Looking to update rig

[zacky1223]

Hi guys, I am thinking of upgrading my rig. Not sure what can be reused.

Currently looking at GPU SSD and maybe ram ? Not sure if my current motherboard and CPU is ok for another few years ?

I will be using mostly for gaming like cod , bf 1 witcher 3 etc.

Budget around 1k

 

[timpeh82]

Hi guys, I am thinking of upgrading my rig. Not sure what can be reused.

Currently looking at GPU SSD and maybe ram ? Not sure if my current motherboard and CPU is ok for another few years ?

I will be using mostly for gaming like cod , bf 1 witcher 3 etc.

Budget around 1k

gpu 1070?
ssd samsung evo 850, 250gb
ram 16gb ddr3
should be around $1k

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

whats your pc specs?

 

[zacky1223]

Hi all, thanks for the recommendations. Still not too sure which to keep and what to upgrade since my last build this pc i think 4 years ago lol.

Below is my current setup

Processor
Intel I5-3570k @3.40Ghz
Mainboard
ASROCK Pro 3
Graphics Card
MSI 7950 OC
Memory
G.Skill NT DDR3-1333 CL9 4GB [Black PCB] X2
Display
Samsung S27950
Storage
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB [SATA III]
Optical Storage
LG 24X CD/DVD Writer
Casing
NZXT Phantom 410
PSU
Seasonic X-660 [80 Plus Gold]
OS
Window 7 Home Premium 64 bit

 

[tigerwoods]

Just upgrade gfx card and a ssd will do

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[bloodlovers]

Just upgrade gfx card and a ssd will do

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Agree with you. If want change ram might as well change whole mobo and cpu and get to ddr4 .

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[MoneyFace =p]

Get GTX 1070, another 2X 4GB RAM and 1TB SSD from Amazon.

Need to upgrade monitor to 4K/60Hz or QHD/>100Hz if you want GTX 1080.

 

[intrance]

Change the casing too.. If you tired the look of it.. Haha

 

[zacky1223]

Hi all, thanks for the advise. Decided to pull the trigger for a Palit 1070 Super Jetstream as the offer is too good to turn down. lol

 

[zacky1223]

Hi guys sorry to trouble you guys again. My palit 1070 arrived today I am thinking is there any 27inch monitor that will pair well with this card? Any recommendation?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Hi guys sorry to trouble you guys again. My palit 1070 arrived today I am thinking is there any 27inch monitor that will pair well with this card? Any recommendation?

but what is this 27" monitor u looking for?
usage? work or play?
refresh rates? 60hz or above?
need any ports? more hdmi, dp etc?
budget wise?

 

[zacky1223]

I will be using the monitor to watch YouTube play game like bf1 cod civilization 6 etc budget would be best to go at 500? I will also be using it for ps4 so would need a hdmi cable.

For the refresh rate this is something that I am unsure of currently my monitor is at 60 so nor sure will it make a big difference if go 120 or 140?

 

[bloodlovers]

I will be using the monitor to watch YouTube play game like bf1 cod civilization 6 etc budget would be best to go at 500? I will also be using it for ps4 so would need a hdmi cable.

For the refresh rate this is something that I am unsure of currently my monitor is at 60 so nor sure will it make a big difference if go 120 or 140?

Even the difference between 144 and 120 is noticeably smoother. But the difference between 1080p and 1440p is pretty big too. If youre fps orientated,definitely get the 144hz *

Edit: typo not 144p but 144hz

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[zacky1223]

Even the difference between 144 and 120 is noticeably smoother. But the difference between 1080p and 1440p is pretty big too. If youre fps orientated,definitely get the 144p

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Hey thanks for reply not really fps oriented though Hahaha just thinking of the 144 image quality had a big difference or not. But best is below 500 for the monitor lol

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

I will be using the monitor to watch YouTube play game like bf1 cod civilization 6 etc budget would be best to go at 500? I will also be using it for ps4 so would need a hdmi cable.

For the refresh rate this is something that I am unsure of currently my monitor is at 60 so nor sure will it make a big difference if go 120 or 140?

500 might be hard to get 1440p@120/140hz...since all these monitor like quite ex for branded one.

unless u dun mind qnix or crossover they are usually around that price range and can OC monitor as well.

u can look for them in qoo10.

 

[bloodlovers]

Hey thanks for reply not really fps oriented though Hahaha just thinking of the 144 image quality had a big difference or not. But best is below 500 for the monitor lol

Im sorry. I made a typo.i meant that if you play shooters go with the 144 hz screen because its a lot smoother than a 60hz screen.
If you care about image quality more than frames per second, a 2560x 1440 screen will look nicer.

500 dollars more than enough to get a monitor with either one of those specs.but if you want a monitor that is both 1440p and 144 hz, got to pay more money �

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[zacky1223]

500 might be hard to get 1440p@120/140hz...since all these monitor like quite ex for branded one.

unless u dun mind qnix or crossover they are usually around that price range and can OC monitor as well.

u can look for them in qoo10.

Ya lo I also think kinda hard to get at that price range just trying my luck. Lol anw you mention oc means overclock the monitor?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Ya lo I also think kinda hard to get at that price range just trying my luck. Lol anw you mention oc means overclock the monitor?

yup
10char.

 

[zacky1223]

thanks alot for your recommendation and advise bros Appreciate it. Just realized by monitor is 120Hz at 1080p so i will just hold off awhile lol