What should i upgrade

Shonk · 27 Oct 2018 at 06:20

Im itching to upgrade my pc (on a budget)
I mainly play Overwatch and Fortnite

Im not sure what component i should upgrade (minimal cost to best gain)

what do you guys think i should upgrade

Here's a benchmark of it at userbenchmark
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/11755134

PC Details
OS: Windows 10 Pro
Motherboard: Intel DQ77MK (mATX)
CPU: Intel i7 3770
Ram: 32GB 4 x 8GB Samsung PC3-12800L 9-9-9-20 1.35v
Graphics: Sapphire R9 290 TRI-X OC Core 1150 Ram 5640 (361 GB/s)
mPCIE: Intel AC 7260 (I use wired ofc but its there for justin)
PCIE 2.0 4x: Toshiba THNSN5256GPU7 256GB MLC NVME SSD (1370 Read 1150 Write in the 4x 2.0 slot) (2600 Read 1150 Write in a 3.0 Slot) (OS Drive)
Sata 0: Samsung 860 Evo 500GB SSD
Sata 1: Crucial M550 512GB SSD
Sata 2: KingSpec Q-180 180GB SSD
Sata 3: Samsung CM871A 128GB SSD
Sata 4: Integral P Series 4 120GB SSD
Sata 5: Samsung HD502HI 500GB HDD

Corsair HX750 PSU
Thermaltake Core V21 Case
Corsair Void Pro Headset
Logitech K340 Keyboard
Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Mouse
Logitech Z120 Speakers
Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
Asus 27" VC279H IPS

orbitalwalsh · 27 Oct 2018 at 07:27

I'm guessing you get above 60gps playing those games on a 60hz limited screen ?

Depending on your budget /gameplay

1080p 144hz Freesync screen for fast smooth gameplay

1440p 75hz Freesync for more resolution without breaking bank and will bold well for new GPU in future

1440p 144hz Freesync for a long lasting Monitor upgrade good for 2 gen worth of GPU upgrade

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x MSI Optix G24C 24" 1920x1080 VA FREESYNC 144Hz 1ms Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor= £209.99
1 x AOC Q3279VWFD8 32" 2560x1440 IPS 75Hz FREESYNC WideScreen LED Monitor= £199.99
1 x MSI Optix MAG27CQ 27" 2560x1440 VA FREESYNC 144Hz 1ms Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor= £389.99

Total: £814.07 (includes shipping: £14.10)

Shonk · 27 Oct 2018 at 17:53

Im happy with the monitor tbh i run it at 77hz with vsync off and the framerate uncapped
whilst i would like 144hz i dont want to pay for it

orbitalwalsh · 28 Oct 2018 at 06:50

Nothing to upgrade really . Vega 64 would be overkill for monitor , maybe RX 590...

Shonk · 17 Nov 2018 at 05:40

Pff RX 590 My R9 290 is faster my son has a Sapphire NITRO+ OC RX480 8GB and my R9 290 Tri-x is a good 20% faster than it)
all the 12nm part would maybe do is catch up to my 290

anyway went for the Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+ from ocuk

Goods Ordered (prices in GBP)
£332.49 x 1 - Sapphire Radeon RX VEGA 64 Nitro+ 8GB HBM2 PCI-Express Graphics Card
£0.00 x 1 - FREE WITH GX-38J-SP: AMD Raise The Game Fully Loaded Promo - Resident Evil 2, The Division 2 & Devil MayCry 5

Sub-Total: 332.49
Shipping: 0
VAT: 66.5
Total: 398.99

Shonk · 26 Nov 2018 at 07:20

Just picked up a Lenovo Y27F to go with it for £149 (1080p Curved VA 48-146hz Freesync with LFC)