Should i build another computer for 2018 games?

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Clarence Cheng

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The specs I'm getting:

I7-8700K Coffee lake
16GB DDR4 ram
GTX 1060 3GB

I'm not sure whether to go for I5-8600K or the I7-8700k

My current pc specs:
Intel I7-3770
16GB DDR3 ram
Palit stormx oc edition GTX 750 TI 2GB

My current pc was built in 2013 and the graphics card was upgraded in 2014. The parts are pretty outdated. Over the years, i've noticed how my GTX 750 TI began to struggle in modern game titles.
 
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mcconkeymike
Your current CPU is still pretty decent, so like jay said, just get yourself a new GPU and you should be good to go. I'd go with a GTX 1070 at least or higher if you can afford it.
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Just get a new gpu and you are set. However the prices are stupidly high atm so best to wait a bit.
 
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Clarence Cheng

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But i'm afraid of compatibility issues though
 
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gasaraki

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What compatibility issues? There are no compatibility issues.

If you have money you can build a new computer every year.

 
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Just list all of your specs. Also list your current psu in detail to make sure it's up to the task of handeling a better card. (model, name, ...)
All boards of that generation are good to go for the new cards.
 
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Clarence Cheng

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Iirc, it has a asus 400w psu taken from a spare computer. People told me about compatibility issues with my motherboard, Asus P8H77-M.

 
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Motherboard is fine. The psu is not however. A simple upgrade to a 500w+ quality unit and you are set to get a new gpu once the prices come down or when you can snipe one.
 
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Some games are graphics limited like fast action shooters.
Others are cpu core speed limited like strategy, sims, and mmo.
Multiplayer tends to like many threads.

You need to find out which.
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To help clarify your CPU/GPU options, run these two tests:

a) Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

b) Limit your cpu, either by reducing the OC, or, in windows power management, limit the maximum cpu% to something like 70%.
Go to control panel/power options/change plan settings/change advanced power settings/processor power management/maximum processor state/
This will simulate what a lack of cpu power will do.
Conversely what a 30% improvement in core speed might do.

You should also experiment with removing one or more cores/threads. You can do this in the windows msconfig boot advanced options option.
You will need to reboot for the change to take effect. Set the number of threads to less than you have.
This will tell you how sensitive your games are to the benefits of many threads.
If you see little difference, your game does not need all the threads you have.



It is possible that both tests are positive, indicating that you have a well balanced system,
and both cpu and gpu need to be upgraded to get better gaming FPS.
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My guess is that a graphics card upgrade would do you most good.
GTX1060 is about the strongest that will run with a decent 400w psu.

If you need a cpu upgrade, a 8600K will perform about the same as a 8700K for gaming.
Save the $100 price delta and use it for a stronger graphics card.
 
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