How future proof is my rig?
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ryguybuddy
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geofelt
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I would wait until one of the new games you run do not perform to your satisfaction.
If you are cpu limited, overclocking your i5-4690K would be good, but you will need to replace your motherboard for that.
If you are graphics limited, you can change out your GTX770 for a stronger card. You might be disappointed unless it is a big jump, like to a GTC1070.
How to tell?
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.
If you are cpu limited, overclocking your i5-4690K would be good, but you will need to replace your motherboard for that.
If you are graphics limited, you can change out your GTX770 for a stronger card. You might be disappointed unless it is a big jump, like to a GTC1070.
How to tell?
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.
MasterMace
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If you get a DDR4 system, you'll future proof your system for a while. Graphics card performance changes drastically each year. 2160p is just getting the performance from hardware it needs now. You'll be seeing it at a lower price point as the generations continue, and thus you'll be seeing 2160p becoming the new standard for gaming by 2020. The GTX 770 you have is not capable of 2160p gaming, so it will need to be upgraded. Would I do that now? Not really. If you're looking to save money, wait on the graphics card.
In addition, you'll see prices on the 1080 drop when the 1080ti gets released. NVidia will likely launch it this year, before xmas, and probably before turkey day. The 1080ti will likely be around $700, maybe even $650 if AMD launches their challengers, which will push the 1080 closer to $500, and the 1070 to about tree fiddy.
In addition, you'll see prices on the 1080 drop when the 1080ti gets released. NVidia will likely launch it this year, before xmas, and probably before turkey day. The 1080ti will likely be around $700, maybe even $650 if AMD launches their challengers, which will push the 1080 closer to $500, and the 1070 to about tree fiddy.
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