Hi Everyone, First of all thanks for having checking the thread. I'm really split on where to go.
My Current Build:
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 - 1155
CPU: i7 - 3770k -OC'd 4.5.
GPU: AMD R9 390x
RAM: FuryX 8GB 1333mhz
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus
CPU Cooler: Corsair cooler H80
Monitor: (Do not recall the whole name, only know it's 1080p at 144hz)
VRHeadset: Oculus Rift.
I'm pretty much split on what to do, I'm constantly jumping between these 3 options.
1 - Stay with current setup and upgrade memory to 16gb 2000mhz+, which unfortunately costs around £150. Then in a year or so upgrade the system as a whole but keep GPU.
2 - Not upgrade RAM at the moment, at the end of the year upgrade the MOBO & CPU ETC but keep the GPU as it is for now (find build below).
3- Upgrade GPU to a 1080 first (after the new 1180 releases to grab the price drop) and then upgrade Mobo & CPU at a later date.
CPU & Mobo Upgrade Planned:
i7-8700K
ASUS Intel 1151 Socket Z370
Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3000
£610
Later with a new case and new cooler.
Why I'm unsure which way to proceed:
-If I were to buy RAM for the current setup I would have to upgrade in a year or two anyways, feels like I'm wasting money but would allow me to play smoothly in the meantime.
-While I play on a 1080p screen my R9 390x has started to struggle with new releases and struggles on some VR Games (However with RAM also capping at 90% it's hard to tell if it is just a RAM issue).
-One way I have a feeling I shouldn't change CPU at the moment as Intel seems to be starting to lose the CPU playground, AMD will likely come with a stronger CPU in a year or so.
-RAM prices are a joke
Any suggestions appreciated.
My Current Build:
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 - 1155
CPU: i7 - 3770k -OC'd 4.5.
GPU: AMD R9 390x
RAM: FuryX 8GB 1333mhz
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus
CPU Cooler: Corsair cooler H80
Monitor: (Do not recall the whole name, only know it's 1080p at 144hz)
VRHeadset: Oculus Rift.
I'm pretty much split on what to do, I'm constantly jumping between these 3 options.
1 - Stay with current setup and upgrade memory to 16gb 2000mhz+, which unfortunately costs around £150. Then in a year or so upgrade the system as a whole but keep GPU.
2 - Not upgrade RAM at the moment, at the end of the year upgrade the MOBO & CPU ETC but keep the GPU as it is for now (find build below).
3- Upgrade GPU to a 1080 first (after the new 1180 releases to grab the price drop) and then upgrade Mobo & CPU at a later date.
CPU & Mobo Upgrade Planned:
i7-8700K
ASUS Intel 1151 Socket Z370
Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3000
£610
Later with a new case and new cooler.
Why I'm unsure which way to proceed:
-If I were to buy RAM for the current setup I would have to upgrade in a year or two anyways, feels like I'm wasting money but would allow me to play smoothly in the meantime.
-While I play on a 1080p screen my R9 390x has started to struggle with new releases and struggles on some VR Games (However with RAM also capping at 90% it's hard to tell if it is just a RAM issue).
-One way I have a feeling I shouldn't change CPU at the moment as Intel seems to be starting to lose the CPU playground, AMD will likely come with a stronger CPU in a year or so.
-RAM prices are a joke
Any suggestions appreciated.