Hi everybody,
So the story goes that back in 2013, I built my gaming PC, with an Intel 3570K processor, Asus p8z77-v pro, MSI GTX 660 Ti, and 16 GB DDR 3 RAM (G-Skill Ripjaws).
Since then, I upgraded my GPU to a GTX 1070 Ti (and overclocked my CPU), but everything else stayed pretty much the same, and that's what I'm rocking today.
My system actually still works perfectly fine, and I'm also gaming way less nowadays than I used to, so I don't HAVE to upgrade, but I do like having the option to play games and occasionally do so.
Since I'm about to move to the US soon, and since I do occasionally experience that CPU bottleneck when playing heavier games, I'm considering upgrading my CPU and motherboard (and also RAM if necessary). I also must change my PSU (we are using different outlets where I live).
I'm not really up to date on hardware anymore, so I was wondering if I could get your advice on possible options.
As for the PSU - I don't need anything fancy, just something reliable that will get the job done (I wouldn't like to pay more than I have to). Right now, I have a 350W bronze one (I forget the model).
As for CPU+motherboard - On the one hand, I wouldn't like to spend too much (no more than 300-400 USD, and possibly less), but on the other hand, if upgrading, I want to get something that's actually good and that will allow me to upgrade my GPU in the future without changing everything again (so something more than just the bare minimum necessary).
RAM - just what's necessary
Thanks a lot!
So the story goes that back in 2013, I built my gaming PC, with an Intel 3570K processor, Asus p8z77-v pro, MSI GTX 660 Ti, and 16 GB DDR 3 RAM (G-Skill Ripjaws).
Since then, I upgraded my GPU to a GTX 1070 Ti (and overclocked my CPU), but everything else stayed pretty much the same, and that's what I'm rocking today.
My system actually still works perfectly fine, and I'm also gaming way less nowadays than I used to, so I don't HAVE to upgrade, but I do like having the option to play games and occasionally do so.
Since I'm about to move to the US soon, and since I do occasionally experience that CPU bottleneck when playing heavier games, I'm considering upgrading my CPU and motherboard (and also RAM if necessary). I also must change my PSU (we are using different outlets where I live).
I'm not really up to date on hardware anymore, so I was wondering if I could get your advice on possible options.
As for the PSU - I don't need anything fancy, just something reliable that will get the job done (I wouldn't like to pay more than I have to). Right now, I have a 350W bronze one (I forget the model).
As for CPU+motherboard - On the one hand, I wouldn't like to spend too much (no more than 300-400 USD, and possibly less), but on the other hand, if upgrading, I want to get something that's actually good and that will allow me to upgrade my GPU in the future without changing everything again (so something more than just the bare minimum necessary).
RAM - just what's necessary
Thanks a lot!
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