- Apr 28, 2018
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Hi all,
I am a PC gamer looking to upgrade my build. Before I go any further, I must clarify I am quite a novice with limited knowledge and understanding of the various elements and parts that go into building a PC, and that’s my primary reason for reaching out to this community for help!
My current build is around 3 years old and was made scouring advice from the internet and a couple of friends. The specs -
CPU: i7 6700 3.4 GHZ
GPU: Nvidia 960
Motherboard: Intel Z170
Power: Antec 650 watts
RAM: 16GB DDR
Storage: 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Monitor: I hooked up my system to my TV, a 60 inch Samsung LED.
I live in India and am now moving to Hungary, and I figured this would be a great time to upgrade my build. I’ve been reading a lot about the various parts of the PC and while this has helped clear a lot of doubts and confusion, it’s also added to some questions!
I’m not really into FPS games and spend most of my time playing RPGs. In the last few years, I’ve been played games like the Batman series, GTA, Far Cry, Metal Gear Solid, Assassin’s Creed (currently playing Odyssey and FIFA. I also play smaller budget titles like The Inside and Ori and the Blind Forest, though since they don’t usually need a powerful system, not listing too much here.
On my new build, I’d like to be able to play the above mentioned games in at least high settings if not Ultra, ideally at 1440p, and I’m hoping to get some advice on a few key elements - the GPU and the Monitor, to make this happen. I also want the build to be future proof enough so that I can upgrade my GPU in 3 years and hopefully use the rest of the rig the same way for 4K gaming.
My current idea for the build, and my concerns/questions on some of the elements. This is already a high cost build for me and I’ll have to make an extra effort to save enough for this.
Objective: Achieve 1440p at 60 FPS for RPGs. Be future proof for 4K gaming.
CPU: i7 8700 3.6 GHZ
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070ti / RTX 2070 / RTX 2060 when it launches (Cheapest option for 1440p gaming would be ideal)
Motherboard: Z390 Aurus Ultra ATX LGA 1151
Power: Supernova G3 850W
RAM: Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4-3200 (2x8GB)
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB (for the OS and installed games) + 1TB HDD (for other downloads)
Cooling: Corsair H100i v2 liquid cooling
Case: NZXT H500 ATX Mid tower
Monitor: Any TVs for 1440p gaming at 60 FPS?
My concerns with the above build are:
1. With Nvidia launching the RTX range of GPUs now, I’m really not sure what to go for. Plus, I read some articles on the increase in costs of all GPUs because of the trade wars with China, so not sure if it makes sense to wait a month or two and then get the parts to build the PC, or spend now?
2. With the RTX range out now, and RTX 2060 rumours as well, is it wise to spend on an RTX GPU like the 2070, or, save some money and get the GTX 1070ti? Quite frankly, the 2070 costs more than I want to spend on a GPU right now, but, if it's the right way to go, I'd consider it. I am quite ok with not having ray tracing considering how new it is and not many games support it, but I would like to get 1440p at least. And since I don’t play FPS, I’m not chasing 100 FPS. If the 1070ti can get me 60 FPs or thereabouts on 1440p for AC Odyssey, I’d be quite happy with it! Is that asking too much from the 1070ti? Also, would it support VR games, in case I want to try and get a VR headset in the near future?
3. My PC will basically be for gaming and watching some movies. I’m a casual gamer, and prefer sitting on my couch, in front of a large screen and game, rather than use a smaller gaming monitor. I am aware of the the input lag and refresh rate issues on TVs, but I also see some companies are working on this and some TVs have started addressing these issues. Again, since I am not into FPS games, a little lag will not lead to a poor gaming experience, will it? Ideally, I’d like my screen to be around 50 inches, but, if a monitor is required for the kind of experience I am looking for, I would get a smaller size monitor (40 inches) rather than a larger TV.
Hope to get some great advice from all you out there!
I am a PC gamer looking to upgrade my build. Before I go any further, I must clarify I am quite a novice with limited knowledge and understanding of the various elements and parts that go into building a PC, and that’s my primary reason for reaching out to this community for help!
My current build is around 3 years old and was made scouring advice from the internet and a couple of friends. The specs -
CPU: i7 6700 3.4 GHZ
GPU: Nvidia 960
Motherboard: Intel Z170
Power: Antec 650 watts
RAM: 16GB DDR
Storage: 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Monitor: I hooked up my system to my TV, a 60 inch Samsung LED.
I live in India and am now moving to Hungary, and I figured this would be a great time to upgrade my build. I’ve been reading a lot about the various parts of the PC and while this has helped clear a lot of doubts and confusion, it’s also added to some questions!
I’m not really into FPS games and spend most of my time playing RPGs. In the last few years, I’ve been played games like the Batman series, GTA, Far Cry, Metal Gear Solid, Assassin’s Creed (currently playing Odyssey and FIFA. I also play smaller budget titles like The Inside and Ori and the Blind Forest, though since they don’t usually need a powerful system, not listing too much here.
On my new build, I’d like to be able to play the above mentioned games in at least high settings if not Ultra, ideally at 1440p, and I’m hoping to get some advice on a few key elements - the GPU and the Monitor, to make this happen. I also want the build to be future proof enough so that I can upgrade my GPU in 3 years and hopefully use the rest of the rig the same way for 4K gaming.
My current idea for the build, and my concerns/questions on some of the elements. This is already a high cost build for me and I’ll have to make an extra effort to save enough for this.
Objective: Achieve 1440p at 60 FPS for RPGs. Be future proof for 4K gaming.
CPU: i7 8700 3.6 GHZ
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070ti / RTX 2070 / RTX 2060 when it launches (Cheapest option for 1440p gaming would be ideal)
Motherboard: Z390 Aurus Ultra ATX LGA 1151
Power: Supernova G3 850W
RAM: Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4-3200 (2x8GB)
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB (for the OS and installed games) + 1TB HDD (for other downloads)
Cooling: Corsair H100i v2 liquid cooling
Case: NZXT H500 ATX Mid tower
Monitor: Any TVs for 1440p gaming at 60 FPS?
My concerns with the above build are:
1. With Nvidia launching the RTX range of GPUs now, I’m really not sure what to go for. Plus, I read some articles on the increase in costs of all GPUs because of the trade wars with China, so not sure if it makes sense to wait a month or two and then get the parts to build the PC, or spend now?
2. With the RTX range out now, and RTX 2060 rumours as well, is it wise to spend on an RTX GPU like the 2070, or, save some money and get the GTX 1070ti? Quite frankly, the 2070 costs more than I want to spend on a GPU right now, but, if it's the right way to go, I'd consider it. I am quite ok with not having ray tracing considering how new it is and not many games support it, but I would like to get 1440p at least. And since I don’t play FPS, I’m not chasing 100 FPS. If the 1070ti can get me 60 FPs or thereabouts on 1440p for AC Odyssey, I’d be quite happy with it! Is that asking too much from the 1070ti? Also, would it support VR games, in case I want to try and get a VR headset in the near future?
3. My PC will basically be for gaming and watching some movies. I’m a casual gamer, and prefer sitting on my couch, in front of a large screen and game, rather than use a smaller gaming monitor. I am aware of the the input lag and refresh rate issues on TVs, but I also see some companies are working on this and some TVs have started addressing these issues. Again, since I am not into FPS games, a little lag will not lead to a poor gaming experience, will it? Ideally, I’d like my screen to be around 50 inches, but, if a monitor is required for the kind of experience I am looking for, I would get a smaller size monitor (40 inches) rather than a larger TV.
Hope to get some great advice from all you out there!
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