Need Upgrading advice!

[lil harry btw]

After along think, i think its best for me to start getting parts for my PC i play Fortnite at a high level and Fps later on in the game i got to 60 - 80fps, this is a big disadvantage for me because i need a constant 144fps since i have got a 144hz monitor. I have always had an idea of trying to stream my gameplay but when i do i just get even lower fps. i will have around 600-700£ to be able to buy the parts.

(p.s im clueless on what to get and i dont have any idea on how to build it, but my dads friend will help me put it together)

I already have 8gb of ram the same as my current ram just waiting to for everything to go in first.


Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 6600K @ 3.50GHz
Skylake 14nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1069MHz (15-15-15-36)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Z170-E (LGA1151)
Graphics
ZOWIE XL LCD (1920x1080@144Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (ZOTAC International)
Storage
111GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 120GB (SATA (SSD))
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1SB10C (SATA )
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NSD0
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

hoping this helps and i will be happy to read what anyone has to say, remember i have 600-700£ to help me upgrade

 

[Joxeon]

Just upgrading the Gpu will get you to 144hz maybe a rtx2070 super or 5700xt.

 

[lil harry btw]

Just upgrading the Gpu will get you to 144hz maybe a rtx2070 super or 5700xt.

144fps? and what gpu do you think

 

[Danny75]

You'll need a better gaming+streaming CPU as well. Even ignoring your wish to stream, a 6600K is not a good pairing for something like 5700 XT in Fortnite. The CPU is going to be pegged to the limit and probability of stutter will be high.

 

[Joxeon]

144fps? and what gpu do you think

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kfa2...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-0a5-kf.html

Is a good deal on at the minute. Would get the Gpu first and overclock the CPU and see how you go.

 

[lil harry btw]

You'll need a better gaming+streaming CPU as well. Even ignoring your wish to stream, a 6600K is not a good pairing for something like 5700 XT in Fortnite. The CPU is going to be pegged to the limit and probability of stutter will be high.

any good CPUs that you have in mind?

 

[lil harry btw]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kfa2...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-0a5-kf.html

Is a good deal on at the minute. Would get the Gpu first and overclock the CPU and see how you go.

what cpu do you think?

 

[lil harry btw]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kfa2...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-0a5-kf.html

Is a good deal on at the minute. Would get the Gpu first and overclock the CPU and see how you go.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...hz-socket-am4-processor-retail-cp-3b9-am.html would this be okay for my system?

 

[Joxeon]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...hz-socket-am4-processor-retail-cp-3b9-am.html would this be okay for my system?

You would need a new motherboard and most likely new ram with that cpu.

The 2 best CPUs for your current board would be an i7 6700k or an i7 7700k or even the non k versions of these if you're not planning to overclock, sourcing these 2nd hand would be the best option.

 

[lil harry btw]

You would need a new motherboard and most likely new ram with that cpu.

The 2 best CPUs for your current board would be an i7 6700k or an i7 7700k or even the non k versions of these if you're not planning to overclock, sourcing these 2nd hand would be the best option.

ok great i wasnt on planning on overclocking my cpu the i7 6700k looking good, should i upgrade the graphic card as well?

 

[Danny75]

Find out which RAM you have. The specs in your first post only tell us what speed it's currently running at. Use CPU-Z, look at the SPD tab to see what the XMP speed is.

 

[Joxeon]

ok great i wasnt on planning on overclocking my cpu the i7 6700k looking good, should i upgrade the graphic card as well?

If your not planning to overclock the CPU you would want is the i7 6700 no k on the end, the k versions have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and carry a premium price.

 

[lil harry btw]

If your not planning to overclock the CPU you would want is the i7 6700 no k on the end, the k versions have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and carry a premium price.

okay im thankful on your help means a lot! apart from the CPU and adding the ram, should i get a 2070? or something around that?

 

[Danny75]

any good CPUs that you have in mind?

It depends on the RAM you have.

6700K/7700K you won't be able to stream without issues so bear that in mind.

If you have fast 3000+ MHz RAM, then you could get a 3700X, B450 Tomahawk and an RTX 2060 Super, RX 5700 XT or RTX 2070. Streaming would be very good with Fortnite gaming at 144 fps 1080p no problem. Even an RTX 2060 would achieve that with very good settings.

 

[lil harry btw]

Find out which RAM you have. The specs in your first post only tell us what speed it's currently running at. Use CPU-Z, look at the SPD tab to see what the XMP speed is.

SPD : set to 0 to disable SPD reading. 1 to enable. thats all it says?

 

[lil harry btw]

It depends on the RAM you have.

6700K/7700K you won't be able to stream without issues so bear that in mind.

If you have fast 3000+ MHz RAM, then you could get a 3700X, B450 Tomahawk and an RTX 2060 Super, RX 5700 XT or RTX 2070. Streaming would be very good with Fortnite gaming at 144 fps 1080p no problem. Even an RTX 2060 would achieve that with very good settings.

i have 4GB DDR4 2400

 

[Danny75]

i have 4GB DDR4 2400

Ryzen's not so good with slow RAM.

If you find a buyer for your old system first (or at least the 2400 DDR4, 6600K, Z170 board and GTX 970), then you could add the returns onto the £700 budget and get a worthwhile streaming and gaming upgrade, like so:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
• 1 x MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £89.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan TUF Gaming Alliance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Blac= £65.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £375.00

Total: £842.07 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

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You might have enough then for a larger SSD as well.

Otherwise, if you're happy with just a gaming boost (no streaming) then go with Joxeon's suggestion/s. Don't pay silly money for a used 6700K or 7700K though. Maybe £100 tops.

 

[lil harry btw]

Ryzen's not so good with slow RAM.

If you find a buyer for your old system first (or at least the 2400 DDR4, 6600K, Z170 board and GTX 970), then you could add the returns onto the £700 budget and get a worthwhile streaming and gaming upgrade, like so:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
• 1 x MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £89.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan TUF Gaming Alliance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Blac= £65.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £375.00

Total: £842.07 (includes shipping: £11.10)
​

You might have enough then for a larger SSD as well.

Otherwise, if you're happy with just a gaming boost (no streaming) then go with Joxeon's suggestion/s. Don't pay silly money for a used 6700K or 7700K though. Maybe £100 tops.

im proper happy for you giving me this advice, would i be able to go with a nvidia or will it not work with that motherboard?

 

[Danny75]

im proper happy for you giving me this advice, would i be able to go with a nvidia or will it not work with that motherboard?

Nvidia will be fine too.