PC Upgrade, CPU Based

[Tanner69046]

I just graduated high school and as any responsible PC gamer would do I plan on blowing my graduation money on pc parts. I currently have a GTX 980TI running with an i7 4770k. I am using a 1080p 60 hz display. The idea is that I want to get a 1440p and 144hz monitor and get the i5 8440. What I'm essentially asking is would a GTX 980TI compiled with the i5 8440 be enough horsepower to run a 1440p and 144 hz monitor? Also I would love suggestions for a motherboard to go with the i5 8440, some cheap (lol) ddr4 ram, and the best 1440p 144hz monitors out there right now. I know it's asking a lot but please help lol.

[i_build_nanosuits]

4 minutes ago, Tanner69046 said:

I just graduated high school and as any responsible PC gamer would do I plan on blowing my graduation money on pc parts. I currently have a GTX 980TI running with an i7 4770k. I am using a 1080p 60 hz display. The idea is that I want to get a 1440p and 144hz monitor and get the i5 8440. What I'm essentially asking is would a GTX 980TI compiled with the i5 8440 be enough horsepower to run a 1440p and 144 hz monitor? Also I would love suggestions for a motherboard to go with the i5 8440, some cheap (lol) ddr4 ram, and the best 1440p 144hz monitors out there right now. I know it's asking a lot but please help lol.

all you need is a new monitor and later a GPU upgrade...your current CPU is just as good as the i5-8400...i know cause i use one and it's plenty.

My previous card was a 980ti and it was flawless for 1440p i was playing everything on high with 80 to 120FPS.

 

This is a kick ass 2560x1440 Gsync monitor for the price it's worth every penny:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BcTrxr/dell-monitor-s2716dg

[Tanner69046]

6 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

all you need is a new monitor and later a GPU upgrade...your current CPU is just as good as the i5-8400...i know cause i use one and it's plenty.

My previous card was a 980ti and it was flawless for 1440p i was playing everything on high with 80 to 120FPS.

 

This is a kick ass 2560x1440 Gsync monitor for the price it's worth every penny:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BcTrxr/dell-monitor-s2716dg

Oh man I just looked at the benchmark comparisons for the 2 cpus and I didn't realize that the i7 4770k was still kicking ass lol. It helps that I have mine overclocked a bit too. I'll be sure to look into that monitor too.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, Tanner69046 said:

Oh man I just looked at the benchmark comparisons for the 2 cpus and I didn't realize that the i7 4770k was still kicking ass lol. It helps that I have mine overclocked a bit too. I'll be sure to look into that monitor too.

yeah what you really need to drastically improve your gaming experience right now is a new monitor...in the future when you find you have to reduce your settings too much for your likings just sell the 980ti and buy a next gen high end card...get a Gsync monitor, it's really worth it!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

No need to upgrade - That's still a kick-ass system - a 4770K is still an awesome gaming CPU and a 980 Ti = 1070. Buy another 980 Ti and SLI them if you want to upgrade your hardware, but a monitor upgrade is definitely in order. The Dell SD2417DG or SD2716DG are both great options for your system

 

@Tanner69046

[i_build_nanosuits]

2 minutes ago, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

The Dell SD2417DG or SD2716DG are both great options for your system

 

@Tanner69046

i would really try to swing for the 27'' monitor though...the 24'' at 1440p is too small and it's a waste imo...things looks better and more impressive on a bigger screen

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Just now, i_build_nanosuits said:

i would really try to swing for the 27'' monitor though...the 24'' at 1440p is too small and it's a waste imo...things looks better and more impressive on a bigger screen

This is true, he says through his 34" ultrawide.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

This is true, he says through his 34" ultrawide.

34'' ultrawide is the same height as a 27'' 16:9...but wider

they are a lot more expensive though, especially for a 100hz screen with Gsync...

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1 minute ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

34'' ultrawide is the same height as a 27'' 16:9...but wider

they are a lot more expensive though, especially for a 100hz screen with Gsync...

Yep, $970 for mine. You could get 2 1/2 SD2716DG's for that.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

Yep, $970 for mine. You could get 2 1/2 SD2716DG's for that.

see...i bought mine quite a long time ago...when they were quite new...it's a 27'' 2560x1440 Gsync IPS and i paid 900$ for it so you didnt do too bad!!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Just now, i_build_nanosuits said:

see...i bought mine quite a long time ago...when they were quite new...it's a 27'' 2560x1440 Gsync IPS and i paid 900$ for it so you didnt do too bad!!

eh yeah. Now Samsung has that 32/9 thing out so I expect we'll see some 3840x1080 monitors at Computex.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

eh yeah. Now Samsung has that 32/9 thing out so I expect we'll see some 3840x1080 monitors at Computex.

i think thos are stupid personally...i don't like even the ultrawide ones to be honest...it just feels wierd to me, especially for FPS games.

 

[Tanner69046]

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Thoughts on this one? I just talked to a few friends that have this one and they said they've liked it so far.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Just now, i_build_nanosuits said:

i think thos are stupid personally...i don't like even the ultrawide ones to be honest...it just feels wierd to me, especially for FPS games.

 

219 is awesome for the grand strategy stuff I play - you can see so much of the map at once!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Just now, Tanner69046 said:

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Thoughts on this one? I just talked to a few friends that have this one and they said they've liked it so far.

Only 1080p for $100 less than an SD2716DG on promo. Not worth it.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, Tanner69046 said:

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Thoughts on this one? I just talked to a few friends that have this one and they said they've liked it so far.

yeah, no...a few minutes ago you were going to waste 500$+ on a new intel platform, make yourself a favor and get yourself a modern 1440p Gsync monitor...your friends will not believe how lucky you are when they'll see that thing, and you'll be so glad you did spend that money on something that will serve you in an epic way for the next 5 years or more

it's just worth it man.