ZChang [ByFr]

I had though about just upgrading towards the i7-4790k, but the idea of upgrading everything feels better for some reason. If adding a ram stick, a new gpu and a i7 4790k does the trick, I might just do that. Also, I was hoping that getting a new MB would make things easier further along if I wanted to upgrade again. Truth is I didn't really check the newer nvidia cards, that's on me. I just assumed they would be all super expensive and out of stock right now. I'll compare those, it sounds promising. As for the MB, If the price is the almost the same, is there some important reason why? I mean, I'm all for saving a couple bucks, I just want to understand the reasoning. Thanks for your responses!

Hey everyone! So, I'm thinking about making a new build, as my current one is starting to feel old and preventing me to play or properly enjoy certain games. My current build is: MB: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 GPU: GTX 1050 ti RAM: 8GB DDR3 Budget/Location: I live in Ontario, Canada. As for a budget, I don't really have one. I have pretty much nothing saved for this particular expense, so I'd be working towards it in the coming months. Aim: Mostly gaming, though I plan to work as an Indie game developer in this machine, so there's that. Monitors/Peripherals: I plan on keeping all my peripherals and monitors. I have two 1080p (1920x1080) monitors, both connected to my dedicated gpu. I have been thinking about maybe getting a 144hz monitor, but i've never used one, so I don't really know if they are worth it, not really planning for one right now. As of right now, I'm thing of upgrading to the following: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg Business) Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.56 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($449.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $894.53 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-22 04:15 EST-0500 I plan on using the same SSDs and HDDs, Monitors and Peripherals and Case. I'm not sure If I can use the same PSU, but I'm almost certain that is has a 700w output, which should be more than enough. I have no problem on adding a case and a PSU on the budget if a need to. Now, I've never actually put a computer together myself, so I just picked some compatible parts that would add up to an amount I felt comfortable spending. I make this post basically to get opinions or recommendations on the components that I chose. I do have some wiggle room, but not a lot, I don't want to end up getting all the components by next year. Also, do I have to individually buy psu/sata cables and thermal paste? or does all of that come with the corresponding parts? So, what do you think? Thanks in advance!

Would it be compatible though? Looks great! I'm an nvidia kind of guy, but will consider! The reason I'm going for the 1050ti is actually the size / no extra power required though . Maybe should have mentioned that! The RX470 looks slightly too big for my case, but i'm not sure. Checking right now. Thanks for the response guys!

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and the channel. Loving the content! I'm not sure if this would be the proper place to post, but seems like it. Please let me know if not. I have a fairly simple question regarding my GPU. I currently have: a Gtx750ti (An excellent gpu), an i5-4460@3.20GHz, and 8GBs of DDR3 ram (single). I am planning on building a proper VR capable computer in the future, but I'm still saving till I have around 3k to spend without holding off. Meanwhile... I'm finding it hard/impossible to play some games, even on low settings. I'm itching to play Battlefield, Titanfall, Dishonored 2, etc. I've had the 1050ti in sight for a while now, and it would only set me back < $150. The ability to play the newer and upcoming titles with some performance would really help me alleviate the wait. My question is: Do you think that gtx750ti -> gt1050ti would be a good idea for the meantime? (it's gonna be a while till I can actually start with the other pc). And most importantly, would it be compatible? Not so tech savvy, heh. (I'm ready to give any info if necessary). Thanks in advance!