I'm looking to shortcut some research by asking the experts. For years I built my own PC desktops from purchased parts, but around 8 1/2 years ago I didn't have time and purchased a pre-built machine. In the last year the GPU appears to have become unreliable (particularly when running two monitors with different applications on each: i.e. streaming Netflix on one while VPN to work on the other). It does seem to run fairly well driving just one screen, but sometimes fuzzes out and I need to restart.
Prior to the great graphics card shortage, I was going to just upgrade my GPU, but couldn't get one at a price I could live with. Now I'm not sure whether I should upgrade components, or if not, just purchase new (and if that, prebuilt or "sticks and kits"). I mostly use my computer for: work doing 3D modeling using AutoCAD REVIT, internet surfing (Netflix, you tube and forums mostly), music editing, online virtual meetings, and some light gaming. I'm looking for a machine that won't hold me back, is robust and a little future proof.
Current specs are as follows:
Thanks in advance
Prior to the great graphics card shortage, I was going to just upgrade my GPU, but couldn't get one at a price I could live with. Now I'm not sure whether I should upgrade components, or if not, just purchase new (and if that, prebuilt or "sticks and kits"). I mostly use my computer for: work doing 3D modeling using AutoCAD REVIT, internet surfing (Netflix, you tube and forums mostly), music editing, online virtual meetings, and some light gaming. I'm looking for a machine that won't hold me back, is robust and a little future proof.
Current specs are as follows:
- Case: APEX EL-660
- CPU: Intel Core i7 4790 tray
- Liquid Cooling: Asetek 550LC
- GPU: MSI GTX760 4GB
- Motherboard: Asrock Fatality Z97X-KILLER
- RAM: (2) XPG-V2 8GB DDR3-1866 SINGLE
- PSU: Thermaltake SP-750PCBU 750W
- Hard Drives:
- WD 1TB SATA-3 64MB Hard drive
- 128GB Sandisk SATA-3 SSD
- Operating System: Windows 10
Thanks in advance