So I've had this system for 2 years, except for the drives and CPU which I've had for 5. I overhauled most of the system 2 years ago, but the only upgrades that actually lifted performance were the GPU and ram, which I changed from a 960 to a 1070Ti, which I feel was a mistake since I could have waited for the 20 series back then, and from 2400 vengeance lpx to 3000 vengeance pros. Anyways, I didn't really think it through since my GPU and CPU combo is starting to show some age. Here are the full specs, it is pushed to the absolute max I could achieve. I also elaborated a little bit on some key points to maybe get tips on improving what I currently have until I upgrade, if I even have to.
i7 6700k @ 4.7ghz 1.37v
2x8gb Corsair vengeance pro 3000 mhz xmp to 3200
GTX 1070Ti EVGA ftw2 +400mhz core and memory, 120% power limit using afterburner
H100i pro, front radiator using front case fans
Gigabyte Aorus z270x gaming 5
Corsair RM750x
Corsair 460x rgb (3 front sp120)
3 extra sp120 rgb fans as exhaust, 2 on top 1 back
For the usage, I aim at 1080p high refresh in games, and stable fps where it is not possible to play in high refresh like cyberpunk, where I currently suffer from drops at times and overall average at around 40-50 fps on highest settings. In the future, I might use this machine for game development, so that has to come into consideration. My storage wouldn't hurt to upgrade, too. I have two 1tb hdds, one's empty and the other half full, and a 128gb 850 evo boot drive, 15gb free. Might need an ssd for game storage and the aforementioned game development.
I use an Asus vg279qm as my main monitor @ 240hz, and a benq rl2455hm as a secondary monitor. My budget is no more than 1000$ for upgrades, but it'll actually need to be about 850$ because of import fees. It might be overkill, I know. I just need some help deciding on a direction to go to.
i7 6700k @ 4.7ghz 1.37v
2x8gb Corsair vengeance pro 3000 mhz xmp to 3200
GTX 1070Ti EVGA ftw2 +400mhz core and memory, 120% power limit using afterburner
H100i pro, front radiator using front case fans
Gigabyte Aorus z270x gaming 5
Corsair RM750x
Corsair 460x rgb (3 front sp120)
3 extra sp120 rgb fans as exhaust, 2 on top 1 back
For the usage, I aim at 1080p high refresh in games, and stable fps where it is not possible to play in high refresh like cyberpunk, where I currently suffer from drops at times and overall average at around 40-50 fps on highest settings. In the future, I might use this machine for game development, so that has to come into consideration. My storage wouldn't hurt to upgrade, too. I have two 1tb hdds, one's empty and the other half full, and a 128gb 850 evo boot drive, 15gb free. Might need an ssd for game storage and the aforementioned game development.
I use an Asus vg279qm as my main monitor @ 240hz, and a benq rl2455hm as a secondary monitor. My budget is no more than 1000$ for upgrades, but it'll actually need to be about 850$ because of import fees. It might be overkill, I know. I just need some help deciding on a direction to go to.
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