Help upgrading PC??

[lowlowlopez]

Suup. would like some input in what items I could upgrade my existing setup. 

This setup I built right before the S7^(* hit the fan by the pandemic and got what I thought were pretty good items for a gamable/ editing capable rig. 

 

This PC includes:

 

CPU: i9 9900k LGA 1511

Cooler Master Hyper RR-T4-18PK-R1

Ram: G.Skill RipJaws 16gb (2x8gb) Cl 16-19-19-39  3600mhz 1.35V Dual Channel

     Jan. 2023     added 32 gb (2x8gb) Cl 16-19-19-39  3600mhz 1.35V Dual Channel

Motheboard: Asus ROG Maximus Xi Hero (Wifi) Z390 LGA 1151

GPU: EVGA GTX 1080ti SC Black Edition 11gb DDR5X  

Boot:Sabrent Rocket 1tb M.2 2280

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2.5" 2tb & 3.5"4tb 

PSU: Corsair RMX (2018) Rm650x 650Watt 80+ Gold

Case: Phanteks P350x and some 140mm fluid dynamix bearin 2-Pack case fans 

 

I thought about getting (ofcourse) a better GPU like a 3080 or better. And with that a better PSU and posibly an A.I.O. 

But my main question is, would I need to also upgrade my motherboard (and other things) of this existing one would work by the most part good?

 

 

Monitors 

Dell S2522HG 24.5" 240hz Monitor (just got it. yes in April 2023) 

Specter E248W-19203R 24" 75hz Ultra Thin Monitor (Feb. 2019)

 

 

Any suggestion would be appretiated.

 

[PcBeExpensive]

4 minutes ago, lowlowlopez said:

Suup. would like some input in what items I could upgrade my existing setup. 

This setup I built right before the S7^(* hit the fan by the pandemic and got what I thought were pretty good items for a gamable/ editing capable rig. 

 

This PC includes:

 

CPU: i9 9900k LGA 1511

Cooler Master Hyper RR-T4-18PK-R1

Ram: G.Skill RipJaws 16gb (2x8gb) Cl 16-19-19-39  3600mhz 1.35V Dual Channel

 2023

Motheboard: Asus ROG Maximus Xi Hero (Wifi) Z390 LGA 1151

GPU: EVGA GTX 1080ti SC Black Edition 11gb DDR5X  

Boot:Sabrent Rocket 1tb M.2 2280

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2.5" 2tb & 3.5"4tb 

PSU: Corsair RMX (2018) Rm650x 650Watt 80+ Gold

 

I thought about getting (ofcourse) a better GPU like a 3080 or better. And with that a better PSU and posibly an A.I.O. 

But my main question is, would I need to also upgrade my motherboard (and other things) of this existing one would work by the most part good?

 

 

Monitors 

Dell S2522HG 24.5" 240hz Monitor (just got it. yes in 2023) 

Specter E248W-19203R 24" 75hz Ultra Thin Monitor

 

 

Well what resolution are you going to be in? Whats your budget? You would not have to upgrade your MOBO if your not upgrading CPU. You don't really need an AIO. What temps are you getting on your CPU usually while gaming or whatever you do on the pc? If your going to get a 3080 you need a bigger psu, a 750W one atleast.

[SorryBella]

6 minutes ago, lowlowlopez said:

would I need to also upgrade my motherboard (and other things) of this existing one would work by the most part good?

You literally have the best board for Z390 platform, its fine. What budget do you have now?

Just now, PcBeExpensive said:

Well what resolution are you going to be in?

Try googling OP's monitor first. its 1080p240.

[PcBeExpensive]

2 minutes ago, SorryClaire said:

You literally have the best board for Z390 platform, its fine. What budget do you have now?

Try googling OP's monitor first. its 1080p240.

oh yes, mb. then 3080 is stupid to buy. A 3070 LHR would be a better option.

[lowlowlopez]

My concern for the MOBO is it would adapt well to the new GPU, and in regards to de PSU I thought about getting a 1000W just to be safe or even an 800W.

 

In regards with the temp ill have to get to you cause I had to delete the asus crate apps cause they were causing some bottleneking to my Ram and I thought i didnt need it, (sike) let me see if I could re-install it or another app 

 

 

[lowlowlopez]

3 hours ago, SorryClaire said:

You literally have the best board for Z390 platform, its fine. What budget do you have now?

Try googling OP's monitor first. its 1080p240.

jaja thanks, my budget may be adaptable maybe around $500 or save up depending on the suggestions

 

[PcBeExpensive]

5 minutes ago, lowlowlopez said:

My concern for the MOBO is it would adapt well to the new GPU, and in regards to de PSU I thought about getting a 1000W just to be safe or even an 800W.

