[SOLVED] Upgrade advice

[ThorChan]

Hi guys, i need your opinion about this. Been wanting to try QHD. I'm not sure whether to build a new pc or just replace one or two from my current pc. Here's my pc specs :

Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V LK (LGA1155)
Graphics
S23C350 (1920x1080@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (ZOTAC International)
Storage
119GB PLEXTOR PX-128M5S ATA Device (SATA (SSD))
1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 ATA Device (SATA )
1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00DC0B0 ATA Device (SATA )
Optical Drives
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
PSU
Cooler Master GX 650w 80+ Bronze



Not sure if this is important, but i build this pc around 2013. Thanks guys.

 

[jay32267]

If I were going to upgrade that machine I would upgrade the GPU to something like a GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 or in that neighborhood. I would also up the RAM to 16 GB......and if the PSU needed upgrading (you don't list it) I would upgrade that too.

 

[ThorChan]

If I were going to upgrade that machine I would upgrade the GPU to something like a GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 or in that neighborhood. I would also up the RAM to 16 GB......and if the PSU needed upgrading (you don't list it) I would upgrade that too.

I forgot about the psu. Im using Cooler Master GX 650w 80+ Bronze. Sorry about that.

 

[LordVile]

I forgot about the psu. Im using Cooler Master GX 650w 80+ Bronze. Sorry about that.

For 1440p 60 High you’re looking at a Vega 56 or RTX 2060

 

[jay32267]

I've never owned one.....you can do a search on here to see what people think.

....but I think 650 watts is large enough at least. I'm currently running some Corsair RMx series PSUs and Seasonic is very popular as far as quality PSUs.

Here's one thread on Cooler Masters.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/cooler-master-power-supplies-any-good.2982032/

 

[512-Bit]

Get 16 GB of ram, better cooler so you can OC (if yours can overclock)
and a better graphics card

 

[w.cattermoul]

Hi guys, i need your opinion about this. Been wanting to try QHD. I'm not sure whether to build a new pc or just replace one or two from my current pc. Here's my pc specs :

Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V LK (LGA1155)
Graphics
S23C350 (1920x1080@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (ZOTAC International)
Storage
119GB PLEXTOR PX-128M5S ATA Device (SATA (SSD))
1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 ATA Device (SATA )
1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00DC0B0 ATA Device (SATA )
Optical Drives
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
PSU
Cooler Master GX 650w 80+ Bronze



Not sure if this is important, but i build this pc around 2013. Thanks guys.

by QHD im guessing you mean 1440p? the CPU i suppose could hang on in there for a year or two, but in order to play games in QHD i would suggest a RX 590 MINIMUM but to play comfortably, i would suggest a Rx5700 or a RTX 2060/70

 

[ThorChan]

So it all comes down to new gpu and new ram. Quite surprised that i don't need to change my processor yet lol. I don't need to spend $1000 to build from scratch, that's good news.