The Old 'Upgrade or Start From Scratch'

[JackKachowski]

Let me start with my build:

• MSI z97 gaming 5 mb
• i5 4690k cpu (non-oced, stock fan  )
• Corsair Vengeance ddr3 32gb
• Powercolor Radeon R9 280x 3gb GPU

also, link to build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GTwKFd

 

I need some advice. I've been wanting a 1060 6gb to replace my GPU. I have tons of heat problems with mine and honestly its been having a lot of general problems lately. I'm not sure if I should just build a new pc ground-up or try to work with what I have. I could invest in a colling system for my cpu to oc it, and honestly I haven't had any problems with it. The question is: is it worth buying a new motherboard for ddr4? If I did get ddr4 I would obviously need a new cpu as well. I just don't know if getting a 1060 or something similar would constitute needed ddr4 or anything else. If it does I would honestly just start a new build from scratch. I'm upgrading the card regardless, just hesitant on if I should just go for a new build at this point.

 

thanks

[AlTech]

I'd wait for GTX 11 series or the next RX series.

 

Also, at this point, I'd suggest platform upgrade to something like a 2600 and a X470/B350 board.

[nzjacob]

I would keep the platform if your only getting a 1060. your CPU is still not enough to bottleneck a 1060:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q7lIYRK5T0ABLvAkgbM_2jJGvbhlep27mR-eRcCy4FA/edit?usp=sharing

 

and with the DDR4 prices plus extra latency you should just save your money .. and maybe put a decent cooler on the CPU for a sweet overclock.

[Crazycatman]

26 minutes ago, JackKachowski said:

Let me start with my build:

• MSI z97 gaming 5 mb
• i5 4690k cpu (non-oced, stock fan  )
• Corsair Vengeance ddr3 32gb
• Powercolor Radeon R9 280x 3gb GPU

also, link to build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GTwKFd

 

I need some advice. I've been wanting a 1060 6gb to replace my GPU. I have tons of heat problems with mine and honestly its been having a lot of general problems lately. I'm not sure if I should just build a new pc ground-up or try to work with what I have. I could invest in a colling system for my cpu to oc it, and honestly I haven't had any problems with it. The question is: is it worth buying a new motherboard for ddr4? If I did get ddr4 I would obviously need a new cpu as well. I just don't know if getting a 1060 or something similar would constitute needed ddr4 or anything else. If it does I would honestly just start a new build from scratch. I'm upgrading the card regardless, just hesitant on if I should just go for a new build at this point.

 

thanks

If I was in your place in the exact moment, I would

1. Get a 1060 6GB. From my experience a MSI Armor OCV1 gets the clocks you see in my signature without going over 66C ever.
2. Get a All-in-one liquid cooler. A EVGA CLC 280 is best of the best OR a Corsair H100i V1 or V2 are equally great!
3. Have you OCed your RAM yet?

[Taf the Ghost]

First order of business is probably a case fan or two upgrade, and a new CPU cooler.

 

While you're doing that, it might be worth taking apart your GPU, cleaning it and putting new thermal paste on it.

 

Unless you're doing encoding, I'd stick with the CPU/Motherboard combo for the time being. Just get some better cooling on it, either an AIO or a good air cooler. You'll probably get more out of cleaning/new thermal paste/new CPU cooler than you will a full system upgrade at the moment. (A good CPU cooler will also work on a future system, as well.)