Millsy_

Same reason people by a Mercedes Benz over a toyota.
Status. Bragging Rights.
 
"Gamer" has the same connotation on computer gear, that "audiophile" has on sound gear, with price tags to match.

Effectively yeah, so the first build is my well... my first build.
 
Build 2.0 is a mix of parts installed and parts to be installed. ie: The CPU, Mobo and AIO have been installed already along with the additional case fans and the SSD.
The RTX 2070 Super is yet to be installed, As Ideally despite my original post I don't want to spend more than £500 knowing they sold it for £480 before and it has been relisted for £500 on PC World so I am waiting for that to restock. I thought it best to include it as otherwise it wouldn't have an accurate watt read out. 
The case is soon to be ordered once the GPU has been along with the PSU and cables. (Then we ask about RAM)

Hello All,
 
I am looking to make an archive of parts over quarantine to purchase (Not all at once) so I can slowly upgrade my Rig.
I have already addressed the GPU and decided to go for a RTX 2070 Super, The Case - A NZXT 710 and now we move onto PSU. (Next Week, RAM!)
 
I am looking for something which will meet the following criteria:
 
Must be:
 
- Able to Capably power the PC with some headroom for future upgrades (RAM Mainly but maybe a second GPU, who knows)
- Under £100
- Fully Modular
- A Tier or above on the PSU Tier List:
 
Would be Nice:
- Reputable Manufacturer
- Sold By Amazon cause who doesn't love Prime!
 
I have had a look through the list so I do have some rough ideas for what I would like to get but I always like to ask opinions from those who have more knowledge on the matter. (Aka, I am known for messing it up and buying the wrong stuff)
 
Below is what the build is so far including the new upgrades mentioned above. (Please Note the RAM and PSU are still the Current Builds Spec, and will be updated as I make my decisions)
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Millsy_001/saved/#view=jLDF8d
 
Any thoughts would be appreciated as always!
 
Thanks!
 
Millsy
 
PS: Do Sleeved Cables Plug Directly into the PSU or into the extensions???

It has 200 more GTX

It has 200 more GTX

Hello!
 
I am looking for the next thing to upgrade on my build, I have included a Poll in this topic for people to vote, the outcome of the poll will determine what I upgrade next! 
 
This is my current build, I have been working hard on it throughout quarantine and would like some pointers on what to upgrade next and what you guys think. Thanks!
 
Before Voting, please bare in mind I am working on somewhat of a budget, this is meant to be a mid-high gaming rig, not a Dual RTX 2080ti, i9 Super Computer.

https://strawpoll.com/sf23gzsc
 
Current Specs are below:

PC Specifications

Case: NZXT - Source 530
Motherboard: ROG Z390-H Strix Gaming
CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600k 3.7ghz
RAM: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
GPU: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Windforce OC Video Card
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100x AIO Water Cooler with Corsair SP120 120mm x2
Case Fans: Corsair AF120 120mm Fans x2, Corsair SP120 120mm x2
Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 600W
HDD: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB
SSD: Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SSD
Operating System: Windows - 10 64bit
PSU Shroud: Homemade with a Piece of Aluminium Spray Painted and Bent

Peripherals

Monitor: BenQ GL2450, VeiwSonic VX2458-MHD 144Hz
Headset: Kingston Hyper X Cloud II
Mouse: Corsiar M65 Pro RGB
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB MK.2
Mouse Mat: Razer Goliathus
 
Thanks!

Millsy
 


 

It has 200 more GTX

0.o Maybe it is one to check out

@Millsy_
i think there's a bottleneck present yes, but as of much it would improve your performance if you upgrade, i have no clue.
 
you have to find that out by yourself with testing, mainly looking for GPU Usage, if your GPU usage is under 90% or 80% all the time, then you clearly have a noticeable bottleneck.
 
and you should also pay attention to your CPU usage as well, if it's pegged at a 100% then it's a bottleneck and some stuttering might occur, GPU usage should be at 95-100% and CPU usage should never be at a 100%.
 
and make sure Vsync is off, because Vsync limits your FPS and therefor will limit your GPU usage making it look like there's a bottleneck
 
also adding to the whole "GPU should be 95-100%" fiasco, it would be fine if your GPU usage is at 80% and your FPS is at 150 or someshit, the more FPS you try to push, the more the CPU has to work, and all CPU's (and i do mean ALL) will eventually bottleneck at a certain FPS in a certain game, basically meaning the CPU can't push more FPS than what the GPU is pushing, but in the end would it still be called a bottleneck if you're already getting like 150 or 200 FPS? 
 
(don't know about PUBG because it's an unoptimized piece of crap)