Jump to content

Upgrading my build

xXButchXx
By xXButchXx
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

So my current CPU/RAM/MOBO/GPU setup is as follows:

Intel i7-4770

Corsair 8GB DDR3 RAM 1600mhz

Asus Z97-A motherboard

Nvidia GTX 770 4GB

 

I’m looking to get better frame rates at 1080p at 144hz, as the GTX 770 is starting to show its age. My main concern is that, because of how old my CPU is, and how I’m still running DDR3 RAM, that it may bottleneck a new GPU if I buy one. Would it be a waste to get a new GPU? Or should I just wait and save up and build a whole new system? Also i’m looking at the AMD RX 590 as they’re a really good price right now in Canada. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770 | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 8gb (2x4gb) Corsair LP @1600mhz | GPU: Asus TUF GTX 1660 OC 6GB | Case: Fractal Design Define R4 | Storage: 250gb Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB WD Black 7200rpm | PSU: Corsair CX750M | Display: Asus VG245H 1920x1080 | Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and default case fans | Laptop: Early 2015 13" Macbook Pro Retina - i5 2.7Ghz - 256GB SSD

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1096783-upgrading-my-build/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Anyone?

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770 | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 8gb (2x4gb) Corsair LP @1600mhz | GPU: Asus TUF GTX 1660 OC 6GB | Case: Fractal Design Define R4 | Storage: 250gb Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB WD Black 7200rpm | PSU: Corsair CX750M | Display: Asus VG245H 1920x1080 | Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and default case fans | Laptop: Early 2015 13" Macbook Pro Retina - i5 2.7Ghz - 256GB SSD

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1096783-upgrading-my-build/#findComment-12851578
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted
  • Author

Bump

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770 | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 8gb (2x4gb) Corsair LP @1600mhz | GPU: Asus TUF GTX 1660 OC 6GB | Case: Fractal Design Define R4 | Storage: 250gb Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB WD Black 7200rpm | PSU: Corsair CX750M | Display: Asus VG245H 1920x1080 | Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and default case fans | Laptop: Early 2015 13" Macbook Pro Retina - i5 2.7Ghz - 256GB SSD

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1096783-upgrading-my-build/#findComment-12874869
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Hello, yes an upgrade would still be worth it, I use an I5 3570k with an rx 580 and have no bottlenecks unless it is a very cpu heavy game, so you're good with that cpu for another maybe 2 or 3 years, 4th gen I7's still do amazing for gaming and maybe even some streaming here and there, so yeah go ahead and upgrade your gpu, what's your budget for the upgrade? I can recommend a gpu

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1096783-upgrading-my-build/#findComment-12875310
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Thank you!! My budget for a GPU upgrade would be $300 Canadian.

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770 | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 8gb (2x4gb) Corsair LP @1600mhz | GPU: Asus TUF GTX 1660 OC 6GB | Case: Fractal Design Define R4 | Storage: 250gb Samsung 840 EVO and 1TB WD Black 7200rpm | PSU: Corsair CX750M | Display: Asus VG245H 1920x1080 | Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and default case fans | Laptop: Early 2015 13" Macbook Pro Retina - i5 2.7Ghz - 256GB SSD

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1096783-upgrading-my-build/#findComment-12876607
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×