Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) CPU, RAM, MOBO, Graphics Card I am using an EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GS for my PSU.
Do you need to buy OS: Maybe? I have Windows 10 on my current MOBO, I am not sure if I will have to buy a new copy of Windows 10. Its Windows 10 OEM.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com For I have a prime membership
Location: Columbia, Tennessee, USA
Parts Preferences: No Preference
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'd like to upgrade to a better case than what I have, I currently have a Zalman z11 +, I don't want any lights and I'd like it to be as quiet as possible. I was thinking something from BeQuiet! but I don't know of any other cases that offer a "Silent" experience. If I am suggested to upgrade, Would the new Ryzen CPUs be good? Or stick in an Intel again?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Well, my question is, Should I even bother to upgrade my CPU? Is it old enough to warrant an upgrade to the newest generation? Will my current CPU bottleneck an Nvidia 1080, or an Nvidia 1080 TI? I have upgraded a few things already, But that was last year. For reference my current CPU is a stock Intel I7 4770k.
The parts I've upgraded so far for my current system are:
My current computer is as follows:
Do you need to buy OS: Maybe? I have Windows 10 on my current MOBO, I am not sure if I will have to buy a new copy of Windows 10. Its Windows 10 OEM.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com For I have a prime membership
Location: Columbia, Tennessee, USA
Parts Preferences: No Preference
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'd like to upgrade to a better case than what I have, I currently have a Zalman z11 +, I don't want any lights and I'd like it to be as quiet as possible. I was thinking something from BeQuiet! but I don't know of any other cases that offer a "Silent" experience. If I am suggested to upgrade, Would the new Ryzen CPUs be good? Or stick in an Intel again?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Well, my question is, Should I even bother to upgrade my CPU? Is it old enough to warrant an upgrade to the newest generation? Will my current CPU bottleneck an Nvidia 1080, or an Nvidia 1080 TI? I have upgraded a few things already, But that was last year. For reference my current CPU is a stock Intel I7 4770k.
The parts I've upgraded so far for my current system are:
RAM 8GB to 32GB DDR3
PSU From an LSP 700 Watt to a Geforce SuperNOVA 650 GS
A BenQ GL2460H
A 275GB Crucial SSD
My current computer is as follows:
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus
CPU: Intel 4770k Stock
MOBO: Msi Gaming Z87-G45
RAM: 32GB ADATA
Cooler: Cpu Cooler Hyper 212 Evo
Graphics Card: Evga Gtx 760 SC Acx 2.0 Stock
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 Watt GS
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Home Edition
SSD: 275Gb Boot (Crucial)