Hey everyone,
Long time reader, first time poster. Built a PC back in 2013 (ORPHEUS 2013 Build) with the intention of upgrading slowly, but I've fallen off following current tech and trends. Been having some processing bottlenecks recently that I'd like to address, especially when Chrome is open on my second monitor. From looking at CPU compatibility, I'm not convinced that upgrading mine would be a significant increase but please correct me if I'm wrong! I think, primarily, upgrading GPU, RAM, and swapping the remaining traditional hard drives to SSD's will probably help the most. Thoughts and parts suggestions?
Ideally will be running 2-3 monitors off of the GPU. Just picked up this Dell 32" monitor that should arrive Friday. Also, on a side note, if anyone has any suggestions for a below-desk mount that will fit the Corsair 540 case, I'd appreciate it. Just set up my new Uplift desk and would love to have the surface clear if possible....maybe just need to put it on the ground on a pedestal and manage cable swap or custom build a mount....
Forgot to add: The computer is used mostly for gaming, as well as some drafting work (AutoCAD/Vectorworks). I live in NYC and don't have a budget defined at the moment, but would not like to wantonly spend on parts I can't use in a future build or will only serve to patch the issue in the very near term.
Long time reader, first time poster. Built a PC back in 2013 (ORPHEUS 2013 Build) with the intention of upgrading slowly, but I've fallen off following current tech and trends. Been having some processing bottlenecks recently that I'd like to address, especially when Chrome is open on my second monitor. From looking at CPU compatibility, I'm not convinced that upgrading mine would be a significant increase but please correct me if I'm wrong! I think, primarily, upgrading GPU, RAM, and swapping the remaining traditional hard drives to SSD's will probably help the most. Thoughts and parts suggestions?
Ideally will be running 2-3 monitors off of the GPU. Just picked up this Dell 32" monitor that should arrive Friday. Also, on a side note, if anyone has any suggestions for a below-desk mount that will fit the Corsair 540 case, I'd appreciate it. Just set up my new Uplift desk and would love to have the surface clear if possible....maybe just need to put it on the ground on a pedestal and manage cable swap or custom build a mount....
Forgot to add: The computer is used mostly for gaming, as well as some drafting work (AutoCAD/Vectorworks). I live in NYC and don't have a budget defined at the moment, but would not like to wantonly spend on parts I can't use in a future build or will only serve to patch the issue in the very near term.
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