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Got someone to build my PC in 09 and it’s starting to have problems running newer games. can I upgrade just the cpu? Or do I need a newer motherboard? I’m running at 99% gpu and about 60fps while gaming. 

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Just now, E70HSSV said:

I’m running at 99% gpu

sounds like you need a gpu upgrade then.

 

the cpu you have is the best you can use on that motherboard unfortunately

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You're definitely looking a graphics card upgrade.

Might as well upgrade to 16 GB of ram while you're at it. 

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not sure how to upgrade the gpu and I tried over clocking and it just resets settings and reboots. (Warning I’m a complete noob)

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The 4770K would only be surpassed by the 4790K, you won't see significant gains, the only difference is that the 4790K overclocks better.

Just now, E70HSSV said:

not sure how to upgrade the gpu

 

1 minute ago, E70HSSV said:

I tried over clocking and it just resets settings and reboots.

there are tons of upgrade tutorials on YouTube. What are your current PC specs and what would you be willing to spend?

Also make ssure you quote us so we see your responses.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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Just now, BarackOBatman said:

You're definitely looking a graphics card upgrade.

Might as well upgrade to 16 GB of ram while you're at it. 

I recently upgraded the graphics card to a Radeon rx560 (dad with 4kids so I’m budget limited)

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Just now, E70HSSV said:

not sure how to upgrade the gpu and I tried over clocking and it just resets settings and reboots. (Warning I’m a complete noob)

What's your existing graphics card, monitor resolution + refresh rate, and price range?

It really depends on the specific game, but this can at least give us a general idea.

Share any interests with me? Feel free to message me just to chit chat about whatever. 

(Music) Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Cocteau Twins, MGMT, Boy Harsher, The Smiths, Drab Majesty, Chelsea Wolfe, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Smashing Pumpkins, Virgin Prunes, Sky Ferreira, London After Midnight, Jonathan Coulton, Alvvays, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Anna Von Hausswolff, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, She Wants Revenge, The Frozen Autumn, My Bloody Valentine, Type O Negative, The Birthday Party, Leonard Cohen, Switchblade Symphony, Metallica, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel.

(Games) PUBG, Metro Series, Command and Conquer games, Warhammer 40,000 games, Company of Heroes (2), RDR2, CoD4

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8 minutes ago, BarackOBatman said:

What's your existing graphics card, monitor resolution + refresh rate, and price range?

It really depends on the specific game, but this can at least give us a general idea.

Radeon rx560. as far as the monitor , it was a gift and I have no idea of the specs. 
I only play ONE game: Ring of Elysium 

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12 minutes ago, E70HSSV said:

I recently upgraded the graphics card to a Radeon rx560 (dad with 4kids so I’m budget limited)

The RX 560 is not a very strong card, if you wanted to save for a budget upgrade a usedRX 570 would be a great choice.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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2 minutes ago, E70HSSV said:

Radeon rx560. as far as the monitor , it was a gift and I have no idea of the specs. 
I only play ONE game: Ring of Elysium 

 

18 minutes ago, E70HSSV said:

Got someone to build my PC in 09 and it’s starting to have problems running newer games. can I upgrade just the cpu? Or do I need a newer motherboard? I’m running at 99% gpu and about 60fps while gaming. 

Theres a good chance you're limited by the monitor to 60 FPS then.

What sort of issues are you experiencing?

Share any interests with me? Feel free to message me just to chit chat about whatever. 

(Music) Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Cocteau Twins, MGMT, Boy Harsher, The Smiths, Drab Majesty, Chelsea Wolfe, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Smashing Pumpkins, Virgin Prunes, Sky Ferreira, London After Midnight, Jonathan Coulton, Alvvays, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Anna Von Hausswolff, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, She Wants Revenge, The Frozen Autumn, My Bloody Valentine, Type O Negative, The Birthday Party, Leonard Cohen, Switchblade Symphony, Metallica, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel.

(Games) PUBG, Metro Series, Command and Conquer games, Warhammer 40,000 games, Company of Heroes (2), RDR2, CoD4

(Other) Going to the goth club, Firearms, Building PCs (Especially budget PC builds), Playing instruments (Guitar, Piano APP for PC, Otamatone, Trombone) Camping, Board Games

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4 minutes ago, BarackOBatman said:

 

Theres a good chance you're limited by the monitor to 60 FPS then.

What sort of issues are you experiencing?

It jumps to 70-75 if I’m not running discord with the game. not necessarily issues, would just like to run higher resolution and better FPS on the game I play.

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30 minutes ago, E70HSSV said:

It jumps to 70-75 if I’m not running discord with the game. not necessarily issues, would just like to run higher resolution and better FPS on the game I play.

Assuming you are currently on a 1920x1080 60 Hz monitor; My recommendation would be a 1440p 144Hz monitor and the most expensive graphics card you can afford. Really an RTX 2060 or RX 5600XT or better.

Otherwise, I don't really think it'll get you the results you are looking for.

As an intermediary, just getting the graphics card, and using the existing monitor until you could afford a nicer one could slightly improve you gameplay experience. You'll still be capped at 60 FPS (assuming you monitor is 60Hz,) but you'd ideally have a lower input lag, and better overall frametime performace/ minumframerate.

Also, I'd really recommend getting 16 GB dual channel total RAM. Not sure what your current config is... 

Share any interests with me? Feel free to message me just to chit chat about whatever. 

(Music) Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Cocteau Twins, MGMT, Boy Harsher, The Smiths, Drab Majesty, Chelsea Wolfe, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Smashing Pumpkins, Virgin Prunes, Sky Ferreira, London After Midnight, Jonathan Coulton, Alvvays, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Anna Von Hausswolff, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, She Wants Revenge, The Frozen Autumn, My Bloody Valentine, Type O Negative, The Birthday Party, Leonard Cohen, Switchblade Symphony, Metallica, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel.

(Games) PUBG, Metro Series, Command and Conquer games, Warhammer 40,000 games, Company of Heroes (2), RDR2, CoD4

(Other) Going to the goth club, Firearms, Building PCs (Especially budget PC builds), Playing instruments (Guitar, Piano APP for PC, Otamatone, Trombone) Camping, Board Games

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