 

In regards with the temp ill have to get to you cause I had to delete the asus crate apps cause they were causing some bottleneking to my Ram and I thought i didnt need it, (sike) let me see if I could re-install it or another app 

 

 

why would it not adapt to the gpu? As long as it has a PCIE slot your fine.  Don't buy a 3080 for playing in 1080p a 3070 LHR would be sufficient enough. you should only need a 700W psu to run that but get a 750W one so you have some headrom to overclock and upgrade you cpu if you want to.

[lowlowlopez]

3 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

why would it not adapt to the gpu? As long as it has a PCIE slot your fine.  Don't buy a 3080 for playing in 1080p a 3070 LHR would be sufficient enough. you should only need a 700W psu to run that but get a 750W one so you have some headrom to overclock and upgrade you cpu if you want to.

And the apadting things from GPU to MOBO is me kinda scared to not screw it up, thanks soo much tho for everything up to now.

 

[PDifolco]

25 minutes ago, lowlowlopez said:

Suup. would like some input in what items I could upgrade my existing setup. 

This setup I built right before the S7^(* hit the fan by the pandemic and got what I thought were pretty good items for a gamable/ editing capable rig. 

 

This PC includes:

 

CPU: i9 9900k LGA 1511

Cooler Master Hyper RR-T4-18PK-R1

Ram: G.Skill RipJaws 16gb (2x8gb) Cl 16-19-19-39  3600mhz 1.35V Dual Channel

     Jan. 2023     added 32 gb (2x8gb) Cl 16-19-19-39  3600mhz 1.35V Dual Channel

Motheboard: Asus ROG Maximus Xi Hero (Wifi) Z390 LGA 1151

GPU: EVGA GTX 1080ti SC Black Edition 11gb DDR5X  

Boot:Sabrent Rocket 1tb M.2 2280

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2.5" 2tb & 3.5"4tb 

PSU: Corsair RMX (2018) Rm650x 650Watt 80+ Gold

Case: Phanteks P350x and some 140mm fluid dynamix bearin 2-Pack case fans 

 

I thought about getting (ofcourse) a better GPU like a 3080 or better. And with that a better PSU and posibly an A.I.O. 

But my main question is, would I need to also upgrade my motherboard (and other things) of this existing one would work by the most part good?

 

 

Monitors 

Dell S2522HG 24.5" 240hz Monitor (just got it. yes in April 2023) 

Specter E248W-19203R 24" 75hz Ultra Thin Monitor (Feb. 2019)

 

 

Any suggestion would be appretiated.

 

A 7900XT is around same price than 3080 and quite faster, and has much more VRAM, if you don't care about RayTracing and DLSS

As for the PSU I'd say get a RM850x or RM1000x, it's a good product

Also you could add a 2TB NVme for storage to replace your HDD, a cheap Gen3 wil be fine

[lowlowlopez]

3 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

why would it not adapt to the gpu? As long as it has a PCIE slot your fine.  Don't buy a 3080 for playing in 1080p a 3070 LHR would be sufficient enough. you should only need a 700W psu to run that but get a 750W one so you have some headrom to overclock and upgrade you cpu if you want to.

what about the 40 series would that be too much?? 

[lowlowlopez]

3 hours ago, PDifolco said:

A 7900XT is around same price than 3080 and quite faster, and has much more VRAM, if you don't care about RayTracing and DLSS

As for the PSU I'd say get a RM850x or RM1000x, it's a good product

Also you could add a 2TB NVme for storage to replace your HDD, a cheap Gen3 wil be fine

thanks, always had a doubt XT GPU's can go with intel Cpu's,, FYi sorry if all these questions are so trivial 

[PDifolco]

Just now, lowlowlopez said:

thanks, always had a doubt XT GPU's can go with intel Cpu's,, FYi sorry if all these questions are so trivial 

Yeah they do, all GPU work with all CPU and boards (unless 12+ year old with no PCIe slot...)

 

[PcBeExpensive]

42 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

A 7900XT is around same price than 3080 and quite faster, and has much more VRAM, if you don't care about RayTracing and DLSS

As for the PSU I'd say get a RM850x or RM1000x, it's a good product

Also you could add a 2TB NVme for storage to replace your HDD, a cheap Gen3 wil be fine

a 7900xt is a watse of money and performance. OP has a 1080p monitor. A 6750xt is probably the smartest choice for 1080p. I would go for a 6750xt.

[PDifolco]

22 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

a 7900xt is a watse of money and performance. OP has a 1080p monitor. A 6750xt is probably the smartest choice for 1080p. I would go for a 6750xt.

But that's a super poor upgrade, a 6750XT will give him around +30% fps vs his 1080Ti, that's for example 60 to 78fps...

It's useless and he may as well keep his 1080Ti then!  

 

And having an overklll 1080p card will allow him to transition to 1440p or 4K whenever he wants

 

[lowlowlopez]

3 hours ago, PDifolco said:

But that's a super poor upgrade, a 6750XT will give him around +30% fps vs his 1080Ti, that's for example 60 to 78fps...

