I’ve been using the same rig for about 7 years now and I figured it’s probably time for some upgrades. Mainly looking to upgrade my graphics card and CPU.
I’m currently using an EVGA GeForce GTX 770 (superclocked edition) and an Intel Core i5 4670k at 3.4Ghz.
Decided to start playing a modded Skyrim for the first time and I’m enjoying it however If I try to use some of the high end hd texture mods my game sputters and I get bad FPS drops. Currently playing through on high settings with minimal texture mods and the game runs fine. Also looking to try RDR2 at some point. What would you guys recommend as a solid upgrade? I heard the GTX 1070-80 are pretty good cards. I just wouldn’t know what CPU to get to go along with it.
Also would an upgrade like this require me to get a new motherboard? Currently I have a Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H. I’m looking at new monitors as well and was wondering if upgrading to a 144HZ monitor is worth it. Would I notice a real difference from a 60hz monitor or would it be a waste?
I have $1000 to spend but wouldn’t mind spending more if it came down to it. What do you guys think?
Current Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k 3.4Ghz
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Memory: 8GB Corsair Vengeance
Storage: Sandisk Extreme SSD 240 GB, also Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD
Storage: WD Blue 1 TB
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 Superclocked Edition
Case: NZXT Phantom 410
Power Supply: EVGA 750W (forget exact model)
I’m currently using an EVGA GeForce GTX 770 (superclocked edition) and an Intel Core i5 4670k at 3.4Ghz.
Decided to start playing a modded Skyrim for the first time and I’m enjoying it however If I try to use some of the high end hd texture mods my game sputters and I get bad FPS drops. Currently playing through on high settings with minimal texture mods and the game runs fine. Also looking to try RDR2 at some point. What would you guys recommend as a solid upgrade? I heard the GTX 1070-80 are pretty good cards. I just wouldn’t know what CPU to get to go along with it.
Also would an upgrade like this require me to get a new motherboard? Currently I have a Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H. I’m looking at new monitors as well and was wondering if upgrading to a 144HZ monitor is worth it. Would I notice a real difference from a 60hz monitor or would it be a waste?
I have $1000 to spend but wouldn’t mind spending more if it came down to it. What do you guys think?
Current Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k 3.4Ghz
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Memory: 8GB Corsair Vengeance
Storage: Sandisk Extreme SSD 240 GB, also Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD
Storage: WD Blue 1 TB
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 Superclocked Edition
Case: NZXT Phantom 410
Power Supply: EVGA 750W (forget exact model)
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