I want to upgrade my 6 yr old PC and only need CPU + RAM + MOBO.
Current Config
Intel i5 2400
Intel DH67BL (lol)
GSkill Ripjaw 4x2 RAM
CM 212 evo
Rest
Zotac GTX 970 Extreme Edition
Benq XL2411Z (144Hz)
Case CM Elite 430
Samsung 850 250 gig SSD
Asus Xonar Essence ST (PCI)
Seasonic M12II-750 EVO
2-3 500 Gig hdd's
This PC can still crunch out 60 fps for most of the games on medium to high and even ultra on some older games, but for Battlefield my CPU is a bottleneck. I cannot record without drop in fps using shadowplay.
Need to decide between Intel 7700K and AMD 1700X. I understand that 1800x is not needed. this upgrade should last for 5+ years as with my current build. I can do a GPU + Monitor upgrade few years later (either 4k or 21:9 widescreen).
For Motherboard I need one which is quite stable and the manufacturer has a good after sales support.
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Gaming + Occasional Twitch/Youtube streaming , Mostly FPS Battlefield 1/3/4/H, Farcry series, TPS like TR, Just Cause. Ark Survival, Project Cars, Yes I have all of these
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 45-55K, can extend for cooler + case.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Yes
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 10 / Ubuntu. Have windows 10 Pro which was a free upgrade from windows 8.1(Genuine), I'm not sure if I can move that license to the new build. so I might have to shell out a few extra bucks for the pro license.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: N/A - Got hard drives
6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: N/A - Already have a BenQ XL2411Z
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: only CPU, Mobo, RAM upgrade
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Late April/Early May
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Yes, Will do it myself
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Bangalore, will get it locally. Will check online prices for reference.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
Current Config
Intel i5 2400
Intel DH67BL (lol)
GSkill Ripjaw 4x2 RAM
CM 212 evo
Rest
Zotac GTX 970 Extreme Edition
Benq XL2411Z (144Hz)
Case CM Elite 430
Samsung 850 250 gig SSD
Asus Xonar Essence ST (PCI)
Seasonic M12II-750 EVO
2-3 500 Gig hdd's
This PC can still crunch out 60 fps for most of the games on medium to high and even ultra on some older games, but for Battlefield my CPU is a bottleneck. I cannot record without drop in fps using shadowplay.
Need to decide between Intel 7700K and AMD 1700X. I understand that 1800x is not needed. this upgrade should last for 5+ years as with my current build. I can do a GPU + Monitor upgrade few years later (either 4k or 21:9 widescreen).
For Motherboard I need one which is quite stable and the manufacturer has a good after sales support.
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Gaming + Occasional Twitch/Youtube streaming , Mostly FPS Battlefield 1/3/4/H, Farcry series, TPS like TR, Just Cause. Ark Survival, Project Cars, Yes I have all of these
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 45-55K, can extend for cooler + case.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Yes
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 10 / Ubuntu. Have windows 10 Pro which was a free upgrade from windows 8.1(Genuine), I'm not sure if I can move that license to the new build. so I might have to shell out a few extra bucks for the pro license.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: N/A - Got hard drives
6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: N/A - Already have a BenQ XL2411Z
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: only CPU, Mobo, RAM upgrade
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Late April/Early May
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Yes, Will do it myself
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Bangalore, will get it locally. Will check online prices for reference.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
, Any issues with Gigabyte motherboards? 