Time for an Update...Post Date: 2018-08-29 |
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NachosBellGrande 
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 Topic: Time for an Update...Posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 5:45pm |
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Hello all!
Bought a DS desktop a few years back now, and it is finally starting to show its age a bit. Basically, everything works wonderful, but the newer games are showing some serious frame-rate issues. Looking for a (semi) cost effective upgrade(s). I am a person who has never built a computer before, so please be gentle. Thinking new graphics card, but want to make sure it will go with the rest of the setup... what is the best card that the power supply (motherboard, etc.) can still handle? Not looking for a total rebuild. Should I consider any other upgrades? Memory or something? Any input super greatly appreciated! Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm VANQUISH 4 - Level 4 Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System Airflow Control: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Overclock CPU 4.4GHz (Extreme Performance) Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) |
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bprat22
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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:30am |
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Good to hear your rig is still going strong.
Your psu, mobo, etc can easily handle any graphics card you want, which is all you need to upgrade. Gtx 1080 will give you a good 50% bump in FPS over the gtx 970. The newer 2080, etc cards are even stronger. Depends what monitor resolution you have. Your cpu and ram are fine. Get what your budget allows and have fun. 
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hoserator
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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:34am |
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+1  Had to delete same thing in other words. That's a good system and will rock with a new card.
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Snaike
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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 2:56am |
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Changed the GPU in my Vanquish 2 Lvl 4 early last year (PNY GTX770 to EVGA GTX1070)... the performance increase was phenomenal. IMHO that's all you'll need for a couple of more years.
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NachosBellGrande
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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 6:40pm |
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Thanks! You guys rock!
Thinking of going with the evga 1080ti ftw3... |
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