It's useless and he may as well keep his 1080Ti then!  

 

And having an overklll 1080p card will allow him to transition to 1440p or 4K whenever he wants

 

Later ill see when I can also upgrade mi monitor to a 4k or better, I got this Dell now cause thought it was a good deal ($205) and obviosly an upgrade from what I already had.  And I played myself or just amazon cause now, not a week later is at $150

[PcBeExpensive]

5 hours ago, PDifolco said:

But that's a super poor upgrade, a 6750XT will give him around +30% fps vs his 1080Ti, that's for example 60 to 78fps...

It's useless and he may as well keep his 1080Ti then!  

 

And having an overklll 1080p card will allow him to transition to 1440p or 4K whenever he wants

 

also budget is 500. I think thats 500 USD and the 7900xt is a 1000 dollar card.

[PDifolco]

3 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

also budget is 500. I think thats 500 USD and the 7900xt is a 1000 dollar card.

Ok then OP should not upgrade GPU at all atm, there's no $500 card really worth for upgrading from a 1080Ti...

[PcBeExpensive]

1 hour ago, PDifolco said:

Ok then OP should not upgrade GPU at all atm, there's no $500 card really worth for upgrading from a 1080Ti...

well a 3070 LHR would work and u can easily find used 6750xt online for around 500 (presuming its USD)

[PDifolco]

24 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

well a 3070 LHR would work and u can easily find used 6750xt online for around 500 (presuming its USD)

Yeah there are $500cards, but a 3070 isn't even an upgrade from a 1080Ti, you *LOSE* 3GB VRAM. !!

And a 6750XT is only 30% faster than a 1080Ti, and 12GB VRAM to 11, it's a very bad upgrade...

 

[lowlowlopez]

17 hours ago, PDifolco said:

Yeah there are $500cards, but a 3070 isn't even an upgrade from a 1080Ti, you *LOSE* 3GB VRAM. !!

And a 6750XT is only 30% faster than a 1080Ti, and 12GB VRAM to 11, it's a very bad upgrade...

 

'll have those sugestions in mind the 3070ti or better and the 7900XT, I said $500 cause I had to make some recent purchases that delayed even more the getting of newer parts. But thanks yall  

[duckargent]

OP has a 165Hz 1080p screen (it's not 240Hz btw), I don't think he bought a 165Hz screen to play at 60fps.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/specs/

 

I recommend you buy the most expensive GPU which you can afford IF you want to use that refresh rate (now and in the future). Also, your S2522HG monitor is "G-sync compatible", so if you want to use the variable refresh rate (48-165) on it you need an Nvidia card, not AMD. If you buy a 7900xt then you will have wasted money on a G-sync compatible monitor.

 

3070ti is already a dead end since the 4070 will get released (maybe April 13?), so you are better off buying a 4070 (3080 performance level and 12GB VRAM) and you will be able to use the G-sync compatible VRR.

[PcBeExpensive]

On 4/11/2023 at 7:51 PM, PDifolco said:

Yeah there are $500cards, but a 3070 isn't even an upgrade from a 1080Ti, you *LOSE* 3GB VRAM. !!

And a 6750XT is only 30% faster than a 1080Ti, and 12GB VRAM to 11, it's a very bad upgrade...

 

1080ti has 11gb of vram while a 6750xt has 12gb. Also VRAM is not everything, look performance wise at 1080p the 6750xt ouut performs the 1080 ti. SO the 6750xt performs better in 1080p and has more VRAM. It's an upgrade nonetheless.

[PcBeExpensive]

14 hours ago, duckargent said:

OP has a 165Hz 1080p screen (it's not 240Hz btw), I don't think he bought a 165Hz screen to play at 60fps.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/specs/

 

I recommend you buy the most expensive GPU which you can afford IF you want to use that refresh rate (now and in the future). Also, your S2522HG monitor is "G-sync compatible", so if you want to use the variable refresh rate (48-165) on it you need an Nvidia card, not AMD. If you buy a 7900xt then you will have wasted money on a G-sync compatible monitor.

 

3070ti is already a dead end since the 4070 will get released (maybe April 13?), so you are better off buying a 4070 (3080 performance level and 12GB VRAM) and you will be able to use the G-sync compatible VRR.

4070 is not a 500 dollar card. The founders edition which is always the cheapest card at launch is 599.

[PDifolco]

4 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

4070 is not a 500 dollar card. The founders edition which is always the cheapest card at launch is 599.

Yes but $600 is the price range where OP could have a nice upgrade, with a 4070 or 6950XT

 

[PcBeExpensive]

24 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

Yes but $600 is the price range where OP could have a nice upgrade, with a 4070 or 6950XT

 

yes, but OP doesnt have that budget so there is zero poitn of reccomending cards  in that budget.