Yes, a well-maintained gaming rig can typically last 3 to 4 years.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Yes, a well-maintained gaming rig can typically last 3 to 4 years.

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kervinc
Posting Freak

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07-25-2016, 08:18 PM

Hello everyone! I'm setting up a gaming PC in the coming weeks and seeking advice on its long-term viability. I don’t plan to play at top resolutions like 720p or 1080p—standard quality should suffice. Here’s what I have so far:

- Intel Core i7-4790K, 4.0GHz
- Asus B85 Pro Gamer LGA 1150 M.2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 RAM with Corsair 1600MHz
- Asus STRIX GTX 960 with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM
- WD 1TB HDD
- BenQ 21.5" Monitor GW2255 Corsair RM750 SMPS
- Cooler Master Storm Devastator cooler
- Keyboard/Mouse Cooler Master K380
- Optical drive for Windows 10

I’d like to run modern games at high settings and need suggestions on titles and optimal configurations for peak performance with little lag. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

kervinc

07-25-2016, 08:18 PM #1

brobear7
Posting Freak

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07-25-2016, 11:56 PM

Lower the performance of the i5 4690K and install a solid Z97 board for boosting. Consider adding a R9 380 4G and a higher-quality power supply.

brobear7

07-25-2016, 11:56 PM #2

Lower the performance of the i5 4690K and install a solid Z97 board for boosting. Consider adding a R9 380 4G and a higher-quality power supply.

_NeoBl0X_
Senior Member

635

07-27-2016, 11:25 AM

It's a mid-range amount since it's not too cheap nor overly expensive, unless you prefer lower options in the fourth year.

_NeoBl0X_

07-27-2016, 11:25 AM #3

It's a mid-range amount since it's not too cheap nor overly expensive, unless you prefer lower options in the fourth year.

Super_AapjexD
Posting Freak

766

07-27-2016, 01:56 PM

960.... No.

Super_AapjexD

07-27-2016, 01:56 PM #4

960.... No.

AvienceYT
Member

07-27-2016, 02:45 PM

Your setup seems off. An i7 with a 960 MHz clock speed?

AvienceYT

07-27-2016, 02:45 PM #5

Your setup seems off. An i7 with a 960 MHz clock speed?

Ternaves
Junior Member

07-28-2016, 01:49 AM

I would choose an AMD card for budget-friendly options. A 960 won’t sustain you for four years with high to ultra performance, especially if you want a functional frame rate.

Ternaves

07-28-2016, 01:49 AM #6

I would choose an AMD card for budget-friendly options. A 960 won’t sustain you for four years with high to ultra performance, especially if you want a functional frame rate.

Scra3mITout
Member

222

07-28-2016, 02:59 AM

4690k plus R9 390

Scra3mITout

07-28-2016, 02:59 AM #7

4690k plus R9 390

Some_Dunkus
Member

190

07-28-2016, 03:53 AM

It works with that processor, though not with a 960.

Some_Dunkus

07-28-2016, 03:53 AM #8

It works with that processor, though not with a 960.

CamoZone
Member

08-03-2016, 03:39 PM

The additional VRAM will make a big difference later.

CamoZone

08-03-2016, 03:39 PM #9

The additional VRAM will make a big difference later.

Soccergirl926
Junior Member

08-11-2016, 08:20 AM

#10

Xeon 1231 v3 + R9 390 processor

Soccergirl926

08-11-2016, 08:20 AM #10

Xeon 1231 v3 + R9 390 processor

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