*I am new at this, I never built a PC before*
I'm trying to build a whole new system. I'm trying to upgrade from a fx-9370 to one of the current gen cpus. Parts I'm using is a 1050ti, my HDD, and my power supply. I play mainly esports titles and I'm trying to achieve 144 fps as I have a 144hz monitor. But I would also like the option to run some AAA titles at very nice detail at 1080p 60 fps.
I'm going to have to buy a new MOBO and DDR4 ram along with a new cpu..
My budget is tight.. about 300ish but I'd like to get as much bang for my buck as possible, as I am that kind of person haha.
So I'm considering two situations, get a Ryzen 1200 which will include a budget friendly MOBO, or get a i3-8100 and spend about 120 on a mobo.. basically I can stay around 200 w/ AMD or spend about 250 w/ Intel.
Questions:
1. Is overclocking worth it? Will overclocking the Ryzen 1200 give me the most bang for my buck?
2. Is Intel really better overall for gaming? Or will I be satisfied going with Ryzen?
3. I only want 144hz in the esport titles (RS6, CSGO, League), will any of these cpus handle 144hz gaming?
4. Which is the best for future proofing? I have a 1050ti ATM and I want the best head room for future upgrades. Will the Ryzen 1200 only be good enough to be matched with a 1050ti? Will the i3-8100 offer more future proof-ability?
5. Finally, suggest some build ideas or component alternatives! I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
Quick Summary
Approximate Purchase Date: the closer the better
Budget Range: 300 (To buy the CPU, Ram and MOBO)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming @ 1080p, 60fps (or at 144hz for esport titles)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Ram (DDR4), MOBO
Do you need to buy OS: No (Using unactivated windows 10)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: San Jose, California
Parts Preferences: I'm find w/ either AMD or Intel if it means I can get the most value on a budget
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Would like a side view windows, with maybe a strip of rgb lighting. I wouldn't mind a bit of noise, as long as it's not distracting from gaming or casually browsing the web.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My CPU (FX-9370) is just getting too old and I want a fresh new system to game on.
I'm trying to build a whole new system. I'm trying to upgrade from a fx-9370 to one of the current gen cpus. Parts I'm using is a 1050ti, my HDD, and my power supply. I play mainly esports titles and I'm trying to achieve 144 fps as I have a 144hz monitor. But I would also like the option to run some AAA titles at very nice detail at 1080p 60 fps.
I'm going to have to buy a new MOBO and DDR4 ram along with a new cpu..
My budget is tight.. about 300ish but I'd like to get as much bang for my buck as possible, as I am that kind of person haha.
So I'm considering two situations, get a Ryzen 1200 which will include a budget friendly MOBO, or get a i3-8100 and spend about 120 on a mobo.. basically I can stay around 200 w/ AMD or spend about 250 w/ Intel.
Questions:
1. Is overclocking worth it? Will overclocking the Ryzen 1200 give me the most bang for my buck?
2. Is Intel really better overall for gaming? Or will I be satisfied going with Ryzen?
3. I only want 144hz in the esport titles (RS6, CSGO, League), will any of these cpus handle 144hz gaming?
4. Which is the best for future proofing? I have a 1050ti ATM and I want the best head room for future upgrades. Will the Ryzen 1200 only be good enough to be matched with a 1050ti? Will the i3-8100 offer more future proof-ability?
5. Finally, suggest some build ideas or component alternatives! I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
Quick Summary
Approximate Purchase Date: the closer the better
Budget Range: 300 (To buy the CPU, Ram and MOBO)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming @ 1080p, 60fps (or at 144hz for esport titles)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Ram (DDR4), MOBO
Do you need to buy OS: No (Using unactivated windows 10)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: San Jose, California
Parts Preferences: I'm find w/ either AMD or Intel if it means I can get the most value on a budget
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Would like a side view windows, with maybe a strip of rgb lighting. I wouldn't mind a bit of noise, as long as it's not distracting from gaming or casually browsing the web.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My CPU (FX-9370) is just getting too old and I want a fresh new system to game on.
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