Need upgrading advice

[djpabz23]

Hello, everyone. I was wondering someone could please give me some advice on what I should upgrade?
 

Budget: $1000 USD

I'll be using the PC for 1080p gaming on two 144hz monitors.(I use one for gaming, the other is for having other programs open) and school work.
Side note - I don't know if it's my GPU or another component, but I sometimes get artifacts in games followed by a lockup. All components are passed their warranty date.

Current build:

• CPU
  Intel i5 4690k Devil's Canyon
• Motherboard
  MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition
• RAM
  16GB Avexir Core Series DDR3 - 2400
• GPU
  EVGA GeForce GTX 980Ti SC+ AXS 2.0+
• Case
  Phanteks Enthoo Pro Series - White
• Storage
  WD Caviar Blue 1 TB + OCZ ARC 100 120GB SSD
• PSU
  EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR 80+ Gold 750W
• Cooling
  CRYORIG H7

[3 Lions]

Try and find a used i7 4770K or i7 4790K on Ebay, as for the artifacts if you have the GPU overclocked drop it down slightly. 

[Fasauceome]

$1000 is a lot, what were you looking to upgrade to performance wise? I think an i7 is very useful to you, used off eBay is a great value.

[mxk]

If you have $1000 I would personally get a bunch of new parts, keep the cooler, PSU, GPU, case, and storage.

[djpabz23]

12 minutes ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Try and find a used i7 4770K or i7 4790K on Ebay, as for the artifacts if you have the GPU overclocked drop it down slightly. 

I forgot to mention that the GPU isn't overclocked, it's stock manufacturer settings. 

4 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

$1000 is a lot, what were you looking to upgrade to performance wise? I think an i7 is very useful to you, used off eBay is a great value.

Well, I just wanted to get more performance out gaming. For example, in AC:Odyssey I average around 50-55 frames. Sometimes it'll dip to the 40's even when I'm not playing on the highest settings.

[djpabz23]

1 minute ago, mxk. said:

If you have $1000 I would personally get a bunch of new parts, keep the cooler, PSU, GPU, case, and storage.

What would be the best combo of parts to get for that budget? I was looking into the Ryzen 5 CPUs, but then I am told a used i7 is more than sufficient, 

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, djpabz23 said:

I forgot to mention that the GPU isn't overclocked, it's stock manufacturer settings.

Have you tried using another display output or another cable? 

[mxk]

Just now, djpabz23 said:

What would be the best combo of parts to get for that budget? I was looking into the Ryzen 5 CPUs, but then I am told a used i7 is more than sufficient, 

I mean a used i7 wouldnt be bad, but that's probably going to be a quad core. A quad core isn't bad but I would suggest getting a ryzen 5 2600, good b450 or X470 motherboard, and then getting a Zen 2 CPU later in the year.

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, djpabz23 said:

Well, I just wanted to get more performance out gaming. For example, in AC:Odyssey I average around 50-55 frames. Sometimes it'll dip to the 40's even when I'm not playing on the highest settings.

AC origins will like an i7, it helps to have more threads.

[3 Lions]

3 minutes ago, mxk. said:

If you have $1000 I would personally get a bunch of new parts, keep the cooler, PSU, GPU, case, and storage.

Not necessary, his current system is fine apart from maybe a CPU upgrade on the same platform.  

[djpabz23]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Have you tried using another display output or another cable? 

Yes, I was using a 32 in. TV previously and I was getting artifacts. Less than 2 months ago, I bought 2 new ViewSonic XG2402 monitors and I sometimes get the artifacts from time to time.

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, djpabz23 said:

Yes, I was using a 32 in. TV previously and I was getting artifacts. Less than 2 months ago, I bought 2 new ViewSonic XG2402 monitors and I sometimes get the artifacts from time to time.

Is the graphics driver up to date? 

[djpabz23]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Is the graphics driver up to date? 

Yep. Also, I have a question. Would an i7 4770K or i7 4790K still hold up in a few years?

[3 Lions]

Just now, djpabz23 said:

Yep. Also, I have a question. Would an i7 4770K or i7 4790K still hold up in a few years?

Okay have you tried a clean install of Windows? 

 

An i7 4770K or 4790K should be fine for at least another 3-4 years.  

[djpabz23]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Okay have you tried a clean install of Windows? 

 

An i7 4770K or 4790K should be fine for at least another 3-4 years.  

I've tried new installation of windows, I've redownloaded windows multiple times from the Microsoft page. I've tried underclocking, I've tried increasing fan speed. Reverting to older drivers, but it happens from time to time.

[djpabz23]

12 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

AC origins will like an i7, it helps to have more threads.

So the lower FPS has nothing to do with the GPU?

[3 Lions]

Just now, djpabz23 said:

I've tried new installation of windows, I've redownloaded windows multiple times from the Microsoft page. I've tried underclocking, I've tried increasing fan speed. Reverting to older drivers, but it happens from time to time.

If it's only from time to time then I would personally not worry about it, if it gets to a point where games are unplayable then start looking for a new GPU though for a stock 980Ti to start suffering from faulty VRAM is basically unheard of. 

[Fasauceome]

Just now, djpabz23 said:

So the lower FPS has nothing to do with the GPU?

Not really, the GPU is very capable.

[djpabz23]

9 minutes ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

If it's only from time to time then I would personally not worry about it, if it gets to a point where games are unplayable then start looking for a new GPU though for a stock 980Ti to start suffering from faulty VRAM is basically unheard of. 

 

9 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Not really, the GPU is very capable.

Thanks for the advice. I greatly appreciate it. I'll definitely stick with what I got and just upgrade the CPU.