Soldato
Yes yes, I know as a minumum these are going to be about 4 weeks IF we are lucky, so I am jumping ahead a bit. But I am getting excited and thought it doesnt hurt to start theory crafting in advance. I use my PC for gaming and very little else, I want to get into +60hz gaming, I already game at 1440p, but would be looking for 120hz+ 1440p gaming setup, as currently run 60hz/fps.
So the guts of my current build is 9/10 years old and is as follows:
Intel i7-2600k Sandybridge clocked at 4.2ghz
BeQuiet Dark Rock 2 Pro cooler
MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard
16GB Mushkin DDR3 1600mhz
EVGA 1070 8GB
Corsair HX850 PSU
250GB sata SSD
1T Sata SSD
I plan on replacing CPU/motherboard/RAM, keep the graphics card for now, I will of course re-use the drives, probably the PSU as its a good unit, I might get a new case but that is more of a personal choice.
So, things I have questions with, and or need suggestions:
1. CPU cooler - is this going to fit on a new AMD CPU? If so I would just re-use this as it's a very good cooler, if not, any suggestions? I am 50/50 on whether to stick with air cooler or go for one of those pre-made closed loop CPU water coolers. I think I would prefer just to stick to an air cooler as there is less to go wrong, but open to suggestions/recommendations.
2. Motherboard - this is where I am failing badly on recent knowledge, are current motherboards already compatible? Will there be new motherboards launched with the new CPU's? I would rather not have to flash a BIOS if I can avoid it, and would prefer to buy one that is just plug and play with a Ryzen 4000. Also, I have no idea on motherboards, I generally prefer MSI from my own experience and what I have read over the years, and would rather avoid Asus for the same reasons. I don't mind spending more on a decent motherboard. Needs to be minimum 64GB RAM compatible, and ideally some good overclocking support.
3. RAM, again, no idea, looking for 64GB off the bat, just in 2x32GB DIMMS as I have read Ryzens dont like all 4 DIMM slots filled.
4. The CPU itself!!! So, for gaming, I am guessing, 8 core tops and highest clock speed?
5. Monitor, current DELL 1440p IPS panel is ok, but limited to 60hz it isnt a gaming monitor as such, I am after a new 1440p 120hz+ monitor, obviously for gaming the higher refersh rate etc the better, as for IPS I am actually not that bothered, honestly I think it a little bit of a marketting thing because I look at this IPS panel compared to a "regular" (for lack of a better term) LED monitor I dont really notice any difference in colour depth etc. Also "G sync" - how does this work? I know very roughly this is where the monitor will keep the refresh rate in line with how much FPS the GPU can deliver, I think this would be a good thing to have.
....budget, I am guessing a monitor, £400, CPU, £400? decent motherboard and RAM £400? £1200 total? - I also appreciate that as the 4000 CPU's are not yet released it would be guess work for the price. Cooler on top, £80?
Thank you
So the guts of my current build is 9/10 years old and is as follows:
Intel i7-2600k Sandybridge clocked at 4.2ghz
BeQuiet Dark Rock 2 Pro cooler
MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard
16GB Mushkin DDR3 1600mhz
EVGA 1070 8GB
Corsair HX850 PSU
250GB sata SSD
1T Sata SSD
I plan on replacing CPU/motherboard/RAM, keep the graphics card for now, I will of course re-use the drives, probably the PSU as its a good unit, I might get a new case but that is more of a personal choice.
So, things I have questions with, and or need suggestions:
1. CPU cooler - is this going to fit on a new AMD CPU? If so I would just re-use this as it's a very good cooler, if not, any suggestions? I am 50/50 on whether to stick with air cooler or go for one of those pre-made closed loop CPU water coolers. I think I would prefer just to stick to an air cooler as there is less to go wrong, but open to suggestions/recommendations.
2. Motherboard - this is where I am failing badly on recent knowledge, are current motherboards already compatible? Will there be new motherboards launched with the new CPU's? I would rather not have to flash a BIOS if I can avoid it, and would prefer to buy one that is just plug and play with a Ryzen 4000. Also, I have no idea on motherboards, I generally prefer MSI from my own experience and what I have read over the years, and would rather avoid Asus for the same reasons. I don't mind spending more on a decent motherboard. Needs to be minimum 64GB RAM compatible, and ideally some good overclocking support.
3. RAM, again, no idea, looking for 64GB off the bat, just in 2x32GB DIMMS as I have read Ryzens dont like all 4 DIMM slots filled.
4. The CPU itself!!! So, for gaming, I am guessing, 8 core tops and highest clock speed?
5. Monitor, current DELL 1440p IPS panel is ok, but limited to 60hz it isnt a gaming monitor as such, I am after a new 1440p 120hz+ monitor, obviously for gaming the higher refersh rate etc the better, as for IPS I am actually not that bothered, honestly I think it a little bit of a marketting thing because I look at this IPS panel compared to a "regular" (for lack of a better term) LED monitor I dont really notice any difference in colour depth etc. Also "G sync" - how does this work? I know very roughly this is where the monitor will keep the refresh rate in line with how much FPS the GPU can deliver, I think this would be a good thing to have.
....budget, I am guessing a monitor, £400, CPU, £400? decent motherboard and RAM £400? £1200 total? - I also appreciate that as the 4000 CPU's are not yet released it would be guess work for the price. Cooler on top, £80?
Thank you