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Currently just feeling this out to see if it's a good or bad time to build a new system. What are your thoughts regarding when new models or generations of CPUs and GPUs will be released, for example? I keep being tempted by the 4090 GPU but I've heard about a potential 4090 Ti or 4090 Super.
And I'm curious about the GPUs with SSDs attached directly but I don't know if they are worth considering and I don't think there's a 4090 model with this feature...
Also curious about the idea of using the 980 Ti I currently have as a dedicated PhysX card along with something like a 4090 as the main GPU. Worth considering?
Approximate Purchase Date: No hurry. Depends on what's sensible.
Budget Range: I don't want to waste money in a ludicrous way (so perhaps don't go for a hyper-overclocked CPU 5% faster at twice the price!) but essentially there's no financial limit on my spending.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming with maxed out settings is definitely the most important thing. Of course I do also use the internet and watch movies. I don't do anything else on here really, so choice of processor etc. should be gaming focused. I have absolutely no interest in pretty lights so no need to waste money on RGB components.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes.
Parts to Upgrade: Most likely everything except keyboard and mouse and drives. I have lots of drives including multiple SSDs. I'd probably want to keep those or at least everything that isn't a HDD. I use headphones so I don't need speakers. Currently using a sound card built into a Logitech G510 keyboard. I'm wondering if a proper sound card you install into the motherboard would be worth it. I've never had one.
Wouldn't hurt to put in another SSD (presumably one of those that clips into the motherboard directly) as mine are a bit old now and might not be the fastest.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Advice appreciated on which. I have Windows 7. I like Windows 7 but I imagine I need to get something newer.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere reliable which is UK based as that's where I live.
Location: Reading, Berkshire, the UK.
Parts Preferences: I'm used to Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs but it's not that important.
Overclocking: Never had any luck with this in the past. I'm unlikely to attempt anything major. Maybe? Pre-overclocked parts preferable.
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not. Never tried it and I heard it has issues.
Your Monitor Resolution: I currently have a 2560x1440 IPS QNIX 2710LED
I'm considering upgrading to something 4K similar to the
Open to advice about what similar monitors are best. I think 32 inch is about as big as I want to go as fitting in more than 28 inches width will be tricky. Let me know if there's something larger that's worth considering. I would need to find a way to make it fit... But it's possible. I have a big air conditioner on the desk for the stupidly hot summers. Maybe I can place it elsewhere.
4k resolution, high frame rate, fast response time, and true black are the attractive features here mostly. I need a matte monitor. Can't stand glossy because seeing my reflection is super distracting.
Additional Comments: Preferably relatively quiet. Would prefer a case with good air circulation and cable control, and with those removable dust catcher screens you just take out and rinse off, like on the Corsair 900D. I'm curious about water or hybrid cooling but not sure whether it's worth the bother. SSD bays would be very nice.
Space around the PC area is an issue so I need to take case dimensions into account in order to fit in the monitor and PC tower on the desk. If it's taller or more than a couple of inches wider than the Coolermaster Centurion case (480 mm x 202 mm x 435 mm D x W x H) then it could be problematic.
In terms of RAM I'd prefer to go for an excessive amount that will be future proof for a few years.
Definitely a modular PSU this time based on past experience of cables filling the case in a nightmarish tangle.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My old system is starting to struggle due to outdated hardware. Still runs most games perfectly well but its time is running out. I would like to have something capable of maxing out STALKER 2 when it releases. There's no real hurry at the moment so I can wait if it seems like a good idea.
In case it's helpful, what I currently have is the following:
Core i7 920 from 2008.
12GB DDR3 ram.
980 Ti golden edition as graphics card.
Coolermaster centurion case with the fan from an aerocool V-touch pro case on the side (400mm!).
Various SSDs.
Horribly non-modular 950W power supply.
Titan Fenrir CPU cooler. Works very nicely but I assume it would not be compatible with modern socket types? Had some problems with the fan on this interfering with heat spreaders on the RAM so I would like to try to avoid this issue with a new build.
