I'm gutting a 2015-era desktop pc. I want to keep the 1 tb SSD (its been at 50% capacity and likely will remain at that indefinitely), and build a new system around it. My main complaint is the CPU (i5-4690) bottlenecks badly. My GeForce 1660Ti has been doing fine. The system's focus has always been Modded Skyrim, but I'm not about 2k+ graphics. I'm happy playing at 1920x1080 resolution, and I always keep all shadows off b/c I hate shadows. I want bigger draw distances and less big-battle slowdown. Skyrim is a single-threaded game, so processors should be about high speed right? I do like to tab out of game and browse; this makes my present 16gb RAM bottleneck.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks from now
Budget Range: $2k USD. I already have a new 850-watt PSU, monitors, a 1tb SSD with win10, a backup 3tb HD, and a GeForce 1660Ti (which I may upgrade later if it bottlenecks too hard, but let's not worry about that for now).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Modded Skyrim, MOBAs)
Parts to Upgrade: A strong aftermarket COOLING SYSTEM, 32gb RAM, CPU, MOBO, Case (I want FULL TOWER case suggestions pls, i like the space. The system's present case is 2008-era ). I do NOT want RGB lights, it annoys me. I want a plain barren monolith of a case. Did I forget anything? I already have the SSD w/win10, PSU, 3d card, monitors.
Do you need to buy OS: No. I have retail win10.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no.
Location: Austin Texas
Parts Preferences: Emphasis on aftermarket cooling system, to keep the fans running on low speed... I need a quiet PC. And it's just running a mildly-buffed graphical Skyrim and some MOBAs.
Overclocking: No. I'm too lazy.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks from now
Budget Range: $2k USD. I already have a new 850-watt PSU, monitors, a 1tb SSD with win10, a backup 3tb HD, and a GeForce 1660Ti (which I may upgrade later if it bottlenecks too hard, but let's not worry about that for now).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Modded Skyrim, MOBAs)
Parts to Upgrade: A strong aftermarket COOLING SYSTEM, 32gb RAM, CPU, MOBO, Case (I want FULL TOWER case suggestions pls, i like the space. The system's present case is 2008-era ). I do NOT want RGB lights, it annoys me. I want a plain barren monolith of a case. Did I forget anything? I already have the SSD w/win10, PSU, 3d card, monitors.
Do you need to buy OS: No. I have retail win10.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no.
Location: Austin Texas
Parts Preferences: Emphasis on aftermarket cooling system, to keep the fans running on low speed... I need a quiet PC. And it's just running a mildly-buffed graphical Skyrim and some MOBAs.
Overclocking: No. I'm too lazy.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080