UPGRADE TO i5-9600k & 1080ti from i5-7600k & 1060-6gb (PICS!)

[hazeyez]

I had a pretty decent mid-range build, with the i5-7600k and a Asus GTX 1060 6gb Dual, and 16gb RAM.

 

This was upgraded a few months ago with a new case, NZXT h700i, added 8gb more RAM, Samsung 860 Evo 500gb, a better PSU (Seasonic 520w s12ii) and got a Corsair h100i RGB Pro AIO but never put it on til now.

 

So recently I've been looking to upgrade. Originally wanted a i9-9900k and RTX 2080ti with a custom loop but that would cost easily $3500-$4000 the way I'd like it.

 

I was then thinking to just do a RTX 2080 and an i7-9700k. But then I was sort of talked out of it, knowing that new architectures are being released within 4-12 months for both AMD & Intel. Besides, if I'm going to go all out I'd prefer the TI gpu, so I figured I could save that top-of-the-line build for late 2019 or so, at which point hopefully prices on the TI's will come down.

 

SO I was left to search through classified for used parts. What an experience. Let me tell you, some (most) of these people think they have GOLD!! LOL

 

I came across a nice older guy that had a Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme 1080ti listed for $500. He had it for VR (doesn't even game) but sold the VR and didn't need it. Good price right?

 

I talked him down to $450 cash with a guaranteed fast purchase. 

 

I didn't want to just sell my GTX 1060-6gb by itself, so I figured I would upgrade my CPU/mobo also, and put all the old parts in my old case and sell them!

 

So that's what I'm doing, just need to get some RAM (getting 16gb DDR4 for $60 tomorrow). 

 

I got a i5-9600k yesterday at Microcenter, they have a crazy sale $70 off for $229. So I picked that up, and the $179 Gigabyte Aorus Elite z390 for $30 off for the combo deal.

 

Total upgrade - $828.00. 

 

WOW THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING! 

 

Check out the Cinebench, and Userbenchmark here:

 

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/13329784

 

Finally, moving the i5-7600k & 1060-6gb to the old case, I figure I can easily get about $650-$750 for it. So I got a great upgrade for about $100!!!!!!

 

What do you think?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[amusedschrodinger]

Looks like your holidays are going well. Enjoy!

[LaserLion]

Yep, good on you brother.

Take a decent pic when the system is powered down and with the side panel off. I suspect your cable management needs a little work.

[Loadent]

i imagine the 1080ti is a sweet upgrade (almost double). Did you test it out in your old rig? get some real world comparable.

 

I am sure a lot of the forum members would like you to share.

 

I keep thinking of upgrading my 5960x to an i9. 

[hazeyez]

@LaserLion Incorrect - spent 3.5 hours managing cables until 4am two nights ago.

 

Best I could do with a non-modular psu. But ! will get you photos with it off!

 

@Loadent I have not tested it out on my old rig but I will for you!