Build Advice Please help me with suggestions for upgrading my PC ?

[daddystabz]

My PC is a Windows 10 system by Cyberpower PC that is now around 11 years old. I'd added some things to it over the years. I've wanted to purchase a new PC that can handle Windows 11 and be used for some gaming, but haven't yet been able to raise the cash, so I've decided it might be better to upgrade the system I already have.

Please help me with recommendations on how you think I should go. I've linked to my system info below.

My primary goals are to run a lot of applications simultaneously, as I work from home, and it requires me to be in a lot fo systems and webpages all at once. I also want to be able to play modern games and have them look good on my PC.

 

[punkncat]

Instead of possibly dubious link you list the model or hardware information for the build?

 

[USAFRet]

Please use something else for your parts list.

No one is going to download an unknown file from mediafire.

pcpartpicker.com is a good source for this.

 

[Why_Me]

My PC is a Windows 10 system by Cyberpower PC that is now around 11 years old. I'd added some things to it over the years. I've wanted to purchase a new PC that can handle Windows 11 and be used for some gaming, but haven't yet been able to raise the cash. I've decided it might be better to upgrade the system I already have.

Please help me with recommendations on how you think I should go. I've linked to my system info below.

My primary goals are to run a lot of applications simultaneously, as I work from home, and it requires me to be in a lot fo systems and webpages all at once. I also want to be able to play modern games and have them look good on my PC.

https://www.techpowerup.com/329691/...stall-requirements-tpm-2-0-not-needed-anymore

 

[USAFRet]

https://www.techpowerup.com/329691/...stall-requirements-tpm-2-0-not-needed-anymore

Caveat to that:

"Installing Windows 11 on a device that doesn't meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements isn't recommended. If Windows 11 is installed on ineligible hardware, you should be comfortable assuming the risk of running into compatibility issues. A device might malfunction due to these compatibility or other issues. Devices that don't meet these system requirements aren't guaranteed to receive updates, including but not limited to security updates."

 

[viecky]

You should check this site

Build Guides

pcpartpicker.com

here you can create a blueprint of your own PC, also you can browse the pre built guides.
For eg: Given your requirements you need at least 16gb of RAM and SSD.

 

[daddystabz]

I'd love to go 32 GB RAM or so.

 

[daddystabz]

Instead of possibly dubious link you list the model or hardware information for the build?

It is simply an HTML file that lists it out really nicely and is hyperlinked.

 

[daddystabz]

Here it is as a .txt file: https://www.mediafire.com/file/9x2a4n828x4yqgp/System_Information_Report_12.11.24.txt/file

 

[daddystabz]

System Information Report

Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4930K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3.0 GB)
Memory 8.4 GB Free (15.9 GB Total)

