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    TheTacticalL got a reaction from Mayday793 in Need to upgrade PSU and maybe CPU   
    Thank you all for the suggestions, I really appreciate it. Picked up a nice corsair 850x and the 5800X3D. Have a good night everybody
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    TheTacticalL reacted to Hinjima in Need to upgrade PSU and maybe CPU   
    If you are going for a new PSU, get a solid 750w or 850w while you are at it. 3080 has power spikes and a 850w would be the best bet there, and the best CPU to pair with the 3080 would be the 5800X3D for your AM4 platform.  A solid 850w PSU comes with 10-12 year warranty so its something that can go into your next build as well. As you said you had no budget limit, these are the best options ( Could also go 1000w PSU but that's slightly overkill )
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    TheTacticalL reacted to Dukesilver27- in Need to upgrade PSU and maybe CPU   
    If you're in 1080p, 5800X3D is the only AM4 option to not bottleneck RTX 3080, if you're in 1440p/4K, 5700X should suffice.
    As for the PSU, go for at least 850W for a bit more future proofing, upgrading to 550w is really just a waste of money.
    Don't cheap out on PSU, it literally supplies power to the whole PC. I picked a high quality 850W that is somewhat cheap.
    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hFQ7Mb
    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ Amazon)
    Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
    Total: $433.99
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    TheTacticalL reacted to Mayday793 in Need to upgrade PSU and maybe CPU   
    If you're going to upgrade your PSU, go for another 100w or 200w, not just 50. For a 3080 you should probably get a 750w PSU at the very least.
    Something like this:
    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/J9drxr/evga-supernova-750-gt-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-gt-0750-y1
    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KhkgXL/seasonic-focus-750-w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-focus-gm-750
    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6NcG3C/corsair-rm750x-2021-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020199-na

    3 good options, you can compare them on the PSU tier list forum. If you really mean " I don't have a budget limit " then go with a good quality 850w or 1000w PSU . should only be another 30$-50$ on top of the price for a 750w PSU
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    TheTacticalL got a reaction from boggy77 in Insane GPU % being used?   
    My windows is not activated, but good news, when I turned on DOCP and used the profile, everything got fixed. Thank you very much
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    TheTacticalL got a reaction from DailyProcrastinator in New monitor doesnt have audio?   
    Well, at least I know now. Thank you!
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    TheTacticalL reacted to Axeonelite in New monitor doesnt have audio?   
    Correct. You'll need to use headphones or external speakers. Or Return it and find one to your liking.
     
    In my findings more specialized hardware tends to focus on that and not other things. So most time a gaming person would have headphones or a speaker setup in order to focus on their game. 
     
    sorry if you were confused hope you get it figured out. 
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    TheTacticalL reacted to DailyProcrastinator in New monitor doesnt have audio?   
    That's because it does not have built in speakers.
    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rM97YJ/aoc-c32g1-315-1920x1080-144-hz-monitor-c32g1
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    TheTacticalL got a reaction from trevb0t in Upgrading my old budget build   
    I made sure it was a 6gb, there was no way I was getting a 3gb lmao
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    TheTacticalL reacted to trevb0t in Upgrading my old budget build   
    I wouldn't consider a 1070 (or even Ti) a large enough jump to justify the cost.
     
    nVidia's 3000 series is on the horizon, so either a big save for a shiny new piece, or hopefully steep discounts on the RTX 2000 series are both forthcoming options.
    This should also drive prices down on pieces like the 1080Ti, though the RTX 2070 Super trades blows and often outperforms. Seeing what prices look like on those in about a year is a good idea if OP isn't itching too bad to blow a wad of GPU cash RIGHT NOW  
     
    I'll likely be doing the same sometime this year. I have a pretty comparable GPU in the RX 580, and if the 2070S or 2080 start dropping in price, I'm snatching one up.
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    TheTacticalL got a reaction from trevb0t in Upgrading my old budget build   
    Thank you guys for the quick responses, and Thank You very much to Trevb0t for this very informative and detailed answer. Ill be buying the Monitor/MOBO/CPU combo you mentioned and will eventually upgrade my 1060 when the time comes
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    TheTacticalL reacted to trevb0t in Upgrading my old budget build   
    If you're looking to step out of your current experience, the only thing that likely isn't going to hold up at 1080p gaming is the i3.
     
