Time to upgrade my pc! Help!

[spblind]

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10

click at 'download tool now' and save it using a 8gb usb...actually i think 4gb will do.

Open your case, unplug all disk drives.
plug new ssd into 1 sata and win10 usb stick into a usb port. switch on pc...pc should auto boot from usb and prompt you to setup windows10, follow instructions on screen.

watch this video but at 15.25, choose uefi:usb drive...not usb:usb drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbpqkiaO7q4&t=951s

if i use my gaming SSD, must i reformat that disk first ? or not need,

my windows 7 SSD if i want it back i can just plug it back in and it iwll be normal like before ?

no usb, external harddrive can ?

 

[spblind]

I suggest u go out and buy another ssd just to try out this win10 as boot drive. if it works, good...if not you can delete the new ssd and use as a storage drive and use back old win7 ssd.

if it doesnt work i also need windows 10.. since getting a new mobo and cpu... sigh.. should i just clean format to windows 10 ?

 

[lifeishard]

if i use my gaming SSD, must i reformat that disk first ? or not need, yes you need to do changes in the mid of installation, can't exactly remb what.

my windows 7 SSD if i want it back i can just plug it back in and it iwll be normal like before ? Yes

no usb, external harddrive can ? can but whole hard drive cannot have other files and reformat to FAT32 type.

easiest way? go to nearest computer shop and buy a usb and ssd which is 'reuseable' even after this testing.

 

[spblind]

easiest way? go to nearest computer shop and buy a usb and ssd which is 'reuseable' even after this testing.

if it works, how do i reformat my old SSD with windows 7 in it ? i cant plug both and boot right

 

[lifeishard]

if it works, how do i reformat my old SSD with windows 7 in it ? i cant plug both and boot right

if it works, then plug in all drives and restart pc...pc will still only boot from win10 ssd, if not go into bios to ensure it boot from win10 ssd....then go into my computer, select your win7 ssd and reformat lor or just delete everything in it.

 

[spblind]

if it works, then plug in all drives and restart pc...pc will still only boot from win10 ssd, if not go into bios to ensure it boot from win10 ssd....then go into my computer, select your win7 ssd and reformat lor or just delete everything in it.

Thanks imma go try now!! and get back with results

 

[spblind]

okay still the same.. doesn't work, dont think OS is the problem...

same as windows 7, total same ****, no difference...

sigh... can't believe my specs can't run constant 144.

 

[lifeishard]

okay still the same.. doesn't work, dont think OS is the problem...

same as windows 7, total same ****, no difference...

sigh... can't believe my specs can't run constant 144.

At win10, search xbox...please off Xbox DVR...if performace still same then upgrade since 8gen gives u 6 cores now so quite a worthy upgrade too.

 

[spblind]

Okay i calculated.
I have 2 GPU cards now MSi R9 290X Lightning and Zotac Amp! Gtx 1070

If i upgrade it will be $588
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC + i5-8400

If i build a new computer it will be $1371
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC + i5-8400 $588
Fractal Design R5 Windowed $169
Seasonic PSU Gold 750W $235
1 TB WD - $89
G.SKILL Trident 3200Mhz CL16 8gbx2 $290


If i upgrade i will only have 1 computer, my i5-4460 MSi h97 Gaming 3 and 290x will be lying in dust.

If i build a new computer, i will have 2 comps but a difference of $783

1st comp
i5-4460
H97 Gaming 3 MSi
R9 290x Lightning MSi
G.Skill 8Gb
Crucial SSD 256 (inclusive from my old comp)
1 TB WD
Seasonic gold 750W
Fractal Design R5 Windowed

2nd comp
i5-8400
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Zotac Gtx 1070 Amp!
16gb Trident
Samsung SSD 256 ( inclusive from my old comp)
1TB WD
Fractal Design R5 Windowed

The difference of $783, should i save it? or get 2 comp is it worth it?
i can let my gf use my old comp, she is currently using Aftershock lappy, of cos my old comp better than the AS x2

HELP

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Okay i calculated.
I have 2 GPU cards now MSi R9 290X Lightning and Zotac Amp! Gtx 1070

If i upgrade it will be $588
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC + i5-8400

If i build a new computer it will be $1371
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC + i5-8400 $588
Fractal Design R5 Windowed $169
Seasonic PSU Gold 750W $235
1 TB WD - $89
G.SKILL Trident 3200Mhz CL16 8gbx2 $290


If i upgrade i will only have 1 computer, my i5-4460 MSi h97 Gaming 3 and 290x will be lying in dust.

