Is it worth upgrading to something newer?

[morriok]

Hey everyone! So I recently got an HTC Vive and getting more serious into the VR gaming world. My current setup runs it pretty well. I recently helped a friend build a rig for his Vive and saw a lot of newer updated parts in the process. I know VR is pretty new and has a lot of growing to go through, but my question is based on my current system specs below, is it worth me upgrading or how much longer do some of you think I might have on my system? Note: I have not done any OCing and the CPU has a closed loop Corsair Liquid Cooler

Mobo: ASRock X99 Extreme 4
https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/X99%20Extreme4/index.asp

CPU: Intel i7-5820k Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3 GHz https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402

RAM: 16GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2400 Quad Channel
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148985&cm_re=BLS2K8G4D240FSB-_-20-148-985-_-Product

GPU: EVGA SuperClocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-superclocked-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card/5450703.p?skuId=5450703

Boot Drive: SAMSUNG 960 EVO M.2 500G
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147593

Storage (games): WD 7200RPM 2TB


Also open to any suggestions for benchmarking my system to see if and where any bottlenecks might be.

 

[yeti_yeti]

You should really only upgrade, once your system starts struggling, which I can't imagine in your case. I doubt that your GPU bottlenecks your CPU and vice versa. A good way to check this, would be playing a GPU intensive game and checking, if the usage is reaching 100%. Good luck

 

[feelinfroggy777]

You have a high end platform and I would not look for an upgrade for some time. You could always move up to a better GPU, but I would wait till at least the next generation are introduced.

 

[morriok]

@feelingroggy777 Thats what i figured. Honestly, I knew when I got the system ~3 years ago for about ~$600 that it was a good buy and a decently powered machine. But it wasnt until recently that i realized how good and high end my setup actually is after doing a lot of research comparing my system to some of the newer tech and found that it doesnt fall behind by much of the newer CPUs

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

haha, $600 for that system! That's a feckin steal! I'm presuming you added the GPU later, since it wasn't even around then

Yeah, i'd agree completely with the guys. It was/ is a HEDT system. Still very relative performance wise, and will be for a time to come.

You could OC that CPU. It has some goodness left in it to exploit! feelingfroggy is right. Apart from getting a higher end GPU, there isn't much else wrong with your system. With that said the 1070 is perfect for a fully fluid VR experience. And as yeti_yeti pointed out, 'if it aint broke, don't fix it'

The lowish clockspeed at stock in certain games (not VR) may give you less FPS, but not by much. OC'ing the CPU will negate that.

 

[morriok]

Yes ~$600 for the mobo and cpu combo, and i agree it was a really good deal. And yes, I added the 1070 later =) Any suggestions on a good resource or how-to for OCing the CPU? Not sure that would really do a whole lot but i like to tinker and being water cooled, I can always just set the defaults again if needed

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Yes ~$600 for the mobo and cpu combo, and i agree it was a really good deal. And yes, I added the 1070 later =) Any suggestions on a good resource or how-to for OCing the CPU? Not sure that would really do a whole lot but i like to tinker and being water cooled, I can always just set the defaults again if needed

Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikq6CJBv_uA

I just did a google search for i7 5820k ASRock X99 extreme 4 overclocking. There's lots of info there. Take some with a pinch of salt The main thing when OC'ing is to read, read and then read some more. Get familiar with your BIOS (as this is the best way to OC) and learn as much as you can about the relative requirements.

I would suggest making sure to test with specific tools to allow you to have a stable OC. Applications, like CPUID, HWMon/Info and Prime95, amongst others.

If you would like any help, PM me. I'd be happy to offer assitance

OC'ing is fun, gets more performance from your system and is very interesting to learn about

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Here is an overclocking guide from Jayztwocents. It is pretty good and easy to understand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcta3RStYSM

Every bios is different, and yet they are all the same. I would also suggest you google your motherboard and overclocking and look at some tutorials for your board. That will teach you to navigate the bios a little easier. But in the end, just go slow and watch your temps. Its hard to mess it up these days as the CPUs have so much safety features built within.