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Marcus_41

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I am looking to sell my current PC and build a newer one that can handle Virtual Reality, and 4k Gaming. I would like some opinions on what i should realistically expect to get for my current PC build. I will be keeping my 1tb HDD and 256GB SSD, but will replace with a 1tb HD with a fresh windows 10 install.

Current PC build

Processor: i5-3570k
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO
Memory (RAM): G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series DDR3 2133
GPU: AMD Radeon R9 290x Gigabyte GV-R929XOC-4GD
PSU: Corsair HX850
Liquid Cooler Heatsink: Corsair H80i
Case: Fractal Design Define R4
Disk Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner
HDD: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
 
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photonboy
Hey,
I strongly recommend just swapping the graphics card.

Very few games are going to run noticeably better with a better CPU, and you do meet the VR spec just so you know.

4K gaming?
That is not optimal. You should be going with a 144Hz Freesync (AMD GPU) or GSync (NVidia GPU). GO with ultrawide if you like that (too many issue for me) such as 3440x1440, or the more normal aspect 2560x1440.

4K gets you more pixels, but there is no good asynchronous support or high refresh. The combination of high refresh and asynchronous support (Freesync/GSync) is far, far better for gaming.

VR:
If getting a Rift or whatever soon then you'll want a GTX1070 or GTX1080. If you aren't getting into VR for a while, then one path might be:

a) Freesync...
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Hey,
I strongly recommend just swapping the graphics card.

Very few games are going to run noticeably better with a better CPU, and you do meet the VR spec just so you know.

4K gaming?
That is not optimal. You should be going with a 144Hz Freesync (AMD GPU) or GSync (NVidia GPU). GO with ultrawide if you like that (too many issue for me) such as 3440x1440, or the more normal aspect 2560x1440.

4K gets you more pixels, but there is no good asynchronous support or high refresh. The combination of high refresh and asynchronous support (Freesync/GSync) is far, far better for gaming.

VR:
If getting a Rift or whatever soon then you'll want a GTX1070 or GTX1080. If you aren't getting into VR for a while, then one path might be:

a) Freesync monitor (at least 100Hz), then
b) keep same GPU and later get RX-490 or whatever

Freesync monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/c298TW/asus-monitor-mg279q
 
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