor and DP port can help with G-sync for smoother performance.
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WD_Trashster
07-05-2021, 06:22 AM #5

Hey there,
I’d totally agree with @sycoreaper. Neither your CPU nor GPU will handle 4k smoothly. You’ll need both.
Pick a 5800x3d and a mid to high-end GPU, maybe some fast RAM.
For a clearer picture, open your NVPC and enable DLDSR, set it to 4k (I do this with my 1080p panel and upscale to 1440p). You can also go upscaling to 4k. This will give you an idea of the FPS you’ll get in your games.
As a starting point, I’d recommend the 5800x3d/5700x and around 4080 with 16GB VRAM. Keep your existing RAM and motherboard. Your PSU might also need a upgrade.
Just remember though—this is likely the final stage of upgrading. Once that’s done, you’ll really need a new setup. Some components will carry over, like the GPU or PSU.
The 3060ti is fine at 1440p. If you’re a serious gamer, a Freesync monitor and DP port can help with G-sync for smoother performance.

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Christy82
Member
52
07-05-2021, 06:56 AM
#6
Not sure, didn't monitor it before. MO2 performs well and is solid now. If I manage to reduce settings, I'll be fine with this setup. Hope for a better GPU wouldn't be too bad. Would a R7 3xx series work? It would appeal to MSI if they had a "Beta" BIOS for beta chips, but they switched to a new board for better CPUs. This could be good since MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi Gaming uses AMD AM5, Mini-ITX, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E, and supports Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 7 5800X processors. My RAM and GPU seem fine. Or should I consider a better GPU as well? The RAM looks adequate, but I'm worried about the cooler.
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Christy82
07-05-2021, 06:56 AM #6

Not sure, didn't monitor it before. MO2 performs well and is solid now. If I manage to reduce settings, I'll be fine with this setup. Hope for a better GPU wouldn't be too bad. Would a R7 3xx series work? It would appeal to MSI if they had a "Beta" BIOS for beta chips, but they switched to a new board for better CPUs. This could be good since MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi Gaming uses AMD AM5, Mini-ITX, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E, and supports Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 7 5800X processors. My RAM and GPU seem fine. Or should I consider a better GPU as well? The RAM looks adequate, but I'm worried about the cooler.