- Dec 3, 2017
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Time to upgrade. My current build is aging at 5+ years old. I mostly game with it (fps games are my main but I wouldn't call myself hardcore or competitive) Currently running 2nd gen Core I5 2500, 8gb ram. In the past year I've upgraded to a Nvidia GTX 1060 6gb graphics, and a nice Corsair keyboard and Logitech mouse. Now I'm at the upgrade crossroads. I can either buy a new monitor (currently gaming on a 32" Samsung LED TV @1080)
My chosen path after much research is to get a 1440hz 27" gaming monitor with Gsync (something 1440p I've decided, so I'm not trying to push 4k resolution). The cheapest/best options are Acer or Dell that I've found and it will cost me between $400-550. NOW! My dilemma: For a little more than I want to spend on a monitor, I can upgrade my main aging components of my rig (mobo/cpu/ram/pwr supply) I'm considering a Coffee lake 8400 processor, (if/when I can find one available) and whatever compatible midrange mobo/ram/psu (I've always used Asus mobos, but they're looking expensive for the Z370s atm, may go with ASRock)
SO I sit here and ask: Do I upgrade my monitor? Do I upgrade my rig BEFORE something fails? Should I wait until later in the year when more Mobos/chipsets are available? (how long will that be?) Will my card push 144hz monitor at 1440p? Have my tentative choices for each upgrade path been wise? Is there something I'm missing? What should I have for lunch? Answers to any of these questions would help an old OCD gamer like me tremendously! Thanks for your time!
My chosen path after much research is to get a 1440hz 27" gaming monitor with Gsync (something 1440p I've decided, so I'm not trying to push 4k resolution). The cheapest/best options are Acer or Dell that I've found and it will cost me between $400-550. NOW! My dilemma: For a little more than I want to spend on a monitor, I can upgrade my main aging components of my rig (mobo/cpu/ram/pwr supply) I'm considering a Coffee lake 8400 processor, (if/when I can find one available) and whatever compatible midrange mobo/ram/psu (I've always used Asus mobos, but they're looking expensive for the Z370s atm, may go with ASRock)
SO I sit here and ask: Do I upgrade my monitor? Do I upgrade my rig BEFORE something fails? Should I wait until later in the year when more Mobos/chipsets are available? (how long will that be?) Will my card push 144hz monitor at 1440p? Have my tentative choices for each upgrade path been wise? Is there something I'm missing? What should I have for lunch? Answers to any of these questions would help an old OCD gamer like me tremendously! Thanks for your time!
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