So, my current specs can be seen below in my sig but to make it easy here we go!
i5 3570k @ 4.3ghz turbo
MSI z77 MPower Mobo
8gb Corsair Vengeance ram
Intel 520 Cherryville 240gb SSD
EVGA GTX780
SeaSonic 750w full modular 80wGold PSU
Cooling:
Alphacool 420mm Radiator with 3x 140mm fans
PWM Pump with rez
Koolance CPU Block
I just had to redo my overclock settings due to some weird temp issues, but planning a full break down of my waterloop this week to see if I can identify anything beyond just reseating the cpu block which changed pretty much nothing in regards to temps.
Anyways, I mostly game, but have recently been able to setup my office more for myself and have setup 2 monitors on my desk with a 55inch tv above them all running off the PC. I have been getting more into Twitch Streaming as well with a few friends so that leads to more taxxing on the ol' girl. So, I have been debating some hardware upgrades.
First option:
Take a lead on a local GTX 1080 that a neighbor is selling. 4 month old card. Not used for mining. 450$. Super good deal IMO but its only one piece of the puzzle, and frankly the most expensive piece.
Second Option:
New CPU, Mobo, and Ram. Looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 overclocked to 4.0 if the lottery allows. ASRock Fatality Mobo. 16gb DDR4 3200. Probably just replace my Koolance Intel block with a new AM4 block and use the existing gigantic (overkill, noob me bought this 6 years ago when I knew nothing of OCing and Watercooling) radiator I already have in my monstrous NZXT Switch 810 case. Reuse my 780 for a little while longer.
What do you all think would be the best bang for the buck to increase gaming perfomance and the little bit of multitasking I do.
Typically I dont have more than 3-4 chrome tabs open, only ever have 1 tab open while gaming. OBS Studio runs while gaming to stream. I am seeing PUBG which is terribly optimized take up roughly 85% of my cpu and anywhere from 3-5gb of ram while playing. Planning to play Destiny 2 later this year. When not gaming I use a few chrome tabs, run Sony Vegas Pro, or run different slicing software for my 3d printer while letting Kodi play on my tv. Hopefully that gives you guys enough background on the type of user I am to help me down my path.
Ideally, I would love to just build something new, as a 1000$ system right now could outperform my old gear, I just cant swing it all at once so want to make a clear path and get as much performance now as possible. Heck, Id really like to get rid of this huge rad for a 240mm and downsize this beastly case to the NZXT 340.
Thanks all!
i5 3570k @ 4.3ghz turbo
MSI z77 MPower Mobo
8gb Corsair Vengeance ram
Intel 520 Cherryville 240gb SSD
EVGA GTX780
SeaSonic 750w full modular 80wGold PSU
Cooling:
Alphacool 420mm Radiator with 3x 140mm fans
PWM Pump with rez
Koolance CPU Block
I just had to redo my overclock settings due to some weird temp issues, but planning a full break down of my waterloop this week to see if I can identify anything beyond just reseating the cpu block which changed pretty much nothing in regards to temps.
Anyways, I mostly game, but have recently been able to setup my office more for myself and have setup 2 monitors on my desk with a 55inch tv above them all running off the PC. I have been getting more into Twitch Streaming as well with a few friends so that leads to more taxxing on the ol' girl. So, I have been debating some hardware upgrades.
First option:
Take a lead on a local GTX 1080 that a neighbor is selling. 4 month old card. Not used for mining. 450$. Super good deal IMO but its only one piece of the puzzle, and frankly the most expensive piece.
Second Option:
New CPU, Mobo, and Ram. Looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 overclocked to 4.0 if the lottery allows. ASRock Fatality Mobo. 16gb DDR4 3200. Probably just replace my Koolance Intel block with a new AM4 block and use the existing gigantic (overkill, noob me bought this 6 years ago when I knew nothing of OCing and Watercooling) radiator I already have in my monstrous NZXT Switch 810 case. Reuse my 780 for a little while longer.
What do you all think would be the best bang for the buck to increase gaming perfomance and the little bit of multitasking I do.
Typically I dont have more than 3-4 chrome tabs open, only ever have 1 tab open while gaming. OBS Studio runs while gaming to stream. I am seeing PUBG which is terribly optimized take up roughly 85% of my cpu and anywhere from 3-5gb of ram while playing. Planning to play Destiny 2 later this year. When not gaming I use a few chrome tabs, run Sony Vegas Pro, or run different slicing software for my 3d printer while letting Kodi play on my tv. Hopefully that gives you guys enough background on the type of user I am to help me down my path.
Ideally, I would love to just build something new, as a 1000$ system right now could outperform my old gear, I just cant swing it all at once so want to make a clear path and get as much performance now as possible. Heck, Id really like to get rid of this huge rad for a 240mm and downsize this beastly case to the NZXT 340.
Thanks all!