I need to upgrade my 2018 build; advice please

markysparky80

markysparky80

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Hi,

Below is my current build from back in 2018; it's starting to struggle I need to look at upgrading:

CPU: Intel Core i5-8400
Cooler: NZXTKrakenX72
GPU: Nvidia GTX V2 1060-6GB
MBD: ASRock Z370 Pro4
RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 4x8GB
PSU: Corsair CP-9020122-UK CX Series 650 W


Ideally would be great if I can keep some of the above or do I need to start from scratch?

Thanks in advance.

Mark
 
Yeah, I guess that would have been helpful; thanks.

So seeing lag in newer games and having to run them in low quality to even make them playable. Have a ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27" monitor so running at the recommended 2560x1440.
In terms of general use, it just seems to be running much slower on day-to-day activities.

So my original thought was better GPU with higher onboard memory and/or a new CPU. Just not sure what I can get away with without changing everything else.
 
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So max around 2k in terms of budget, just want to spend it wisely had get the most life out of the components I buy.

Don’t want to spend it and then need to spend again in the next couple of years.

Thanks
 
markysparky80 said:
Thanks happy to spend the money if need and a new PSU is not a huge issue any recommendations?

My MBD would be good with the above additions?
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its that 1060 which needs changing, I'd get a 4070 which would be great at 1440p for ages and see what you think. If that £2k needs to be spent I would add a Ryzen 7 7800X3D DDR5 platform into the equation. Big bucks though to be bang up to date?
 
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I have an 1TB SSD, if I can get away with not rebuilding then I rather would not, as long as I can spend some money and give myself a few more years.

Been looking at the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 WindForce OC 12GB GDDR6X PCI-Express Graphics Card for around £599.
 
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It's been said the 4070 at its present price isn't worth it
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Yeap certainly looking at both side of the argument. I only play single player games, so my usage prob falls into the 4070.

It’s a big price difference, but if £599 is all I need to spend out of a budget of 2k and it means I’m good for a few more years I think it might be worth it.

Would love anymore thoughts input?
 
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markysparky80 said:
Would love anymore thoughts input?
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I'll stick with just going 4070, proviso being there will be some bottlenecking with your 8400, its a powerful gpu.
The reason for suggesting a 9600k/9700k is that they overclock to 5ghz (on a good mobo!), plus you already have a great cooler! I'd go 9600k/4.8ghz for around 100 quid with 50 quid back from 8400 sale. Nifty little upgrade
 
I’d probably drop in a 9900k, though looking at 9900K prices maybe moving to another platform makes sense. A 5700x is a much better chip and and you could buy the chip and motherboard new for less than a used 9900K.

On the graphics card, I hold out until the RX 7800 cards are released then make a decision. The GPU market is a little stale.
 
I have a i7 8700 (but started this build with a i5 8400 like the OP)
Gigabyte Z370P D3 mobo
16 GB DDR4 3000 (2x8GB) C15 RAM
Ive had a RTX 2060 then RTX 2070 and now RTX 4070 in this and I run a 2560x1440 monitor at 144hz
frankly I was quite happy with the 2070 but I had money burning a hole in my bank account

What Im seeing is some games struggle with just 6 cores and 8GB of VRAM is starting to look a little weak.
if youre happy with 1440p (as I am) I would drop a i7 8700 or 9700 in that mobo and look at 6700XT
 
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