joostsozee

I've set my eys on a 9700k although I did manage to OC the 2500K back to 4Ghz by changing the individual cores to x40 Now I just need a propper matching motherboard and ram, preferly one that doesn't spend money on looking like an X-mas tree.

My PC starting running unstable so I did a BIOS reset and tried to clock it back to 4Ghz again. There was indeed no voltage change needed for that clock, but every time I try to clock it back via multiplier to 4Ghz it won´t boot anymore. After a few attemps it throws me back to a screen where it says OC settings have failed, reset and load default or go to settings. I also checked some i7 3770K and there are some good second hand offers with close to new CPU´s for 150E. However seeing as I can´t get a decent OC now I think its time to get a new motherbord as well. While I´m att it, why not some newer memory with a higher speed. All in all I could get a new setup for 1155 socket for around 350/400 euro. I much more prefer a newer platform, something like a 8700k or a 9700k or maybe, just maybe even wait for the new AMD line-up... I guess I was looking for "the new i5 2500K" to get me set on CPU level for the next few years...

Hi LukeSavenije, Upgrading to a newer platform has my prefference. I have a very old simple motherbord and a bit more RAM can't hurt while browsing ;). But I prefer staying with Intel because of the resell value and if it makes sense, the BIOS / OC knowledge for Intel CPU's. Price+Performance -> budget here. Although €800,- or so for the 3 main parts feel as a fair max budget that should get me a good upgrade. Then a few hundred for a new screen, last one is from 2008, and I'm all happy. @paprikman Yea, nailed the feeling.

Oh, I run a Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B CPU cooler. Ah so a pure CPU on the same socket upgrade? Is it that little performance difference for gaming?

Hi Internet, For quiete some time I watch LMG video's I find them rather helpful and entertaining. However for one particular question I can't find a good source, but then there is this forum, which you should totaly join. Well here I am :). Since a long time I run a... old setup... Samsung Syncmaster T240 black. A 1980 * 1200, 24, 5ms, TN pannel with a unknow but low refresh reate. I5 2500K, Used to be OC'd to around 4Ghz, now its back on stock. Corsair Veneance, DDR3 2x 4GB RAM with 1,6Ghz or maybe even 2.1 Ghz MSI P67A-GD 55 MSI GTX 1080 Ti Corsair TX650W power supply Samsung 830 SSD of 256 GB Samsung Evo 840 SSD of 250 GB Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B CPU cooler For a long time this setup was doing fine for me, but recently I had to clock the CPU down to stock plus I want to upgrade my monitor to a 1440p version with at least 120 Hrtz. This means I have to upgrade 1, 2, 3 and 4. The rest should be fine although in Linus recent X-mas holiday guide there was a nice WD m.2 drive of 1TB that was tempting price whise. But any motherboard in this upgrade should support that. So the question I can't seem to decide for myself. What is a good upgrade kit to enjoy 1440p ultra gaming? I have to admit I am fond of Intel and MSI. For the plain and simple reason that Intel CPU's have a higher resell value and that in my gut feeling opinion hardware of the same brand works better together then a mix. Oh and last but not least, RGB has no value for me. Edits: Price+Performance -> budget here Greeting from the Netherlands, Joost