Hey everyone, so I've been upgrading my pre-built PC (Acer Veriton M275) bit by bit and ultimately, I will end up with a new computer altogether.
What I currently have:
CPU: Intel Pentium E5800 dual core @ 3.2 GHz
Motherboard: Acer Veriton M275
RAM: 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport (currently only using 1 of the 2 sticks)
Hard Drives: 250GB Samsung 850 Evo SSD, 2TB Seagate Barracuda HDD
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 960 (1 million edition)
Case: Acer Veriton M275
Power Supply: Corsair CX600M
Optical Drive: Asus DVD/CD Writer
What I plan to get:
CPU: Intel i5 4690K quad core @ 3.5 GHz
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX mid tower
This is what I'll end up with.
I'd like to get your thoughts/opinions on whether or not this PC will be overkill for the kinds of things it's used for; the only resource-intensive things will be playing Witcher 3 and occasionally converting videos. Otherwise it will mainly be used to play League of Legends (among other smaller games), office work, and some sound mixing/editing. I've spent $700 so far and with the parts I plan on getting, it will roughly cost about another $700 so if any ideas you guys have ends up cutting some costs, that'll be a bonus
Last edited by Airmid; 06-22-2015 at 11:50 AM.
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Computer Specifications:
Case: NZXT H500i
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W
Mobo: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU Cooling: Kraken x62
RAM: Gigabyte Aorus 16GB(8x2)3200Mhz
GPU: Asus 1080 Strix
Cool, although the reason I'm looking to upgrade now is because I've been getting screen freezes/BSoD ever since I installed my new video card. I'm suspecting it's maybe because the motherboard is too old. Should I just purchase a Skylake processor when it's released or stick with what I've posted above?
Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages, it is the rule.
Last edited by orlyy; 06-22-2015 at 11:47 AM.
Computer Specifications:
Case: NZXT H500i
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W
Mobo: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU Cooling: Kraken x62
RAM: Gigabyte Aorus 16GB(8x2)3200Mhz
GPU: Asus 1080 Strix
Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages, it is the rule.
With that pc build u should stick with lol. If u want to play Witcher 3 on ultra get GTX 980 or R9 390x.
Airmid (06-23-2015)
Last edited by orlyy; 06-22-2015 at 11:09 PM.
Computer Specifications:
Case: NZXT H500i
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W
Mobo: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU Cooling: Kraken x62
RAM: Gigabyte Aorus 16GB(8x2)3200Mhz
GPU: Asus 1080 Strix
I've got a relatively tight budget so I'm not looking for a high-end gaming PC. Will what I have run it fine on say, medium settings?
Ah I see. I should've been more clear as to what I'm looking for. I've recently replaced everything on my PC except the CPU, cooler, motherboard, and case (all of which I'm looking to upgrade now), so I'm wondering which computer parts in those categories would best suit my needs besides the ones I've listed above (if possible). I'm not looking to buy a whole new PC since I pretty much already bought half of one
Last edited by Airmid; 06-23-2015 at 03:56 AM.
Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages, it is the rule.
You are going to be fine playing on high no problems, that i5 paired with a gtx960 will handle The Witcher 3 no problems.
PD: Add a 700w PSU at least man.
DO NOT get 850 evo.
There are a lot of known issues.
Whats wrong with 850 evo? Can u explain? i got one and its working perfectly fine.
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Yeah sure he will playing with gtx 960 witcher 3 on high hahahaha, u must be joking buddy, i got two 290x in crossfire and i barely go above 70 fps on ultra settings 1080p.In big cities i go below 50fps.So stop talking nonsense.Witcher 3 is very graphically demanding game.