At the momment I have a Pre-built Computer (Lenovo h530s) It has an I7 4790 Processor with 8gb of DDR3 RAM.The case is very slim(The case will not fit any GPU that isnt low profile) and the motherboard is a Micro ATX size.The motherboard has limited functionality . 1 PCI 16X slot , 2 RAM slots , but it has some unique connections to LENOVO ( never again) with its own power supply connections in addition to unique Audio Pins , It also only has connections for USB 2.0 on front panel and 2 Fan connections.
I have also got an empty Cooler Master MasterCase 5 and a Corsair CX750 power supply.
I dont do much gaming right now , i just play some strategy games and other none AAA titles,but i would like to in the future! ( battlefield ,
My question is , wether it is worth buying a whole new system for the Mastercase 5 ( Z170 motherboard , new proccessor , DDR4 ram(8-16GB), GPU(1060 6GB) ,SSD drive )and I can get the OS for free.
I have a 23 AOC IPS monitor ( 1080P) that i am planning to improve but PC components first. ( Any build recommendations for 1440p/1080 high/ are also welcome!)
Or should i just buy a new DDR3 motherboard and reinstall Operating System on an SSD drive with some new ram? and GPU?.The proccessor seems to be too good to be relegated to a "home pc" where my mum will take 4 hours to order something off amazon. ...(any ddr3 motherboard recommendations/price points are also helpful)
Ideally i would like to spend as little as possible but if future proofing my system will mean spending money i am happy to do so.Im never likely to water cool or have multiple GPUs and i am not a content creator.
Any PC part picker without Case and Power supply would be helpful
Many Thanks
SJC
I have also got an empty Cooler Master MasterCase 5 and a Corsair CX750 power supply.
I dont do much gaming right now , i just play some strategy games and other none AAA titles,but i would like to in the future! ( battlefield ,
My question is , wether it is worth buying a whole new system for the Mastercase 5 ( Z170 motherboard , new proccessor , DDR4 ram(8-16GB), GPU(1060 6GB) ,SSD drive )and I can get the OS for free.
I have a 23 AOC IPS monitor ( 1080P) that i am planning to improve but PC components first. ( Any build recommendations for 1440p/1080 high/ are also welcome!)
Or should i just buy a new DDR3 motherboard and reinstall Operating System on an SSD drive with some new ram? and GPU?.The proccessor seems to be too good to be relegated to a "home pc" where my mum will take 4 hours to order something off amazon. ...(any ddr3 motherboard recommendations/price points are also helpful)
Ideally i would like to spend as little as possible but if future proofing my system will mean spending money i am happy to do so.Im never likely to water cool or have multiple GPUs and i am not a content creator.
Any PC part picker without Case and Power supply would be helpful
Many Thanks
SJC
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