Posted September 12, 2016 Is there anything in this build that I should upgrade to improve performance? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($332.99 @ SuperBiiz)CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.22 @ OutletPC)Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.25 @ Amazon)Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($449.94 @ NCIX US)Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.99 @ NCIX US)Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.95 @ B&H)Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" MonitorKeyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.96 @ Amazon)Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($69.99 @ Best Buy)Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)Total: $1661.23Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-12 14:28 EDT-0400 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Have you built it/ordered parts already? A lot to change Swap haswell to skylake. i7 6700k Get 1x 8 GB RAM stick instead Are you seriously considering a Rosewill for PSU Maybe an IPS panel monitor or 144hz one. That one is nothing special Why Windows pro?? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528844 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author Just now, dexxterlab97 said: Have you built it/ordered parts already? A lot to change Swap haswell to skylake. i7 6700k Get 1x 8 GB RAM stick instead Are you seriously considering a Rosewill for PSU Maybe an IPS panel monitor or 144hz one. That one is nothing special Why Windows pro?? I already built it. But I've heard that the 6700k and the 4790k perform the same. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528849 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said: Have you built it/ordered parts already? A lot to change Swap haswell to skylake. i7 6700k Get 1x 8 GB RAM stick instead Are you seriously considering a Rosewill for PSU Maybe an IPS panel monitor or 144hz one. That one is nothing special Why Windows pro?? Why would you go with 1 x 8GB of ram when he has 16GB ? The Rosewill Capstone is a good power supply. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528859 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: I already built it. But I've heard that the 6700k and the 4790k perform the same. oh if you already did then stick with it. psu is a tier 3 but if you didn't build then moving to tier 2 and 1. right now stick with it I don't think you need any upgrade at the time. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528869 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author Just now, dexxterlab97 said: oh if you already did then stick with it. psu is a tier 3 but if you didn't build then moving to tier 2 and 1. right now stick with it I don't think you need any upgrade at the time. What's the difference in tiers? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528871 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, lee32uk said: Why would you go with 1 x 8GB of ram when he has 16GB ? The Rosewill Capstone is a good power supply. no i meant 2x8 sorry Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528872 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: What's the difference in tiers? Quailty. TIER 3 is fine Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528875 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said: Quailty. TIER 3 is fine I'm a summing the lower the tier the better the quality Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528886 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: I'm a summing the lower the tier the better the quality Well yes the lower the number Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528890 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Maihym said: I'm a summing the lower the tier the better the quality Yes, and the only upgrade would be the monitor. 1440p IPS or 144hz would do you well. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528902 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, Matu20 said: Yes, and the only upgrade would be the monitor. 1440p IPS or 144hz would do you well. I'm trying to find a monitor that would do good for triple monitor gaming, so something with really small bezels Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528918 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: I'm trying to find a monitor that would do good for triple monitor gaming, so something with really small bezels Or get an ultrawide, much better. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528925 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author Just now, Matu20 said: Or get an ultrawide, much better. Too expensive and not enough space. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528930 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: Too expensive and not enough space. Costs less than good triple setup and takes up less space. What do you mean? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528934 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Maihym said: I'm trying to find a monitor that would do good for triple monitor gaming, so something with really small bezels Just now, Maihym said: Too expensive and not enough space. How is triple monitor less expensive than an ultrawide Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528937 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author Just now, Matu20 said: Costs less than good triple setup and takes up less space. What do you mean? I want 3 monitors though, not a single monitor. 3 ultrawides would be amazing but once again not enough space and costs too much. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528942 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Maihym said: I want 3 monitors though, not a single monitor. 3 ultrawides would be amazing but once again not enough space and costs too much. I mean 1 ultrawide Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8528956 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Maihym said: I want 3 monitors though, not a single monitor. 3 ultrawides would be amazing but once again not enough space and costs too much. Dont, its stupid. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529002 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author 8 minutes ago, Matu20 said: Dont, its stupid. Don't what? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529072 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: Don't what? Dont get 3 seperate monitors for gaming. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529084 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author 2 minutes ago, Matu20 said: Dont get 3 seperate monitors for gaming. Why, how is it stupid? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529099 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, Maihym said: Why, how is it stupid? I dont really feel like explaining. But a single ultrawide will give you all the pros and eliminate the cons. And if you like multimonitor setup, get another cheap one as the second monitor. That would probably be the better way of satisfying your needs. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529115 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 12, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, Matu20 said: I dont really feel like explaining. But a single ultrawide will give you all the pros and eliminate the cons. And if you like multimonitor setup, get another cheap one as the second monitor. That would probably be the better way of satisfying your needs. I'm not trying to use the 3 monitors for pure gaming. It also helps with multi tasking and is very useful. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/659462-anything-i-should-upgrade/#findComment-8529129 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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