And I'm curious about the GPUs with SSDs attached directly but I don't know if they are worth considering and I don't think there's a 4090 model with this feature...
Also curious about the idea of using the 980 Ti I currently have as a dedicated PhysX card along with something like a 4090 as the main GPU. Worth considering?
Approximate Purchase Date: No hurry. Depends on what's sensible.
Budget Range: I don't want to waste money in a ludicrous way (so perhaps don't go for a hyper-overclocked CPU 5% faster at twice the price!) but essentially there's no financial limit on my spending.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming with maxed out settings is definitely the most important thing. Of course I do also use the internet and watch movies. I don't do anything else on here really, so choice of processor etc. should be gaming focused. I have absolutely no interest in pretty lights so no need to waste money on RGB components.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes.
Parts to Upgrade: Most likely everything except keyboard and mouse and drives. I have lots of drives including multiple SSDs. I'd probably want to keep those or at least everything that isn't a HDD. I use headphones so I don't need speakers. Currently using a sound card built into a Logitech G510 keyboard. I'm wondering if a proper sound card you install into the motherboard would be worth it. I've never had one.
Wouldn't hurt to put in another SSD (presumably one of those that clips into the motherboard directly) as mine are a bit old now and might not be the fastest.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Advice appreciated on which. I have Windows 7. I like Windows 7 but I imagine I need to get something newer.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere reliable which is UK based as that's where I live.
Location: Reading, Berkshire, the UK.
Parts Preferences: I'm used to Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs but it's not that important.
Overclocking: Never had any luck with this in the past. I'm unlikely to attempt anything major. Maybe? Pre-overclocked parts preferable.
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not. Never tried it and I heard it has issues.
Your Monitor Resolution: I currently have a 2560x1440 IPS QNIX 2710LED
I'm considering upgrading to something 4K similar to the
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2256541/asus-rog-swift-oled-pg32ucdm-review.htmlOpen to advice about what similar monitors are best. I think 32 inch is about as big as I want to go as fitting in more than 28 inches width will be tricky. Let me know if there's something larger that's worth considering. I would need to find a way to make it fit... But it's possible. I have a big air conditioner on the desk for the stupidly hot summers. Maybe I can place it elsewhere.
4k resolution, high frame rate, fast response time, and true black are the attractive features here mostly. I need a matte monitor. Can't stand glossy because seeing my reflection is super distracting.
Additional Comments: Preferably relatively quiet. Would prefer a case with good air circulation and cable control, and with those removable dust catcher screens you just take out and rinse off, like on the Corsair 900D. I'm curious about water or hybrid cooling but not sure whether it's worth the bother. SSD bays would be very nice.
Space around the PC area is an issue so I need to take case dimensions into account in order to fit in the monitor and PC tower on the desk. If it's taller or more than a couple of inches wider than the Coolermaster Centurion case (480 mm x 202 mm x 435 mm D x W x H) then it could be problematic.
In terms of RAM I'd prefer to go for an excessive amount that will be future proof for a few years.
Definitely a modular PSU this time based on past experience of cables filling the case in a nightmarish tangle.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My old system is starting to struggle due to outdated hardware. Still runs most games perfectly well but its time is running out. I would like to have something capable of maxing out STALKER 2 when it releases. There's no real hurry at the moment so I can wait if it seems like a good idea.
In case it's helpful, what I currently have is the following:
Core i7 920 from 2008.
12GB DDR3 ram.
980 Ti golden edition as graphics card.
Coolermaster centurion case with the fan from an aerocool V-touch pro case on the side (400mm!).
Various SSDs.
Horribly non-modular 950W power supply.
Titan Fenrir CPU cooler. Works very nicely but I assume it would not be compatible with modern socket types? Had some problems with the fan on this interfering with heat spreaders on the RAM so I would like to try to avoid this issue with a new build.
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