future upgrade battlestation

robhin098 · Oct 10, 2018

Upgrading here in a few weeks need some inputs from the interwebs!

Current specs:
CPU-I5 8400
MOBO-NZXT N7 Z370
RAM-16gb Corsair RGB
Storage- (I currently have 3 drives)
Psu-Corsair Rm series 750w
Gpu- GTX 1070ti MSI Duke 8gb version
Monitor-Samsung cf398 series 1080p monitor
Case-NZXT S340 Elite

UPGRADES:
CPU-I7 8700k
PSU-EVGA Supernova G3 850w
GPU-Asus Strix Gtx 1080
Monitor-Acer z35p ultrawide

Upgrading purely for my dream build. (not that my computer isn't all ready decent and meets my needs) I have the budget and want to go for an all out battlestation.

WildCard999 · Oct 10, 2018

The only upgrade I would even consider is the monitor, the other "upgrades" aren't really worth it. If you want to upgrade your CPU I'd update the BIOS on the motherboard and look at the 9th gen CPU's.

robhin098 · Oct 10, 2018

WildCard999 :

Really, will the Gpu could pump out enough ponies for the monitor? I just wanna be sure y'know? Also my motherboard is LGA 1151 socket type are the 9th gen CPU's the same?

*sigh* im dumb I just looked them up. I will definetly be looking into those my friend thank you for the input!

WildCard999 · Oct 10, 2018

As for the GPU I'd try it with the ultrawide first before considering the upgrade, most of the 1070 ti's can be overclocked to reach 1080ish performance.

geofelt · Oct 10, 2018

You were wise to buy a Z370 motherboard up front.
You now have the option to upgrade to a 9th gen K processor.
All of them will OC to 5.0 and beyond. Reviews will tell how much.
If you have the budget for a 8700K look for a i7-9700K Which you can pre order on newegg for $420.
Extra threads, and, more importantly extra clock speed.

Your psu is excellent quality and plenty strong; no need to upgrade that.

I do not think a GTX1080 is a sufficiently strong upgrade over a GTX1070ti.
GTX1080ti at least.

I think I would first upgrade the monitor and see how you do.
You will then get a better idea of just what you need for graphics.

If you are not already using a ssd, I would look into that.

maddogfargo · Oct 10, 2018

8700k = Good idea. 8400 will hold you back in some games
850w PSU = NOT a good idea. 750w is already plenty
Gtx 1080 = NOT a good idea. 1070ti is very close to 1080 performance. Price for performance gain is not worth it.
Monitor-Acer z35p ultrawide = Subjective. Some games don't get along with ultrawide. But a 1070ti can handle a 2560x1080 or 2560x1440p 21:9 UW just fine

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