What should i upgrade first?

zlayyt · Oct 10, 2018

So, next month I'll be upgrading some hardware in my computer.

My current setup is-

6700 non-k cpu
asus strix 970 gpu
z170-a
kingston ram, 16gb (2x8gb), ddr4 - 2133mhz (i think)
samsung 500 evo, 500gb
1tb hdd
coolermaster v850 850w 80+ gold psu,

Now I've been looking to buy the msi 1080 gaming x 8g gpu.

But i also feel like i should upgrade my mobo, cpu, and cpu cooler. So I've been looking at the 8700k, msi z370 tomahawk, and nzxt kraken x62.

I'm only 16, so I won't be able to buy all of it in 1 month's pay, but i will in 2 month's pay.

So what should i upgrade first? my gpu - or cpu, mobo and aio cooling?

Price wise -

Gpu - 4500 DKK, Danish Crowns - $695
Cpu, mobo and AiO - 5500 DKK, Danish Crowns - $849

(Hardware is expensive in Denmark)

richiestang_78 · Oct 10, 2018

The GPU will give you a much larger boost in performance, and to be honest unless you re re going to stream the 6700 is still more then enough CPU for almost any gaming.

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 10, 2018

You dont need to upgrade your CPU. There will be little to no performance difference between a 6700 and a 8700k. I would suggest you get a better PSU to pair with the 1080. The Corsair VS PSUs are not very good. A quality 550 watt PSU will be fine for your system.

I would go with this:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9GcLXL
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9GcLXL/by_merchant/

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Total: $56.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-10 15:35 EDT-0400

SgtScream · Oct 10, 2018

What monitor do you have?

zlayyt · Oct 10, 2018

SgtScream :

Currently a 1080p, but I'll be upgrading to a 1440p in the near future..

richiestang_78 · Oct 10, 2018

feelinfroggy777 :

He listed the Coolermaster V series PSU not the Corsair VS

SgtScream · Oct 10, 2018

If I was in your shoes, I would keep gaming on your 1080p panel with the 970 until you're ready to purchase a GPU monitor combo.

zlayyt · Oct 10, 2018

richiestang_78 :

I do play Arma 3 quite a bit though, so the extra clock speed would be nice

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 10, 2018

richiestang_78 :

feelinfroggy777 :

He listed the Coolermaster V series PSU not the Corsair VS

Oops, I would have sworn I had seen an S there. Guess I am getting old. I would not replace that PSU.

zlayyt · Oct 10, 2018

SgtScream :

As i stated hardware is very expensive in Denmark, so i prefer upgrading bit by bit, so that i don't blow all of my salary on the first day of the month on hardware..

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 10, 2018

zlayyt :

Go for the 1080. You may be able to find a good deal on a used one. It will be a night and day difference between what your 970.

zlayyt · Oct 10, 2018

feelinfroggy777 :

zlayyt :

Go for the 1080. You may be able to find a good deal on a used one. It will be a night and day difference between what your 970.

What are your experiences with used hardware though? I have a bit of ocd that always makes me buy things from brand new...

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 10, 2018

I have had good experiences with used hardware. I am sure you will find people here that have had plenty of bad experiences. But, buying used or refurbished hardware has allowed me to purchase hardware I otherwise would not have been able to afford.

If you are buying something used, use your head. Only buy from sellers who have good ratings on sites like ebay. And most importantly, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

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