Question Should i get a new system or upgrade??

[palmerize]

Should i upgrade anything??
recently added 32GB DDR4 4200MHz

Only games i play
CS 2
Pub G
Rainbow 6 Seige
COD

Should i buy a new system or upgrade parts?

Brand	ABS
Series	Panzer-G
Model	ALI229

Quick Info

Type	Gaming & Entertainment
Usage	Consumer
Processor	Intel Core i7-8700K 3.70 GHz
Processor Main Features	64 bit 6-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor	12 MB L3 Cache
Memory	32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz added 32GB DDR 4200MHz
Storage	2 TB 7200 RPM HDD + 480 GB SSD Removed upper HD Have 2 SSD's 2TB and 1TB
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB
Power Supply	700W
Case	COUGAR Panzer-G (3 x 120 mm LED fans)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
Special Features	AIO Liquid Cooled 240 mm

Motherboard

Chipset	Intel Z370

CPU

CPU Type	Intel Core i7 8th Gen
CPU Speed	8700K (3.70GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU	12 MB
CPU Main Features	64 bit 6-Core Processor

Graphics

GPU/VGA Type	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Video Memory	11 GB GDDR5X
Virtual Reality Ready	Yes

Memory

Memory Capacity	64GB DDR4
Memory Speed	DDR4 2400
Memory Spec	16 GB x 2

Storage

SSD	480 GB
HDD	2TB
HDD RPM	7200rpm

Communications

LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN	Wireless AC600

Front Panel Ports

Front USB	2 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0
Front Audio Ports	2

Back Panel Ports

PS/2	1
Video Ports	2 x Native HDMI 2.0 2 x Native DisplayPort 1.4
Rear USB	4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0
RJ45	1 port
Rear Audio Ports	3 ports

Expansion

PCI Slots (Available/Total)	1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x4+x4*) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) * For 3 Intel SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings. 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

Mouse

Mouse Type	USB Mouse

Keyboard

Keyboard Type	USB Keyboard

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D)	22.24" x 8.18" x 20.47"

Additional Information

Date First Available	December 31, 2018

 

[Lucky_SLS]

If you need a new CPU, you have to change the mobo.

Which monitor do you use?

Where are you buying the new parts from and whats the budget?

I would advice you to follow this sticky:

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

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[bill001g]

First it really depends on if your current system has issues playing the games. Be very careful to not get into the trap thinking slightly higher frame rate is somehow going make you a win more in shooter games.

Although you likely could put a 9000 series cpu in the board with the correct bios it is very hard to say if that is a good investment. The cpu chip itself will cost as much if not more than the most current generation. This is likely because they don't make the chips any more. But it will still be cheaper than buying a new motherboard and new memory that the newer cpu would require. If you can get a used cpu chip that would be different.

The video card is much more of a challenge. A 1080ti was a top of the line card and you pay like $700 for it. Now days you spend $700 and it only gets you a middle of pack card. It will still of course be faster than a 1080ti. Unlike cpu where you get a lot more cpu power for just a small amount more video cards if the performance doubles you almost pay double.

It mostly depends on money I guess. If you were to spend money to upgrade how long would you be satisfied with it compared to buying a completely new machine.

 

[RealBeast]

Does you current system still give you a good playing experience? What resolution do you play? Can you easily afford an upgrade?

Your current system is reasonable if it is doing the job and as mentioned a real upgrade means a new CPU, GPU, motherboard, and perhaps even memory (if you go to DDR5) so it won't be cheap. If you are asking, it seems that you are at least fairly happy with your current performance.

 

[geofelt]

Games are limited by either the cpu or the gpu.

Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
This makes the graphics card loaf a bit.
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.

What is the make/model of your 700w psu?
If is not of good quality, it may limit what gpu upgrade is possible.

8700K was a prime processor in it's day. Sadly a new motherboard will be required to get a stronger cpu.
Your ddr4 ram can be reused
Your games seem to be cpu centric and mostly single thread limited.
Run the cpu-Z bench on your 8700K. You should see a score like 641:
https://valid.x86.fr/bench/rlnqcz/1

What is your budget?
A $250 I5-14500 will score 795:
https://valid.x86.fr/bench/unqm4d

 

[logainofhades]

I would say a new system is in order. You could reuse the DDR4 4200, in a 14700k build, with a DDR4 Z790 board, to save some cash. You need CPU, board, GPU, and PSU, at minimum.

 

[helper800]

Here are some generic 2k budget builds as a starting point if you go down the route of getting a new system:

AMD: PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($386.56 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1899.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-31 14:23 EST-0500

Intel: PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($389.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($237.41 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6800 CL34 Memory ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1960.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-31 14:34 EST-0500

 

[stonecarver]

For the games you play actually very limited amount of them to be honest.



If and when you move on to the current heavy hitters brand new AAA games that are more demanding than the only upgrade would be a newer GPU. On your current system as is.

It can serve two purposes. One buy a little more time on current parts but also be a stepping stone when you do go to a full parts upgrade you will have already bought the GPU for your next system.

It take the sting off buying all the parts at once vs spreading them out.

If you have that itch for a full new system, go for it.

But with the few games you play again your good for now.

 

[helper800]

For the games you play actually very limited amount of them to be honest.



If and when you move on to the current heavy hitters brand new AAA games that are more demanding than the only upgrade would be a newer GPU. On your current system as is.

It can serve two purposes. One buy a little more time on current parts but also be a stepping stone when you do go to a full parts upgrade you will have already bought the GPU for your next system.

It take the sting off buying all the parts at once vs spreading them out.

If you have that itch for a full new system, go for it.

But with the few games you play again your good for now.

I would say that the recent CoD games are rather demanding. I think it comes down to what settings, resolution they play at, and their expectations of performance they want to satisfy. I am sure the OP will let us know.