    The 1060 6GB is still a pretty competitive 1080p card. (That's not to say it's the best. It's not. But to get something that's WORTH upgrading to you're looking toward AT LEAST an RX 5700, RTX 2060 Super and up. Anything less is a small performance gain for a chunk of money.) You'd also want a more powerful CPU as not to bottleneck the new card. As @Herman Mcpootis suggested, here's what that might look like:
    PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor $149.99 @ Best Buy Video Card PowerColor Radeon RX 5700 8 GB RED DRAGON Video Card $359.99 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $509.98   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-10 02:49 EST-0500   Pros: Immediate performance gains: A huge boost to performance at both the CPU and GPU level. (Though see con #2.) Cons: The 9400F is a six core, non threaded CPU with no overclocking capability. It's not a bad piece, but it's unlikely to be a piece that will perform WELL for years to come. (Some older Intel CPUs are still gaming monsters. Even from seven generations ago. This one won't be that, but will perform well out of the box.) No monitor upgrade. It's unlikely that your TV is not going to allow you to see the massive performance gains here, and will still need upgraded later.  
    CPUs compatible with the Z370 series are plenty, and most would be a decent step up from the 8100. That said, most worth considering for years of use are pretty 'spensive. You could look at something like the i7-8700K or i7-9700K(or KF). This would be a significant performance increase from the 8100, and your board supports an unlocked CPU.
    This is a big chunk of your $500 on a CPU, but you could fit a solid 1080p gaming monitor in there if you squeeze out another $15. (or $25 in the case of the 8700K, which is the route I'd likely go.)
    Here's what that might look like:
    PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU Intel Core i7-9700KF 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor $369.99 @ B&H Monitor AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $144.99 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $514.98   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-10 02:55 EST-0500   Pros: Building a solid threshold for years of use. Either option is a high operating, high thread count CPU with overclocking available in the future. (The 9700K is not hyperthreaded, which is its only real con. The 8700K is, but drops two real cores. Many still consider the 8700K the better buy. I tend to agree if you do any kinda of workload processing. That said the 9700K's 8 cores is nothing to scoff at, especially since the threads of a hyperthreaded CPU can't operate at 100% of what a core can. So... Really either is a solid option.) A 24" 1080p 144hz 1ms Freesync monitor. This will give you a display that can utilize a graphics upgrade whenever you're ready to do so in the future, and for now will play nicely with your GTX 1060. Cons: No improved GPU. At this time, I'd consider this less of a con, but it does mean that your GTX 1060 will continue to age. It will be your next replace.  
    You could also consider a jump to Zen 2. This is the 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU lineup from AMD. It's a very cool time to get into this hardware, since there is still and upcoming Zen 3 platform that should be compatible with the current motherboard lineup. So there is the possibility of upgrade on the existing platform.
    Here's what that might look like:
    PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $174.99 @ Amazon Motherboard Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard $164.99 @ B&H Monitor AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $144.99 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $484.97   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-10 03:29 EST-0500   Pros: Jumping into the new PCIe gen 4 with this motherboard. Currently that doesn't mean a lot, but could be pretty big for the next gen of GPUs. (Which again is the next clear path of upgrade.) Similar stability and similar performance gains to the i7 options. The 3600 is a fierce competitor, especially at the price. You could likely sell your Z370 and 8100 for some extra spending cash for the next upgrade. (And your 1060 when the time comes!)  Again, a decent 1080p gaming monitor so you can actually see any performance gains. Cons: Slightly less powerful CPU upgrade than the 8700K/9700K. Again still a great option. Again no GPU upgrade today. Again not a massive con in the current hardware eco-system.  
    Lots of ideas/info (sorry!) but some food for thought. Were it me, I think I'd go with the third option, since it is a large upgrade, Zen 2 is pretty freakin cool. It also gives you the ability to get some return on your current gear.
    (At time of posting, I see the 8100 frequently sold for 60-75 on ebay. The Z370 appears to be pretty low on average at $45ish shipped. And the 1060 is around $50 for a 3GB and $75 for the 6GB. Hard to say the value exactly, but if you put them up for a cash only local sale, you could probably ask $200 and let them talk to down to $175-180 without dealing with shipping and ebay cuts. That's a good chunk of money toward your next GPU.)
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