Gaming PC upgrade 2018
in Desktops ·
Since I’ve already got a second PC sitting around with some ancient parts, my plan is to swap out these "old" AMD components from this build and toss them into that machine—then sell the whole thing to help fund the upgrade or replacement of my main rig.
I mean, the whole goal is usually to snag a beefier GPU for less cash, but honestly? I wouldn't jump at a used card if I actually have the budget to just buy something brand new right now.
Like, let me reiterate—the point isn't even really about a massive performance leap; it's more about making the switch over to an Intel + Nvidia setup with roughly the same level of power. Just the fact that everything will be brand new gives me peace of mind that the machine will actually feel better than what I'm running now, even if both systems technically hit similar benchmarks. A shiny new build is going to feel smoother than my old used one, regardless of whether the raw numbers are about the same. I hope that doesn't sound totally idiotic—I really think it makes sense.
Especially since I'm not out here playing the most insane, triple-A demanding titles or anything, but I still want things to feel buttery smooth at my highest resolution. Most of my time is spent on Trackmania 2 Stadium, where I tend to build these huge, complex maps, so I definitely need something a bit more robust than the average player's setup for that game. Besides that, I play Rocket League and Rocksmith 2014, which I'd say fall into that same general demand bracket as TM2.
Hopefully, that clears up why I'm not aiming for top-tier, ultra-high-end components and what my actual logic is. Of course, please set me straight if I'm tripping—I'm definitely not an expert in this field, but this is just how it seems to shake out logically to me. That's exactly why I came to you guys... I wanted to see what you'd personally do if you were standing in my shoes.
Cheers! 😁
I mean, the whole goal is usually to snag a beefier GPU for less cash, but honestly? I wouldn't jump at a used card if I actually have the budget to just buy something brand new right now.
Like, let me reiterate—the point isn't even really about a massive performance leap; it's more about making the switch over to an Intel + Nvidia setup with roughly the same level of power. Just the fact that everything will be brand new gives me peace of mind that the machine will actually feel better than what I'm running now, even if both systems technically hit similar benchmarks. A shiny new build is going to feel smoother than my old used one, regardless of whether the raw numbers are about the same. I hope that doesn't sound totally idiotic—I really think it makes sense.
Especially since I'm not out here playing the most insane, triple-A demanding titles or anything, but I still want things to feel buttery smooth at my highest resolution. Most of my time is spent on Trackmania 2 Stadium, where I tend to build these huge, complex maps, so I definitely need something a bit more robust than the average player's setup for that game. Besides that, I play Rocket League and Rocksmith 2014, which I'd say fall into that same general demand bracket as TM2.
Hopefully, that clears up why I'm not aiming for top-tier, ultra-high-end components and what my actual logic is. Of course, please set me straight if I'm tripping—I'm definitely not an expert in this field, but this is just how it seems to shake out logically to me. That's exactly why I came to you guys... I wanted to see what you'd personally do if you were standing in my shoes.
Cheers! 😁