Spoiler: Rest of the system

Monitor Generic PnP Monitor (2560 x 1440 @ 74 Hz)
Disk Storage 6534.9 GB Free (11176.3 GB Total)
Audio USB Audio Device
Motherboard Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. (X79-UP4)
Mouse USB Input Device
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Computer System
Computer Name JonPC1
User Name
Organization N/A
Operating System
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
OS Version 10.0.19045
Product ID 00326-10000-00000-AA044
System Up Time 12/11/2024 12:57:26 AM
Internet Explorer Version 11.3636.19041.0
Microsoft DirectX Version DirectX 12
OpenGL Version 10.0.19041.5198 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Registry
Maximum Size 4095 MB
Current Size 304 MB
Status OK
Central Processor
CPU Name Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4930K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Number of logical processors 12
Code Name N/A
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Current Clock Speed 3701 Mhz
Max Clock Speed 3701 Mhz
Voltage 0V
External Clock 100 Mhz
Serial Number BFEBFBFF000306E4
CPU ID Intel64 Family 6 Model 62 Stepping 4
Socket Designation SOCKET 0
CPU Internal L1 32 KB
CPU Internal L2 256 KB
CPU Internal L3 12288 KB
Motherboard
Model X79-UP4
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Serial Number To be filled by O.E.M.
BIOS Name BIOS Date: 12/16/13 17:31:46 Ver: 04.06.05
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
SMBIOS Version F5
BIOS Date 12/16/2013
BIOS Features
PCI is supported Yes
BIOS is Upgradable (Flash) Yes
BIOS shadowing is allowed Yes
Boot from CD is supported Yes
Selectable Boot is supported Yes
BIOS ROM is socketed Yes
EDD (Enhanced Disk Drive) Specification is supported Yes
Int 13h - 5.25 /1.2MB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 13h - 3.5 / 720 KB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 13h - 3.5 / 2.88 MB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 5h, Print Screen Service is supported Yes
Int 9h, 8042 Keyboard services are supported Yes
Int 14h, Serial Services are supported Yes
Int 17h, printer services are supported Yes
ACPI supported Yes
USB Legacy is supported Yes
Memory Resource
Total Memory 15.9 GB
Used Memory 7.5 GB
Free Memory 8.4 GB
Memory Usage 46%
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 0
Device Locator Node0_Dimm0
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 2
Device Locator Node0_Dimm2
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 4
Device Locator Node0_Dimm4
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 6
Device Locator Node0_Dimm6
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Disk Drives
Name SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 29.2 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 3816
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 61304040
Total Tracks 973080
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name ASMT 2115 USB Device
Media Type External hard disk media
Capability 5589.0 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 729601
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 11721040065
Total Tracks 186048255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name USB SanDisk 3.2Gen1 USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 28.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 3738
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 60050970
Total Tracks 953190
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name SanDisk Ultra USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 114.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 14955
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 240252075
Total Tracks 3813525
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name USB DISK 3.0 USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 230.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 30101
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 483572565
Total Tracks 7675755
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name Micron CT2000X9SSD9 SCSI Disk Device
Media Type External hard disk media
Capability 1863.0 GB
Interface Type SCSI
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 243201
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 3907024065
Total Tracks 62016255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name TOSHIBA DT01ACA200
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Capability 1863.0 GB
Interface Type SCSI
Partitions 3
Total Cylinders 243201
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 3907024065
Total Tracks 62016255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Video Adapter
Name NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
Video Processor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Video Architecture VGA
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Memory Size 3.0 GB
Memory Type Unknown
Video Mode 2560 x 1440 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 74 Hz
Driver Version 30.0.14.7514
Driver Date 6/10/2024
Monitor
Name Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Height 1440
Screen Width 2560
Status OK
Ethernet
Product Name Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Service Name e1i65x64
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
MAC Address 744:35:878:F6
Ethernet 5
Product Name Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Virtual Miniport Adapter for Windows x64
Service Name vpnva
Manufacturer Cisco Systems
MAC Address 00:05:9A:3C:7A:00
Sound Device
Name USB Audio Device
Manufacturer (Generic USB Audio)
Status OK
Sound Device
Name Realtek High Definition Audio
Manufacturer Realtek
Status OK
Sound Device
Name Sound Blaster Z
Manufacturer Creative Technology Ltd.
Status OK
Sound Device
Name USB Audio Device
Manufacturer (Generic USB Audio)
Status OK
Sound Device
Name NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Status OK
Sound Device
Name NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Status OK
Sound Device
Name THX Spatial Audio for Digital Peripherals
Manufacturer THX Ltd.
Status OK
Sound Device
Name DroidCam Virtual Audio
Manufacturer Dev47Apps.com
Status OK
Sound Device
Name SparkoCam Audio
Manufacturer Sparkosoft
Status OK
Mouse
Name USB Input Device
Manufacturer Razer Inc
Buttons 0
Status OK
Mouse
Name Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Manufacturer Razer Inc
Buttons 0
Status OK
Mouse
Name USB Input Device
Manufacturer (Standard system devices)
Buttons 0
Status OK
Keyboard
Name HID Keyboard Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name HID Keyboard Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name Razer Naga V2 Pro
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name USB Input Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Fresco Logic USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)
Manufacturer Generic USB xHCI Host Controller
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Intel(R) C600/X79 series chipset USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #2 - 1D2D
Manufacturer INTEL
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Fresco Logic USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)
Manufacturer Generic USB xHCI Host Controller
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Intel(R) C600/X79 series chipset USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #1 - 1D26
Manufacturer INTEL
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK

(moderator edited for readability)

 

[USAFRet]

System Information Report

Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4930K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3.0 GB)
Memory 8.4 GB Free (15.9 GB Total)

