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Hello everyone,

A few years back i managed to build a decent pc for 1080p but now that there are more demanding games and the fact the i want to enter the 1440p realm I would like to know your opinion in what parts should I upgrade? Below are my specs:

 

Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
PSU: CORSAIR CX Series CX600 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE  
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 


SSD: SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB
HD: WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive

 

 

Also, what 1440p gaming monitor should I get?

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970 to a 1070/ti and an overclock on your i5 and ram will be your best bet.

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1 minute ago, kuzog said:

Hello everyone,

A few years back i managed to build a decent pc for 1080p but now that there are more demanding games and the fact the i want to enter the 1440p realm I would like to know your opinion in what parts should I upgrade? Below are my specs:

 

Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
PSU: CORSAIR CX Series CX600 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE  
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 


SSD: SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB
HD: WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive

 

 

Also, what 1440p gaming monitor should I get?

1440p at 60hz or 144hz?

 

i'd upgrade gpu to a 1070Ti / 1080

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The GPU obviously although i'd prefer to get 1080p 144hz monitor because it will give u more noticeable improvement especially if u play an e-sport games.

This is subjective of course.

Some may prefer to have eye candy graphics and good looking color.

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14 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

1440p at 60hz or 144hz?

 

i'd upgrade gpu to a 1070Ti / 1080

Preferably at 144hz. Are my parts good and i just need to change my gpu? what about cpu? Which monitor do i need?

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5 minutes ago, Hiya! said:

The GPU obviously although i'd prefer to get 1080p 144hz monitor because it will give u more noticeable improvement especially if u play an e-sport games.

This is subjective of course.

Some may prefer to have eye candy graphics and good looking color.

Yeah i actually want the eye candy graphics experience

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3 minutes ago, kuzog said:

Preferably at 144hz. Are my parts good and i just need to change my gpu? what about cpu? Which monitor do i need?

If u have the budget try to find used i7-4790k.

As for the monitor i dont know there are very wide varieties of monitor out there just take one that has 144hz 1440p resolution with G-sync if u have the budget it will help u eliminate screen tearing and gives u a smooth gameplay experience

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This is my experience with an ultra wide display:

 

I have a 4790k paired with a GTX 1070, my display is an LG 34UM95p | 60hz | 3440x1440

 

While I can push games reasonably well @ 60hz, I'm not so sure the 1070 can push 144hz at this resolution.

 

 

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1 hour ago, kuzog said:

Preferably at 144hz. Are my parts good and i just need to change my gpu? what about cpu? Which monitor do i need?

your current specs might struggle pushing 144hz

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3 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

your current specs might struggle pushing 144hz

Well 60 hz is fine too.

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No get 16gb of ram and clock ur 4690k to 4.4ghz with a AIO then buy a 1070TI or minimum RX580

 

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6 minutes ago, kuzog said:

Well 60 hz is fine too.

then a GTX 1080 is plenty

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