My system is pre-built, purchased in 2014 (from Digital Storm, Vanquish II - Level 4)
System Usage: Gaming
Parts to Upgrade: CPU or GPU(?), and consequently might need new motherboard or PSU (idk)
Overclocking: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (going for 60+ fps)
I'm looking to upgrade for gaming purposes and am new to dealing with PC hardware hands-on, all I've done is installed a third hard-drive to my system. Systemrequirementslab suggests my CPU needs an upgrade to play games like Battlefield 1 / Fallout 4 / future AAA titles on medium-to-highest settings. I think I may need a new motherboard for a decent CPU upgrade due to my current motherboard's socket (LGA 1150). I think it's an uncommon socket, but I honestly have no clue, hehe. I don't really know how to look at parts and recognize how much or how minimal of an impact it would have on my system's performance. Also I'm concerned about stupidly buying something incompatible with my system. Thus, here I am! Any suggestions/advice will be very much appreciated
Current Specs:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB (Includes PhysX)
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 3.30 GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS H81M-D/E Plus (Intel H81 Chipset) (MATX) (LGA 1150 Socket)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
Power Supply: 600W Corsair CX
Storage Set 1: SSD (120GB Samsung 840 EVO) (I use this only for the OS)
Storage Set 2: 1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
Storage Set 3: 2 TB Harddrive (I added)
Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Chassis Model: Pre-built Digital Storm VANQUISH II - Level 4
System Usage: Gaming
Parts to Upgrade: CPU or GPU(?), and consequently might need new motherboard or PSU (idk)
Overclocking: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (going for 60+ fps)
I'm looking to upgrade for gaming purposes and am new to dealing with PC hardware hands-on, all I've done is installed a third hard-drive to my system. Systemrequirementslab suggests my CPU needs an upgrade to play games like Battlefield 1 / Fallout 4 / future AAA titles on medium-to-highest settings. I think I may need a new motherboard for a decent CPU upgrade due to my current motherboard's socket (LGA 1150). I think it's an uncommon socket, but I honestly have no clue, hehe. I don't really know how to look at parts and recognize how much or how minimal of an impact it would have on my system's performance. Also I'm concerned about stupidly buying something incompatible with my system. Thus, here I am! Any suggestions/advice will be very much appreciated
Current Specs:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB (Includes PhysX)
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 3.30 GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS H81M-D/E Plus (Intel H81 Chipset) (MATX) (LGA 1150 Socket)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
Power Supply: 600W Corsair CX
Storage Set 1: SSD (120GB Samsung 840 EVO) (I use this only for the OS)
Storage Set 2: 1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
Storage Set 3: 2 TB Harddrive (I added)
Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Chassis Model: Pre-built Digital Storm VANQUISH II - Level 4
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