Need some help on parts

Joelks · 25 Aug 2018 at 21:38

Hi there!

I'm not new to PC Gaming but I am new to upgrading my computer as I'm still using the PC that was gifted to me for Christmas from my old man.

Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade the following components and quite unsure of what's best:

Graphics Card
Budget: £900
Current card: ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 106

RAM Memory
Budget: £300
Current Memory: No idea but it's 8GB

If it helps I have a Sabertooth Z77 motherboard, I am considering upgrading this is necessary.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

EDIT:

Current PC Specs:

SSD: 1TB SSD
HDD: 2TB HDD
PSU: WIN Power +PLUS 115V ~ 230 V / 50-60Hz / 15A (Total Power = 750W)
Mobo: Sabertooth Z77
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.50GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Case: Zalman Z11 (Looking to replace for a glass panel case)

I'd looking to upgrade because..why not? I find in some games I lack FPS, and I'd like to have any game on ULTRA with a very high stable FPS.

Joelks · 27 Aug 2018 at 15:04

Danny75 said:
I'd list all the parts in the PC (including power supply brand/model) and which monitor you're using so decent advice can be given. Perhaps state the reason you want to upgrade as well. GTX 1060 is a great card for 1080p gaming.

SSD:
HDD:
PSU:
Mobo: Sabertooth Z77
CPU:
RAM: 8GB DDR3
GPU: GTX 1060
Case:

I've edited the post with my PC specs

Joelks · 27 Aug 2018 at 15:10

orbitalwalsh said:
gtx 1070 , second hand for around £250 mark

Are 1080's not worth the current price tag?

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 15:05

Thanks for the feedback guys! Going to order a new PSU now. What else can I upgrade to increase the performance of my PC? (What's lacking behind)

Cheers!

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 15:07

Sorry for double post, but I'm looking at this PSU. Wi this work with my current setup?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ante...plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-24p-an.html

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 15:37

orbitalwalsh said:
psu is fine but 750w may be overkill, 650w is recommended for 1080ti and 750w is for vega 64 etc

What would you recommend be the best PSU I could get? My price limit would be £150

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 15:47

orbitalwalsh said:
current card gtx 1060 ?

Asus GTX 1060 ROG STRIX GAMING OC 6GB

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 16:10

orbitalwalsh said:
650w currently OTT, but if you ever upgraded to say second hand gtx 1080ti or new 2080/vega 64 etc in future should be able to power newer more powerful cards

Whisper and Power are tier 1, other two are tier 2 units.

Bitfenix has 7 year warranty along with antec, seasonic has the longest at 10 and bequiet at 5

ODE
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Antec EarthWatts Gold Pro 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £79.99

1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £89.99

1 x Seasonic Focus Plus 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £94.99

1 x be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £122.99

Total: £399.66 (includes shipping: £11.70)

Thanks! Think I'll go with the power. Also do you have any suggestions what I could upgrade to increase the performance I.e ram memory etc.

Joelks · 15 Oct 2018 at 16:31

orbitalwalsh said:
16GB ram is the norm now and overclocking the CPU to 4.5ghz , might need a good cooler though

Okay cool, I'll look at getting 16GB. I'm not clued up about overclocking so will probably leave that until I've educated myself on it

Tha is for your help bud