Need help upgrading my PC
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11sphere92
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Did you mean, you are not sure. If you buy GTX 1080 = Need to buy another Motherboard also?
http://www.asrock.com/mb/amd/990fx%20extreme3/ - 990FX extreme 3 Motherboard Asrock.
All is good for GTX 1080
http://www.asrock.com/mb/amd/990fx%20extreme3/ - 990FX extreme 3 Motherboard Asrock.
All is good for GTX 1080
guanyu210379
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Why do you want a new mobo?
Mobo has nothing to do with the performance of your rig. As long as it is not broken or as long as you still have all the interfaces you need (numbers USB, SATA ports, etc.), you do not need to replace the motherboard.
Just buy the GTX1080! Keep the mobo.
For OCing purposes, yes, you could use a new PSU and perhaps new processor fan too.
FX8370 is not exactly good anymore for some AAA games, you need to OC the hell out of it.
Mobo has nothing to do with the performance of your rig. As long as it is not broken or as long as you still have all the interfaces you need (numbers USB, SATA ports, etc.), you do not need to replace the motherboard.
Just buy the GTX1080! Keep the mobo.
For OCing purposes, yes, you could use a new PSU and perhaps new processor fan too.
FX8370 is not exactly good anymore for some AAA games, you need to OC the hell out of it.
NorseVikingr
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Just upgraded mine last weekend, upgraded from an 8350 AMD build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wwdz6X
Was well worth the upgrade. I only bought 8GB of RAM at first, then the other 8 when it was convenient. But the only way up is Intel, but it's pretty much an overhaul.
Also, the last part i'll upgrade to is the ASUS 1070. Haven't got the money yet but that's what i'm going for. I'm not spending another 200 dollars for something that is a bit better than the 1070.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wwdz6X
Was well worth the upgrade. I only bought 8GB of RAM at first, then the other 8 when it was convenient. But the only way up is Intel, but it's pretty much an overhaul.
Also, the last part i'll upgrade to is the ASUS 1070. Haven't got the money yet but that's what i'm going for. I'm not spending another 200 dollars for something that is a bit better than the 1070.
guanyu210379
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1080 is like having 2x1070 on SLI but not on max possible SLI scaling. The USD200 price difference is still ok, if you can afford it.
guanyu210379
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What performance and price class are you looking for?
Here are some examples:
i5 6500 + ASRock H170 Performance
i5 6600k + ASRock Z170 Extreme IV
E3-1230V5 + ASRock H170 Performance
i7 6700k + ASRock Z170 Extreme IV
Just remember you need some DDR4 RAM too.
Here are some examples:
i5 6500 + ASRock H170 Performance
i5 6600k + ASRock Z170 Extreme IV
E3-1230V5 + ASRock H170 Performance
i7 6700k + ASRock Z170 Extreme IV
Just remember you need some DDR4 RAM too.
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