Hello. I've just saved up approximately $1k and I'm going to upgrade my computer. I don't WANT to spend it all, but it's my current maximum.
First of all I want to know whether my parts really are worth upgrading. Comparisons seem to not make that huge a difference, but honestly, when I can't even get 60 fps in World of Warcraft on max graphics it's either something wrong with my components or the difference is larger than it seems.
I currently have an AMD 7950, an i5 2500K (not overclocked, and my computer keeps running into issues when I do it now, probably rather old. Have the H100i cooler connected) and a (terrible) CX600w. 5 year old PSU I'd say.
My questions to you are;
1. 970 vs 980. I'd like to avoid the big price of the 980 unless it's a huge difference. Considering getting 970 in SLI, just not right now. I want to overclock it as much as possible, while retaining stable and it not dying within a short time-span.
2. i5 4690K. I will be overclocking it. Have never done so successfully before, but I'll figure it out! Is it a good CPU for overclocking, and will it make a huge difference from a stock i5 2500K? And will my 1-2 year old H100i cooler be compatible / capable of keeping it cool?
3. My PSU is very old, and I'm not certain whether or not it's got a long life-span left, or if it is even performing well anymore. Will most likely have to be replaced soon either way, but how much power should I aim for? Will an, for instance, AX 750W be capable of running my system? Especially 970s in SLI?
4. I have a ASUS Z77 Deluxe motherboard, 2 years old I believe. Don't want to buy a new one if I don't have to. How will it perform with 970s in SLI / 980? How capable is it really of overclocking my CPU / GPU?
A lot of questions, I know, but any help is appreciated! Thanks!
First of all I want to know whether my parts really are worth upgrading. Comparisons seem to not make that huge a difference, but honestly, when I can't even get 60 fps in World of Warcraft on max graphics it's either something wrong with my components or the difference is larger than it seems.
I currently have an AMD 7950, an i5 2500K (not overclocked, and my computer keeps running into issues when I do it now, probably rather old. Have the H100i cooler connected) and a (terrible) CX600w. 5 year old PSU I'd say.
My questions to you are;
1. 970 vs 980. I'd like to avoid the big price of the 980 unless it's a huge difference. Considering getting 970 in SLI, just not right now. I want to overclock it as much as possible, while retaining stable and it not dying within a short time-span.
2. i5 4690K. I will be overclocking it. Have never done so successfully before, but I'll figure it out! Is it a good CPU for overclocking, and will it make a huge difference from a stock i5 2500K? And will my 1-2 year old H100i cooler be compatible / capable of keeping it cool?
3. My PSU is very old, and I'm not certain whether or not it's got a long life-span left, or if it is even performing well anymore. Will most likely have to be replaced soon either way, but how much power should I aim for? Will an, for instance, AX 750W be capable of running my system? Especially 970s in SLI?
4. I have a ASUS Z77 Deluxe motherboard, 2 years old I believe. Don't want to buy a new one if I don't have to. How will it perform with 970s in SLI / 980? How capable is it really of overclocking my CPU / GPU?
A lot of questions, I know, but any help is appreciated! Thanks!
). Yes, the H100i will support the 4690K's LGA 1150 socket.
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