So, the last time I built a new PC was in January 2011 (See my "Spec me" thread from 10 years ago here!)
And here is the final setup I went with.
Had a couple of hard disks die, the GPU died and so did the PSU. I've now got a GTX 970, a modular Corsair PSU and an SSD, as well as doubling the RAM.
As I'm approaching 10 years, I think it's definitely time for an upgrade, especially as the system has become a bit more unstable in 10 years!
I generally use the PC for work, running 2 x LG-27UK670 27" monitors. I'm also a casual gamer, my main games of choice are, FIFA, a range of 3rd person games (Hitman, GTA, Metal Gear Solid) and a few racers, Forza, Need for Speed etc
Here's a breakdown of my current setup from Speccy:
I've been a bit out of the game for a while and not kept up with the latest PC component trends. So, not sure what kinda budget to set. I'd love to go for a PC that will give me as good use as I have out of my current setup.
And here is the final setup I went with.
Had a couple of hard disks die, the GPU died and so did the PSU. I've now got a GTX 970, a modular Corsair PSU and an SSD, as well as doubling the RAM.
As I'm approaching 10 years, I think it's definitely time for an upgrade, especially as the system has become a bit more unstable in 10 years!
I generally use the PC for work, running 2 x LG-27UK670 27" monitors. I'm also a casual gamer, my main games of choice are, FIFA, a range of 3rd person games (Hitman, GTA, Metal Gear Solid) and a few racers, Forza, Need for Speed etc
Here's a breakdown of my current setup from Speccy:
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 2600K @ 3.40GHz 35 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8P67 DELUXE (LGA1155) 32 °C
Graphics
LG Ultra HD (3840x2160@60Hz)
LG Ultra HD (3840x2160@60Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Gigabyte) 50 °C
Storage
931GB SAMSUNG HD103SJ (SATA) 29 °C
465GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB (SATA) 33 °C
I've been a bit out of the game for a while and not kept up with the latest PC component trends. So, not sure what kinda budget to set. I'd love to go for a PC that will give me as good use as I have out of my current setup.