Spoiler: Rest of the system

Monitor Generic PnP Monitor (2560 x 1440 @ 74 Hz)
Disk Storage 6534.9 GB Free (11176.3 GB Total)
Audio USB Audio Device
Motherboard Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. (X79-UP4)
Mouse USB Input Device
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Computer System
Computer Name JonPC1
User Name
Organization N/A
Operating System
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
OS Version 10.0.19045
Product ID 00326-10000-00000-AA044
System Up Time 12/11/2024 12:57:26 AM
Internet Explorer Version 11.3636.19041.0
Microsoft DirectX Version DirectX 12
OpenGL Version 10.0.19041.5198 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Registry
Maximum Size 4095 MB
Current Size 304 MB
Status OK
Central Processor
CPU Name Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4930K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Number of logical processors 12
Code Name N/A
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Current Clock Speed 3701 Mhz
Max Clock Speed 3701 Mhz
Voltage 0V
External Clock 100 Mhz
Serial Number BFEBFBFF000306E4
CPU ID Intel64 Family 6 Model 62 Stepping 4
Socket Designation SOCKET 0
CPU Internal L1 32 KB
CPU Internal L2 256 KB
CPU Internal L3 12288 KB
Motherboard
Model X79-UP4
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Serial Number To be filled by O.E.M.
BIOS Name BIOS Date: 12/16/13 17:31:46 Ver: 04.06.05
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
SMBIOS Version F5
BIOS Date 12/16/2013
BIOS Features
PCI is supported Yes
BIOS is Upgradable (Flash) Yes
BIOS shadowing is allowed Yes
Boot from CD is supported Yes
Selectable Boot is supported Yes
BIOS ROM is socketed Yes
EDD (Enhanced Disk Drive) Specification is supported Yes
Int 13h - 5.25 /1.2MB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 13h - 3.5 / 720 KB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 13h - 3.5 / 2.88 MB Floppy Services are supported Yes
Int 5h, Print Screen Service is supported Yes
Int 9h, 8042 Keyboard services are supported Yes
Int 14h, Serial Services are supported Yes
Int 17h, printer services are supported Yes
ACPI supported Yes
USB Legacy is supported Yes
Memory Resource
Total Memory 15.9 GB
Used Memory 7.5 GB
Free Memory 8.4 GB
Memory Usage 46%
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 0
Device Locator Node0_Dimm0
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 2
Device Locator Node0_Dimm2
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 4
Device Locator Node0_Dimm4
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank Node0_Bank0
Description Physical Memory 6
Device Locator Node0_Dimm6
Capacity 4.0 GB
Speed 1333 Mhz
Manufacturer Corsair
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type EISA
Form Factor DIMM
Disk Drives
Name SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 29.2 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 3816
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 61304040
Total Tracks 973080
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name ASMT 2115 USB Device
Media Type External hard disk media
Capability 5589.0 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 729601
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 11721040065
Total Tracks 186048255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name USB SanDisk 3.2Gen1 USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 28.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 3738
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 60050970
Total Tracks 953190
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name SanDisk Ultra USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 114.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 14955
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 240252075
Total Tracks 3813525
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name USB DISK 3.0 USB Device
Media Type Removable Media
Capability 230.6 GB
Interface Type USB
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 30101
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 483572565
Total Tracks 7675755
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name Micron CT2000X9SSD9 SCSI Disk Device
Media Type External hard disk media
Capability 1863.0 GB
Interface Type SCSI
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 243201
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 3907024065
Total Tracks 62016255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Disk Drives
Name TOSHIBA DT01ACA200
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Capability 1863.0 GB
Interface Type SCSI
Partitions 3
Total Cylinders 243201
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 3907024065
Total Tracks 62016255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Video Adapter
Name NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
Video Processor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Video Architecture VGA
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Memory Size 3.0 GB
Memory Type Unknown
Video Mode 2560 x 1440 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 74 Hz
Driver Version 30.0.14.7514
Driver Date 6/10/2024
Monitor
Name Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Height 1440
Screen Width 2560
Status OK
Ethernet
Product Name Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Service Name e1i65x64
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
MAC Address 744:35:878:F6
Ethernet 5
Product Name Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Virtual Miniport Adapter for Windows x64
Service Name vpnva
Manufacturer Cisco Systems
MAC Address 00:05:9A:3C:7A:00
Sound Device
Name USB Audio Device
Manufacturer (Generic USB Audio)
Status OK
Sound Device
Name Realtek High Definition Audio
Manufacturer Realtek
Status OK
Sound Device
Name Sound Blaster Z
Manufacturer Creative Technology Ltd.
Status OK
Sound Device
Name USB Audio Device
Manufacturer (Generic USB Audio)
Status OK
Sound Device
Name NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Status OK
Sound Device
Name NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Status OK
Sound Device
Name THX Spatial Audio for Digital Peripherals
Manufacturer THX Ltd.
Status OK
Sound Device
Name DroidCam Virtual Audio
Manufacturer Dev47Apps.com
Status OK
Sound Device
Name SparkoCam Audio
Manufacturer Sparkosoft
Status OK
Mouse
Name USB Input Device
Manufacturer Razer Inc
Buttons 0
Status OK
Mouse
Name Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Manufacturer Razer Inc
Buttons 0
Status OK
Mouse
Name USB Input Device
Manufacturer (Standard system devices)
Buttons 0
Status OK
Keyboard
Name HID Keyboard Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name HID Keyboard Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name Razer Naga V2 Pro
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
Keyboard
Name USB Input Device
Description Enhanced (101- or 102-key)
Function Keys 12
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Fresco Logic USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)
Manufacturer Generic USB xHCI Host Controller
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Intel(R) C600/X79 series chipset USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #2 - 1D2D
Manufacturer INTEL
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Fresco Logic USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)
Manufacturer Generic USB xHCI Host Controller
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK
USB Controller
Product Name Intel(R) C600/X79 series chipset USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #1 - 1D26
Manufacturer INTEL
Protocol Supported Universal Serial Bus
Status OK

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