If i build a new computer, i will have 2 comps but a difference of $783

1st comp
i5-4460
H97 Gaming 3 MSi
R9 290x Lightning MSi
G.Skill 8Gb
Crucial SSD 256 (inclusive from my old comp)
1 TB WD
Seasonic gold 750W
Fractal Design R5 Windowed

2nd comp
i5-8400
MSi Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Zotac Gtx 1070 Amp!
16gb Trident
Samsung SSD 256 ( inclusive from my old comp)
1TB WD
Fractal Design R5 Windowed

The difference of $783, should i save it? or get 2 comp is it worth it?
i can let my gf use my old comp, she is currently using Aftershock lappy, of cos my old comp better than the AS x2

HELP

not sure what u want, but i would take the latter if u willing to spend everything to get a new one and hope it last u 5 years in gaming. but by upgrading also have to change out other parts if it got got dmg after it warranty life.

 

[spblind]

not sure what u want, but i would take the latter if u willing to spend everything to get a new one and hope it last u 5 years in gaming. but by upgrading also have to change out other parts if it got got dmg after it warranty life.

That is why i am seriously considering just getting a new comp... i don't do overclock, so 8th gen mobos are all for OCing that's what i heard.. but yeah... what mobo and processor would you reco?

 

[lifeishard]

I have 2 pc, 1 i5 6600k with gtx 1070 another is g4560 with 1060. 2 is good, can troubleshoot easier by interchanging parts when one is down. Sell away your AS Lappy if you are not a student and no longer needs portability.

Edit: you forget to add in cost of extra monitor if you building second pc.

 

[spblind]

I have 2 pc, 1 i5 6600k with gtx 1070 another is g4560 with 1060. 2 is good, can troubleshoot easier by interchanging parts when one is down. Sell away your AS Lappy if you are not a student and no longer needs portability.

Edit: you forget to add in cost of extra monitor if you building second pc.

don't need, my gf using AS lappy connected to monitor, already got monitor le...

im just asking if you think its worthy for the $800 ?

i believe the 290x PC can still run very well leh..

 

[spblind]

now i dilemma if i should just go with the best 8700k or not since i building new PC

 

[spblind]

bro may i know ur 1060 setup ?

 

[lifeishard]

bro may i know ur 1060 setup ?

I do not like to make huge losses, so I rather keep old pc.

My 1060 3gb pc build-
G4560 with mobo asrock h110i/ac
8gb ddr4 2400 ram
Corsair sfx 450w
FD node 202
Cryorig c7 fan
1 128 ssd + 1 1tb 2.5 hdd

 

[spblind]

I do not like to make huge losses, so I rather keep old pc.

My 1060 3gb pc build-
G4560 with mobo asrock h110i/ac
8gb ddr4 2400 ram
Corsair sfx 450w
FD node 202
Cryorig c7 fan
1 128 ssd + 1 1tb 2.5 hdd

i tihnk your 2400mhz is the reason why. my current ram is 1300mhz oly. my mobo only can hold until 1300mhz. if not i cannot see anything else that you could run 180fps constant but i can't

 

[gold_eagle36]

Processor
i5-4460
Mainboard
MSi H97 GAMING 3
Graphics Card
ZOTAC 1070 GTX AMP! Edition
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB RAM
Display
BENQ XL2411Z
Storage
CRUCIAL M100X 256SSD + WD 1 TB BLUE
Optical Storage
SAMSUNG DVD WRITER
Casing
FRACTAL DESIGN R5 WINDOWED
PSU
SF LEADEX 750W 80+ GOLD
Audio
FIIO E10K + XONAR U7
OS
WINDOWS 7 HOME

Upgraded my GFX card last month, from a msi 290x lightning to a 1070!

Told to wait for next gen cpu before upgrading!

Please advise!

Planning to change mobo + processor

or anything along the line!

im only interested in the 8700k processor

no budget, everything is welcomed!

should i go windows 10 ?

gaming on a must constant 144 fps (input lag)
games play : overwatch @ 1080p
no i cannot hit constant 144fps now on everything low, i know with my graphics card i should, my processor and ram usage i guess?

Try getting another stick of ram. For dual channel. Should help.

 

[spblind]

Try getting another stick of ram. For dual channel. Should help.

my mobo only can support DDR3 1600/1333/1066

dont think anywhere selling these speed le.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiv...imple_fix_of_my_ram_slots_just_gave_me_50fps/

 

[gld998]

my mobo only can support DDR3 1600/1333/1066

dont think anywhere selling these speed le.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiv...imple_fix_of_my_ram_slots_just_gave_me_50fps/

Ddr3 with xmp v1.3 pro can go 2400mhz. Corsair vengeance pro. I using it. Constantly ard 2400mhz. Good luck! Z97 board with ezbuy is ard 70 nia

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