So I am upgrading my PC, or more-so, building a completely new one, and I am in an internal debate on which section I should upgrade first, as they both have similar price points but different performance gains.
I am upgrading my CPU, MB, RAM, CPU Cooler, Case, and GPU in total, with my storage and (Possibly) my GPU transferring over to the new build if I take on of the mentioned upgrade paths.
CURRENT SPECS:
• CPU - AMD FX-8320
• GPU - SAPPHIRE Nitro R9 390 OC
• MB - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (Rev 2?)
• RAM - (Generic) 2x4GB DDR3 2200Mhz ADATA
• Case - Generic Red/Black iBuyPower Case
• CPU Cooler - Generic Air Cooler
• *Storage: Samsung EVO 860 250GB + Generic 500GB HDD
NEW *FUTURE* SPECS (UPGRADE)
• CPU - i9-9900k
• GPU - (Undecided Which AM Card) "RTX 2080 Ti"
• MB - ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390
• RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz
• Case - CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE
• CPU Cooler - NZXT RL-KRX62-02 Kraken X62 280mm
• *Storage: Samsung EVO 860 250GB + Generic 500GB HDD (Upgrading Later)
(I run a 1440p 144hz BenQ monitor, and currently, my specs won't even push above 144hz on the games I play, even on the lowest settings without editing the in-game render resolution, which I do not want to lower too far, which I have had to do with some games to my disinterest).
My dilemma is which section of upgrade I should do first, whether that be the new CPU, MB, RAM, Case, and CPU Cooler, or go for just the GPU for now. Both average around $1250.00 total, with prices fluctuating every so often.
I fear that my AMD FX-8320 would definitely create a bottleneck for the 2080 Ti, but I am still unsure if it truly would. Keep in mind that I mainly play games on my computer, so hence why I am considering the GPU first, but I don't really know if that would help the most in this scenario.
Help, please? I truly just want to know if the GPU will not perform as to expectations due to the current specs in my current build, which I know is pretty "meh" for my resolution and refresh rate and the type of games I play.
Also, to note, I understand the prices and such about my new parts, and I am pretty set on my component decisions and combinations, but suggestions are still accepted.
- If any further information is needed, don't be shy to ask for more information, thank you.![Smile :) :)](/data/assets/smilies/smile.gif)
I am upgrading my CPU, MB, RAM, CPU Cooler, Case, and GPU in total, with my storage and (Possibly) my GPU transferring over to the new build if I take on of the mentioned upgrade paths.
CURRENT SPECS:
• CPU - AMD FX-8320
• GPU - SAPPHIRE Nitro R9 390 OC
• MB - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (Rev 2?)
• RAM - (Generic) 2x4GB DDR3 2200Mhz ADATA
• Case - Generic Red/Black iBuyPower Case
• CPU Cooler - Generic Air Cooler
• *Storage: Samsung EVO 860 250GB + Generic 500GB HDD
NEW *FUTURE* SPECS (UPGRADE)
• CPU - i9-9900k
• GPU - (Undecided Which AM Card) "RTX 2080 Ti"
• MB - ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero Z390
• RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz
• Case - CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE
• CPU Cooler - NZXT RL-KRX62-02 Kraken X62 280mm
• *Storage: Samsung EVO 860 250GB + Generic 500GB HDD (Upgrading Later)
(I run a 1440p 144hz BenQ monitor, and currently, my specs won't even push above 144hz on the games I play, even on the lowest settings without editing the in-game render resolution, which I do not want to lower too far, which I have had to do with some games to my disinterest).
My dilemma is which section of upgrade I should do first, whether that be the new CPU, MB, RAM, Case, and CPU Cooler, or go for just the GPU for now. Both average around $1250.00 total, with prices fluctuating every so often.
I fear that my AMD FX-8320 would definitely create a bottleneck for the 2080 Ti, but I am still unsure if it truly would. Keep in mind that I mainly play games on my computer, so hence why I am considering the GPU first, but I don't really know if that would help the most in this scenario.
Help, please? I truly just want to know if the GPU will not perform as to expectations due to the current specs in my current build, which I know is pretty "meh" for my resolution and refresh rate and the type of games I play.
Also, to note, I understand the prices and such about my new parts, and I am pretty set on my component decisions and combinations, but suggestions are still accepted.
- If any further information is needed, don't be shy to ask for more information, thank you.
![Smile :) :)](/data/assets/smilies/smile.gif)