[SOLVED] Gaming Rig Upgrade - Budget $1000

[liberona]

Hi,

My current rig is shown below:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor - Overclocked
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 5
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB PC3-14900; F3-14900CL9d-8GBSR - Upgraded to 16GB
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500 GB SSD; MZ-7TE500BW
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Gaming
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Case
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 PS 1000W Platinum Modular Power Supply)
Fan & HS: EVGA CLC 280 Liquid / Water CPU Cooler - Upgraded
Monitor: BenQ XL2720Z
Software: Windows 10

I am looking to upgrade my CPU, MOBO and ram, and am looking for a decent cost effective setup to improve my performance. Currently, with my setup, I struggle to max out BF1 & BFV without some shuttering. I think my GPU is good, but my CPU is having performance issues (it is quite dated).

What are some recommendations for upgrading my rig? I was thinking of a i7-9700k. I am looking to spend around $1000 CAD. I would like to get the ability to play 1440p gaming without any stuttering, and maintain 120 fps and higher.

Thank you,

Sebastian

 

[Flashgo1]

your slow down is your processor. with those 3 items and 1k budget. maybe a ryzen 7 or 9. 9 might be a bit overkill for a gaming pc tho. the ryzens have been getting better performance then intel in there 3000 series.

 

[liberona]

I was thinking of reusing most of my components, and I would prefer to go with an intel CPU.

Would I be able to get 1440p (120fps+, everything on ultra), with a i7-9700k?

 

[Flashgo1]

yes you can. will just be more difficult to cool.

currently the ryzen 7 3700x is on par with the 9700k with ghz. unless you are going extreme overclocking for the fun of it. the 7 will outperform the i7 in every thing else now.

2000 series and i would say intel still best. but 3000 series, amd finaly pulled ahead.

 

[Phaaze88]

You already have a cooler, so no need to include one...
9700K:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($539.00 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.00 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $850.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-12 00:20 EDT-0400

3700X:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($395.11 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($159.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($118.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $673.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-12 00:23 EDT-0400

3600:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($232.83 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($159.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($118.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $511.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-12 00:23 EDT-0400

 

[liberona]

Thanks!

 

[liberona]

Thanks!

Could I potentially reuse my old mobo, cpu and ram for a home theatre pc?

 

[Phaaze88]

Could I potentially reuse my old mobo, cpu and ram for a home theatre pc?

Sure! I don't see why not!