Hello, I build a PC last year and I want to start upgrading so I get a bit more performance, not that I complain, just I think some things can be improved.
My current build is:
CPU: Intel Core i5-7400
MoBo: Gigabyte GA-B250M-D3H
RAM: 2x Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR4 2400MHz
GPU: Asus Strix RX480 8GB OC
SSD: Kingston V300 120GB
HDD: WD Scorpio Black 750GB
PSU: Seasonic G 550W Gold
I use it daily for web browsing, productivity, etc. but also for gaming (1080p) and Lightroom/Photoshop.
Games I tend to play: Doom, Crysis (all 3), F1 2016, Far Cry Primal, Shadow of Mordor, SCII.
I was thinking of replacing my current SSD for one in the 240/250GB range and adding a second one with 500GB capacity for games and leave the WD Scorpio for files.
Also, changing my MoBo for an H270 or Z270 maybe? But then I realize that going Z270 so I can change CPU for a K later will be almost the same as going Z370 with an 8th gen proc (or X370 with Ryzen 5-1600 or 7-1700). so I don't think investing in the MoBo is a good idea, maybe replacing the whole CPU/MoBo worths.
Regarding GPU, this one gives a decent gaming (at least for now) 60+FPS in games with High/Ultra settings in 1080p, not planning upgrading to 1440p or beyond for now.
What do you think? Do you agree with my upgrades? What would you change first and why?
My current build is:
CPU: Intel Core i5-7400
MoBo: Gigabyte GA-B250M-D3H
RAM: 2x Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR4 2400MHz
GPU: Asus Strix RX480 8GB OC
SSD: Kingston V300 120GB
HDD: WD Scorpio Black 750GB
PSU: Seasonic G 550W Gold
I use it daily for web browsing, productivity, etc. but also for gaming (1080p) and Lightroom/Photoshop.
Games I tend to play: Doom, Crysis (all 3), F1 2016, Far Cry Primal, Shadow of Mordor, SCII.
I was thinking of replacing my current SSD for one in the 240/250GB range and adding a second one with 500GB capacity for games and leave the WD Scorpio for files.
Also, changing my MoBo for an H270 or Z270 maybe? But then I realize that going Z270 so I can change CPU for a K later will be almost the same as going Z370 with an 8th gen proc (or X370 with Ryzen 5-1600 or 7-1700). so I don't think investing in the MoBo is a good idea, maybe replacing the whole CPU/MoBo worths.
Regarding GPU, this one gives a decent gaming (at least for now) 60+FPS in games with High/Ultra settings in 1080p, not planning upgrading to 1440p or beyond for now.
What do you think? Do you agree with my upgrades? What would you change first and why?