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Hi all,
I think I am ready for an upgrade.
Currently on a i5 4690K 3.5Ghz, 16 GB RAM, Asus Z97 Pro Gamer, Palit GTX1080, 1x 250 SSD for Win10 and 1x TB SSD for games+others, Dell S2716DG Monitor.
I was thinking of first upgrading CPU/Mobo/Ram and leave everything else the same and maybe upgrade GPU later on: yes/no? other suggestions?
What chipset is it worth going for? CPU wise I was thinking of a i7 9700K, 16 GB DDR4 and a Z390 mbo? What benefits would a X299 bring if any? (I know that for gaming there aren't many)
Budget wise I was thinking 400 for cpu, 100 for ram and 250 for mobo so about 750-800 total.
Ideally I would like to upgrade my monitor too, but haven't seen still anything come up in the 1440p lineup on IPS in 27" (rather than the TN I've got now) that would satisfy my needs and be worth the upgrade. Maybe any advice for that too ?
I think I am ready for an upgrade.
Currently on a i5 4690K 3.5Ghz, 16 GB RAM, Asus Z97 Pro Gamer, Palit GTX1080, 1x 250 SSD for Win10 and 1x TB SSD for games+others, Dell S2716DG Monitor.
I was thinking of first upgrading CPU/Mobo/Ram and leave everything else the same and maybe upgrade GPU later on: yes/no? other suggestions?
What chipset is it worth going for? CPU wise I was thinking of a i7 9700K, 16 GB DDR4 and a Z390 mbo? What benefits would a X299 bring if any? (I know that for gaming there aren't many)
Budget wise I was thinking 400 for cpu, 100 for ram and 250 for mobo so about 750-800 total.
Ideally I would like to upgrade my monitor too, but haven't seen still anything come up in the 1440p lineup on IPS in 27" (rather than the TN I've got now) that would satisfy my needs and be worth the upgrade. Maybe any advice for that too ?
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