Right, what do I upgrade next?

NickTheBiz · 19 Apr 2017 at 09:46

Guys, what do I do next. I'm pretty sure the answer is graphics card but need some confirmation therein!

I've got the 6400 overclocked bundle:
Asus Z170-E
Intel i5-6400 (non-K) @ 4.4Ghz
Kingston Fury Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-21300C15 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (HX426C15FBK2/8)
Alpenfohn - Brocken 2

NZXT S340
Corsair CX600M

2 x Samsung 840 Evo 250GB

Geforce GTX 960 4GB GDDR5 OC

Logitech G300s Mouse
CoolerMaster Quick Fire TK Cherry Brown

iiyama ProLite B2283HS

Plec · 19 Apr 2017 at 09:54

NickTheBiz said:
Guys, what do I do next. I'm pretty sure the answer is graphics card but need some confirmation therein!

Yep - you're spot on - you have a very capable system - I would drop in a GTX 1070 and another 8gb memory - you'll be really impressed at the gains for bang for buck.

I just posted the below in a similar thread - to sums things up for you:

Plec said:
I was in the same boat as you but with a 2500k @ 4.5Ghz - gaming at 1440p.

I dropped in a GTX 1070 with 16Gb of memory with the full intention of doing a Ryzen build once the 5s were released. However, I've been so impressed with the performance that i'm going to wait - even at 1440p.

It's totally reinvigorated my rig - Yes, there's a slight CPU bottleneck and the gen 2 PCIe knocks of another 1% - but I can't tell in real world situations. I can play most games on ULTRA without tweaking at 1440p. If you're playing at only 1080p you'll be smiling even more.

And you'll have a PCIe gen 3 socket - so happy days...

NickTheBiz · 19 Apr 2017 at 10:04

Plec said:
Yep - you're spot on - you have a very capable system - I would drop in a GTX 1070 and another 8gb memory - you'll be really impressed at the gains for bang for buck.

I just posted the below in a similar thread - to sums things up for you:

And you'll have a PCIe gen 3 socket - so happy days...

Top man, ta.

In terms of the memory, what do I have to consider based upon the fact they're currently overclocked in the bios? Same manufacturer and speed just larger dimms/simms/whatever they're called now?

Plec · 19 Apr 2017 at 10:20

NickTheBiz said:
In terms of the memory, what do I have to consider based upon the fact they're currently overclocked in the bios? Same manufacturer and speed just larger dimms/simms/whatever they're called now?

I would buy a matched kit as they're still available.

Filling all four slots with an overclock isn't the headache it used to be (famous last words).

EDIT: You could contact Overclockers (if you bought it from them) in the Customer Services forum - and get some reassurance about the addition of more memory.

There wouldn't be any discernible difference if you had to drop it to 2133Mhz - but it shouldn't affect your CPU clock.

NickTheBiz · 19 Apr 2017 at 10:25

Cheers dude.

Plec · 19 Apr 2017 at 10:30

No problem - did you notice edit?

NickTheBiz · 19 Apr 2017 at 11:25

Plec said:
No problem - did you notice edit?

Have now! Thanks again.

NickTheBiz · 9 Sep 2017 at 10:47

Gents, struggling with current 1070 prices (and availability)

Been offered a Inno 3d 980 OC for 180. Should I bite that bullet?

Plec · 9 Sep 2017 at 11:08

NickTheBiz said:
Been offered a Inno 3d 980 OC for 180. Should I bite that bullet?

If it had been a 980Ti i would have said yes - as on a par with the performance you want.

Looking at the MM Forum (you can't see it) - the card seems overpriced. A standard INNO3D went for £120 at the start of August as a reference.

£140/£150 would be more palatable...

Plec · 9 Sep 2017 at 11:16

Or - reading through the thread again as you game at 1080p you could consider a GTX 1060 6Gb (not 3Gb). It would be on a par with the 980, you would have a full warranty and will game comfortably at 1080p at high/ULTRA.

Price example:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x KFA2 GeForce GTX 1060 EX OC "White Edition" 6144MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £248.99

NickTheBiz · 9 Sep 2017 at 12:21

Cheers mate. Good info. What's the MM forum out of interest?

Plec · 9 Sep 2017 at 12:31

NickTheBiz said:
Cheers mate. Good info. What's the MM forum out of interest?

The MM is the Members Market Forum - where members with 1000+ posts can sell hardware to other members.

I've never used it personally (but like to browse) - but if i had the need/want i definitely would as it's far safer than the 'bay' and a great community. Plus, you're dealing with people that you may have come across on the forums - and usually know what they're selling/talking about if regular sellers.

Unfortunately, your 800+ posts shy... :/

NickTheBiz · 9 Sep 2017 at 12:35

Plec said:
The MM is the Members Market Forum - where members with 1000+ posts can sell hardware to other members.

I've never used it personally (but like to browse) - but if i had the need/want i definitely would as it's far safer than the 'bay' and a great community. Plus, you're dealing with people that you may have come across on the forums - and usually know what they're selling/talking about if regular sellers.

Unfortunately, your 800+ posts shy... :/

Ah, I get you. No worries, thank you for your responses and info!

Plec · 9 Sep 2017 at 13:05

NickTheBiz said:
Ah, I get you. No worries, thank you for your responses and info!

No worries - good luck with whatever you decide on.

DomBruv · 18 Sep 2017 at 14:14

How much was your card?

NickTheBiz · 28 Sep 2017 at 08:47

DomBruv said:
How much was your card?

Still not bought one. I'm torn on just how much to spend, second hand, do I wait for 1070ti to come out and drive down prices... etc. etc.

NickTheBiz · 28 Sep 2017 at 08:52

Plus add to that, I thought it was my card that was letting me down in PUBG, but now it seems it could actually be the game rather than the setup!

DomBruv · 29 Sep 2017 at 14:14

NickTheBiz said:
Plus add to that, I thought it was my card that was letting me down in PUBG, but now it seems it could actually be the game rather than the setup!

yeah its still in beta they say to some extent.

I wouldn't be spending money just yet if its PUBG your worried about

NickTheBiz · 1 Oct 2017 at 09:23

DomBruv said:
yeah its still in beta they say to some extent.

I wouldn't be spending money just yet if its PUBG your worried about

Yeah, that's what I'm coming around to.

Once again, cheers all.

ExoMale · 1 Oct 2017 at 11:26

Upgrade graphics card, add additional ram, change power supply and a way you go.