Need advice from upgrading Rig

[angelnickx]

Hey bros, need some advice in regards to my rig.

My details are on the right...

I notice that I am actually not reaching 144hz without turning down the settings, I realized since I'm using the z series board, I could technically got for i5 4590k and overclock from there.

Or should i change my motherboard and ram as well to get the i5 6600k, not sure if I need to change my PSU though..

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[MrMundy]

Hey bros, need some advice in regards to my rig.

My details are on the right...

I notice that I am actually not reaching 144hz without turning down the settings, I realized since I'm using the z series board, I could technically got for i5 4590k and overclock from there.

Or should i change my motherboard and ram as well to get the i5 6600k, not sure if I need to change my PSU though..

Any advice will be appreciated.

try to find the K series for ur mobo lo, don't need to waste so much $ revamp just to get 144hz
and maybe can share what u are playing that u can't hit 144hz?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

yup as muddy said, just find a k series chip, no point changing everything to a new series.
as haswell is still capable of playing most of the current games.

 

[angelnickx]

Thanks for the replies,

Currently I am playing Overwatch, H1Z1, and the new Battlefield 1 / Titanfall 2.

I noticed for Overwatch my CPU usage is around 90+ all the time with ram at 5 gb being used.

I also noticed for H1Z1, the computer hits about 60~70 fps with cpu maxed out and ram almost at 7.2GB.

I wonder if I need to get 8 more gb of ram? I can just another pair of 4gb sticks running at 1600mh?

And also upgrade the PSU if I am going to overclock the CPU and power the CPU cooler?

 

[MrMundy]

yup as muddy said, just find a k series chip, no point changing everything to a new series.
as haswell is still capable of playing most of the current games.

who is muddy?

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Currently I am playing Overwatch, H1Z1, and the new Battlefield 1 / Titanfall 2.

I noticed for Overwatch my CPU usage is around 90+ all the time with ram at 5 gb being used.

I also noticed for H1Z1, the computer hits about 60~70 fps with cpu maxed out and ram almost at 7.2GB.

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RAM: u can try adding up to 16gb lo, now so cheap unless u have a spare 4gb around.
PSU wise, i don't think need bah...
btw make sure u have a good cooler before OC, can get mine listed on the side>>>>
I'm getting 30-35 degrees on idle, on load around 40 (overwatch, battlefield, paragon etc.)