Question Gtx980 > Rtx 2070 super and SSD upgrade. Ram too?

[Djrandolfs12]

So here’s what I have:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CQxFcb

With some research and some forum posting I decided to go ahead and order myself an Asus RTX 2070 super. In addition I’ve also ordered an SSD upgrade to a silicon power A60 2tb, pretty much solely because it’s a future proof upgrade.

In addition I was wondering if I should upgrade to faster ram while I'm in there? Seems relatively cheap, however if I’m not going to see anything life changing I’ll just hold off.

Im at $292.04 total right now and hoping I can get $100 for the gtx980 I have.

If I had more updated equipment I’d being going all in on a (hopeful) high fps 4K monster, but I want to wait for some OLED monitors to come out next year before I drop close to $4000.

I’m doing this to have a nice upgrade for Diablo 4 dropping next week, but I play all sorts of games and am NOT competitive in shooters.

What do you guys think? Good move? And how about that ram upgrade?

 

[hotaru.hino]

Everything looks good on my end. Though you can ignore getting faster RAM as Skylake CPUs don't really see much of a benefit from it.

 

[punkncat]

This system should be strong for the monitor you have now, and even more so with the new graphics card. Beyond it and the new storage, I would not spend on upgrades to the current system without a firm idea of what the new monitor framerate and resolution target you are going for. At that point, it needs to be the consideration of new core hardware.

 

[Crosslhs82x2]

So are you planning on 2 different kits of the same ram?

Mixing 2 kits of ram Can lead to some headaches, not alway But it can be.
Do you feel you want to roll the dice?

 

[Djrandolfs12]

So are you planning on 2 different kits of the same ram?

Mixing 2 kits of ram Can lead to some headaches, not alway But it can be.
Do you feel you want to roll the dice?

no no I’d be replacing, currently have 4 sticks of 8gb at 2400. Would consider 2 sticks at 16gb 3400 or more if that would potential make a difference. But something tells me even 64gb total at 3400 would be diminishing return on investment.

 

[Crosslhs82x2]

Ok
Just checking the way it was listed on pcpp it showed 2 kits of 2x8.

 

[Colif]

Surprised you can still get 2070 Super given how rare they became after 30 series came out. I treated mine really well knowing getting a replacement would have been hard at time (2020)

It will be fine for that monitor. It struggles a little with 1440p over 100.

 

[Djrandolfs12]

Surprised you can still get 2070 Super given how rare they became after 30 series came out. I treated mine really well knowing getting a replacement would have been hard at time (2020)

It will be fine for that monitor. It struggles a little with 1440p over 100.

There are tons used on offer up and eBay in the 250-350 range, I was able to snag one for $204 then $222 after tax on eBay!

 

[Colif]

There are tons used on offer up and eBay in the 250-350 range, I was able to snag one for $204 then $222 after tax on eBay!

OH, I meant new. I guess there are heaps of old ones now.