Right so I'm trying to convince my partner to allow me an upgrade on my PC. She want's to know how much and I am struggling. I am in the UK. If this wall of text is too much the TL;DR is just after the numbered list.
I am currently rocking https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/gazza1988/saved/#view=qPsfvK (I still have the stock cooler from the 2600x in storage)
I also have in storage https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/gazza1988/saved/NHLzZL (Yes I have the 1080p monitor in storage)
My kids want to have a gaming PC and something to do homework on (they have a HP g3 or something or other laptop) They play kids stuff, so Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and the like. I can run Hogwarts Legacy on my rig. They currently share an Xbox one so a separate PC will help with THAT daily argument.
I also want an upgrade and my partner says no but after struggling to find stuff for Christmas I suggested the kids get my PC and they loved the idea (as you can guess) but mainly it's down to cost.
This is where more knowledgeable people come in. I am all burnt out watching Youtube videos for the past week. You always get the "well for 40 more you can get this" an next thing you know it's £1000 and missus is giving me the "not a prayer" look.
A few things for this:
1. The GPU - For this build I have basically found a way to get this Gigabyte RTX 4070 on pay monthly with unlimited video and gaming data on my mobile phone plan and 2 years of Gamepass for £31 a month (£744 - but it's £590 on amazon for the card and cheapest I can find for 24 months of GP is £176 - so still saving £22 and get to pay it off monthly) it's the best card they have, Either that or a 4060 8gb for £18 a month).
2. The PSU, I know very very little about PSU just some people say 200w above used wattage or double the wattage. Will the 850w I have be able to power the 4070? A Google search says it wants 3 8-pin connectors and that PSU has, according to pcpartpicker, 6 6+2 pin connectors so should work? Main question is will that ancient Enermax power the current build (the 2600x + 1660ti)? If this is ok it saves a bit of cash and can be upgraded later on.
3. Cases - The Cosmo S is a massive case. Like it is huge. However, it is stored in the bedroom pretty much where it will be in use so space is not an issue and the mpg gungir has served me well so far.
4. Heatsink - I have the Corsair AIO which is compatible with AM5 if I upgrade to that and the stock cooler is fine for the 2600x. However, I have heard you can get a better cooler for not very much so maybe will upgrade that stock cooler.
5. Storage. I will need an NVME drive. I thought the PCI 4 WD SN770 2tb would suffice. I'd let the kids keep the SN550 Gen 3 drive. So I will need a drive and that SN770 seems ok.
6. CPU - I have no clue. Something that works well with the 4070 12gb. preferably staying on AMD. I hope I won't offend someone but intel seems very unstable right now. I want to play 1440p in games, Cyberpunk would be nice for it not to run like flip-picture book.
7. Motherboard - Will need a motherboard, I think AM5 would be better because I might as well as I'm upgrading everything else. No idea what Mobos to get. Been out the loop for about 7 years or whenever I bought the PC parts.
8. RAM - I have RAM, New RAM will definitely be required on AM5 and tbh my current ram would be too slow for if I stay on AM4 for the upgrade.
9. Monitors - I have 2 monitors, no need for new
10. peripherals - I don't need a keyboard and mouse.
TL;DR: I need, as a bare minimum, a Motherboard, CPU, RAM and main storage. For as cheap as possible but to not bottle-neck a 4070. I have no set budget I need to convince my partner that upgrading my system is a good move. if you skipped the wall of text please read point 2 of the list about the PSU as that is probably a requirement but I might get away with it. Even if it is a "it will do" for now but upgrade later on then that is fine.
Please someone help me out. I want to take advantage of the 1440p 165hz display I have. without turning graphics settings back to the PS2 era. I have gamepass but would like to play Jedi Survivor, lies of P with decent graphics but I also play Fortnite once or twice a week with the kids (although sadly that is getting rarer nowadays - I'm level 6 so far this season!)
I am currently rocking https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/gazza1988/saved/#view=qPsfvK (I still have the stock cooler from the 2600x in storage)
I also have in storage https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/gazza1988/saved/NHLzZL (Yes I have the 1080p monitor in storage)
My kids want to have a gaming PC and something to do homework on (they have a HP g3 or something or other laptop) They play kids stuff, so Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and the like. I can run Hogwarts Legacy on my rig. They currently share an Xbox one so a separate PC will help with THAT daily argument.
I also want an upgrade and my partner says no but after struggling to find stuff for Christmas I suggested the kids get my PC and they loved the idea (as you can guess) but mainly it's down to cost.
This is where more knowledgeable people come in. I am all burnt out watching Youtube videos for the past week. You always get the "well for 40 more you can get this" an next thing you know it's £1000 and missus is giving me the "not a prayer" look.
A few things for this:
1. The GPU - For this build I have basically found a way to get this Gigabyte RTX 4070 on pay monthly with unlimited video and gaming data on my mobile phone plan and 2 years of Gamepass for £31 a month (£744 - but it's £590 on amazon for the card and cheapest I can find for 24 months of GP is £176 - so still saving £22 and get to pay it off monthly) it's the best card they have, Either that or a 4060 8gb for £18 a month).
2. The PSU, I know very very little about PSU just some people say 200w above used wattage or double the wattage. Will the 850w I have be able to power the 4070? A Google search says it wants 3 8-pin connectors and that PSU has, according to pcpartpicker, 6 6+2 pin connectors so should work? Main question is will that ancient Enermax power the current build (the 2600x + 1660ti)? If this is ok it saves a bit of cash and can be upgraded later on.
3. Cases - The Cosmo S is a massive case. Like it is huge. However, it is stored in the bedroom pretty much where it will be in use so space is not an issue and the mpg gungir has served me well so far.
4. Heatsink - I have the Corsair AIO which is compatible with AM5 if I upgrade to that and the stock cooler is fine for the 2600x. However, I have heard you can get a better cooler for not very much so maybe will upgrade that stock cooler.
5. Storage. I will need an NVME drive. I thought the PCI 4 WD SN770 2tb would suffice. I'd let the kids keep the SN550 Gen 3 drive. So I will need a drive and that SN770 seems ok.
6. CPU - I have no clue. Something that works well with the 4070 12gb. preferably staying on AMD. I hope I won't offend someone but intel seems very unstable right now. I want to play 1440p in games, Cyberpunk would be nice for it not to run like flip-picture book.
7. Motherboard - Will need a motherboard, I think AM5 would be better because I might as well as I'm upgrading everything else. No idea what Mobos to get. Been out the loop for about 7 years or whenever I bought the PC parts.
8. RAM - I have RAM, New RAM will definitely be required on AM5 and tbh my current ram would be too slow for if I stay on AM4 for the upgrade.
9. Monitors - I have 2 monitors, no need for new
10. peripherals - I don't need a keyboard and mouse.
TL;DR: I need, as a bare minimum, a Motherboard, CPU, RAM and main storage. For as cheap as possible but to not bottle-neck a 4070. I have no set budget I need to convince my partner that upgrading my system is a good move. if you skipped the wall of text please read point 2 of the list about the PSU as that is probably a requirement but I might get away with it. Even if it is a "it will do" for now but upgrade later on then that is fine.
Please someone help me out. I want to take advantage of the 1440p 165hz display I have. without turning graphics settings back to the PS2 era. I have gamepass but would like to play Jedi Survivor, lies of P with decent graphics but I also play Fortnite once or twice a week with the kids (although sadly that is getting rarer nowadays - I'm level 6 so far this season!)