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Post by [-44-] preacher on May 14, 2017 14:49:10 GMT
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated: I will also be adding a wireless and bluetooth gizmo
Intel Core i7-7700K CPU -
Kaby Lake LGA1151, Upto 4.5GHz, 8MB - Retail Box No Cooler - BX80677I77700K MSI Z270M MORTAR LGA 1151 Micro ATX Motherboard Kingston 16GB Kit DDR4 2400Mhz HyperX C15 Dual Channel Kit(8GBx2) - HX424C15FB2K2/16 WD Blue 500GB SSD, 2.5", SATA 6Gb/s, R/W 545Mbs/525Mbs, 3Yr Warranty - WDS500G1B0A Western Digital Blue WD20EZRZ 2TB 3.5" Hard Drive. IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s MSI Geforce GTX 1070 Armor OC 8G Graphics Card Cooler Master GX 650W (CM Storm Edition) - 650W 80+ Bronze PSU Deepcool White Genome II Windowed ATX Mid-Tower Case - White / Blue Helix 360mm WaterCooler Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit English Intl 1pk DSP OEI DVD - KW9-00139 Deepcool RGB Colour LED 350 Strip Lighting Kit (Magnetic) With Remote
Price as configured: $2,489
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Post by [-44-] Pendragon on May 14, 2017 17:10:51 GMT
I have no idea about the price but it looks nice. It should play any game you could want for the next five years or so.
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Post by [-44-] preacher on May 15, 2017 3:05:58 GMT
Hi Pen' thanks for your feedback; It works out to 1428 GB pounds (not sure how that equates to costs over there) however things over here are generally more expensive. Do you think it is worth upgrading to the GTX 1080 graphics or not?
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Post by [-44-] Pendragon on May 15, 2017 7:05:51 GMT
with high-end graphics cards, it's more about the screen resolution and refresh rate you are going to be running at. Graphics cards have gotten ahead of games for the main part. So a £200 quid card is more than capable of running any current came at 1920x1080 @60mhz.
So the faster cards are for high refresh rate monitors or ones with higher resolutions above 1080p. Gamers into competitive shooters like Counter-Strike: GO love high refresh rates. some like high screen resolutions like 1440p and 4K. So it's all about the monitor you have once you get above the mid range cards.
What monitor do you have or are you getting a new one?
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Post by [-44-] preacher on May 15, 2017 8:07:09 GMT
At present a Samsung.
Display Screen Size. 23.6" (16 : 9) Type. LED. Brightness. 250 cd/m² Contrast Ratio. Mega ∞ DCR (Static 1000 : 1) Resolution. 1920 x 1080. Response Time. 5 ms. Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical) 170° / 160° Color Support. 16.7 M.
Am thinking of going a little bigger
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Post by [-44-] Pendragon on May 15, 2017 12:27:11 GMT
If you go bigger but keep the screen resolution at 1920x1080 or even go up to a 1440p you will do just fine with GTX1070 in the listed build. If however, you make the jump to 4K or a high refresh rate gaming monitor (144MHz) then you might want to consider a faster graphics card like the 1080 or 1080Ti.
Personally, I think that the sweet spot for monitors at the moment is 27inch 1440p. I have had a 27-inch 1080p monitor for the last five years. I would find it real hard to go smaller at this point. The text would be clearer if it had a higher screen resolution. Of if I were in the market for a new monitor I would be going for 27-inch, 1440p and if money allowed it would be G-Sync too.
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Post by [-44-] MaryPoppins on May 15, 2017 20:01:04 GMT
I think I would go for a plain case, no fancy lighting effects and put that towards a higher graphics card. the board appears to be designed for amd crossfire and you are opting for NVidia which is not an issue if you intend to stick to a single card. I agree with Pen, your card needs to match your monitor. A good graphics card will only add to the longevity of the build.
Instead of the sata ssd why not use the M2 slot. These types of ssd can be more expensive but are faster.
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Post by [-44-] preacher on May 16, 2017 15:12:40 GMT
Cheers for the help guys, went to the store at lunchtime, have decided to downgrade the case, as I want less light stuff, (I was using it as a starting point) but I am seriously considering changing my monitor.
I was thinking of bigger, but upon reflection I would have to sit further away from my desk as it would be in my face. Therefore I have thought about this model: In reality I do not understand all the spec' stuff
Specifications
Monitor Type Curved Brand Samsung Model C24FG70FQEX Colour Black Screen Size (inches) 23.5 Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 Connectivity 2x HDMI, DisplayPort, Headphone Out Product Width (cm) 54.50 Product Depth (cm) 38.64 Product Height (cm) 52.99 Weight (kg) 5.2000 Manufacturers Express Warranty (months) 36
Price about 340 GB pounds I like the idea of FPS's on this, as well as movies and tv such as GOT. But in reality am I going over the top? All along I have to remember that Australia (and especially Perth) is a bloody expensive place to live, so price wise this is probably normal. Anyway, if I can save a few bob I will as I am buying a new car this year in preparation for [-44-] PIps visit next year, (just packing the barbie away and he knocks the door again, I thought he just left)
The machine I have at present has a G-force Nvidia 680 an i7 3930 cpu @320 ghz, 3201 mhz, 6 core(s), 12 logical processors.
32 gig Ram (seemed like a good idea at the time, but would 16 be enough?) I mention this because when I get a new one my boy wants this one upgraded for himself (and he will pay, that's what jobs are for)
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Post by [-44-] Pendragon on May 16, 2017 22:34:08 GMT
Here is a thought, there is nothing much wrong with your current CPU. To be honest, the one you are looking at as a replacement is not any faster. There is little point swapping a 6 core 12 thread Sandy-E CPU for a 4 core 8 thread consumer grade CPU. You have quad channel RAM that is a match for the newer RAM in latest consumer PC's.
I should know as I have the same CPU. All I did was upgrade my graphics card (980Ti) and add a larger SSD last year. My PC runs all of the games at max settings over 100fps at 1920x1080p.
Your current rig CPU wise is more powerful than many in the clan. Your GPU could do with an update but your CPU should be fine for a few more years. Just drop a GTX 1080 in and buy a new monitor. Your PC should be good for several more years.
note: larger monitors, you don't sit any further back... Just as close but they fill more of your vision.
If you really do want a faster PC then you need to look to AMD Ryzen 8 core 16 thread build, not a consumer grade Intel gaming rig that is no faster than the workstation grade PC you have from 5 years ago. Just because your Ferrari is five years old that is no reason to trade it in for a Focus, even if it is the ST with the Recaro seats and a big wing.
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Post by [-44-] preacher on May 18, 2017 14:58:24 GMT
Thanks for that Pen' However if I upgrade mine, my lad will be a little upset so I am debating.. I told him I was going to get a new one and he could have this one but would have to upgrade it at his cost, it seems the cost is cheaper than I thought. It seems I am stuck in a little of a promise. I will however make it a condition that he upgrade as you have suggested and I get a new one. I have taken note of your suggestions. I will suggest to my boy that he has this computer and he pay for the upgrade, like all parents I will carry the needless cost of replacing what he has,.... Plus I have found a screen I want.. www.harveynorman.com.au/computers-tablets/computers/monitors/samsung-24-curved-gaming-monitor-black.html
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