Exactly. That’s why I always include the price right in the link—I don't want anyone coming after me saying, "WTF, Timothy Kim60 is drinking the profits."
I mean, look, it isn't even $533 bad, but they've spoiled us with all those sales lately. We've gotten used to seeing $1200-$433 as the absolute standard.
This is easily one of the best values I've seen lately. Getting 1440p on a 32" screen means the pixel density feels just like having 1080p on a 23" or 24"
Look, the GTX 1650 isn't exactly the king of price-to-performance value, but if you're working with a tight budget, it’s pretty much the best card you can grab to actually make gaming happen. It’s a necessity at that price point. Whether you play casually or dive in deep, it gets the job done.
I personally ran Fortnite on a slightly weaker GPU—textures on high, AA on high, view distance maxed out, 1080p resolution, with everything else set to low or off—and I still pulled a solid 70+ FPS minimum.
shadowpanther0 said:I just can't find any drivers or firmware for this specific model anywhere...
I don't recall the exact steps for Windows 7, but try searching for "device manager" in your search bar. Locate the DVD/CD-ROM drive, double-click it so the properties window pops up, and then double-click again. Go to the Drivers tab and select "Update Driver."
That first AOC model you mentioned is a solid choice. Generally speaking, you're looking for a 24" 1080p display with either an IPS or VA panel—and if gaming is the priority, make sure it hits at least 75Hz and supports FreeSync.
Since you're working with an ATX motherboard, you've got plenty of room to play with. Do you have any fans installed, or even space for them at the front and back? If so, what's their diameter? It might also help if you could snap a quick photo of the case
Technically, any GPU should fit any motherboard these days... You have to order and pay for the bracket separately, but looking at the Corsair site, it seems they've discontinued them altogether. Your only options now are eBay, AliExpress, or Amazon... honestly, it might actually be more cost-effective just to swap out the cooler entirely.
What kind of case are you running? It's pretty much impossible to guess what will fit without knowing the dimensions...
Look, based on what you just listed, your current setup should be more than enough to handle it. If you really want an upgrade, maybe consider swapping in a stronger graphics card—an RX 570 is pretty new and runs about 1200-$433
Since the load isn't even approaching its peak, we aren't looking at a power supply that would drag your components down with it; rather, it would simply trigger a preventive shutdown before any damage could occur.
Douglas Roberts49 said:Fine... I'm passing on the 144Hz 👍
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Look, if you're playing multiplayer games, just go for the 144Hz. Honestly, these 24" VA monitors at 144Hz aren't significantly more expensive than the 60/75Hz ones, and you get the benefit of smoother gameplay even when you're hitting 90-100 fps. Just don't expect a constant 144fps minimum when you're running high-detail AAA titles.
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When you're looking at demanding AAA titles and high-end settings, this GPU just isn't going to cut it—whether you're aiming for 1080p at 144Hz or trying to push 1440p at 60/75Hz.
Then again, most people chasing 144Hz are usually playing games where that specific CPU and GPU combo is perfectly tuned, if not outright overkill (think Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Overwatch, or Fortnite).
Not really. Response time doesn't matter much when you're stuck with a 60 or 75Hz monitor. It only becomes a factor once you step up to a 144Hz display, which inherently features better response times anyway. Honestly, that specific spec isn't even worth looking at right now.
Go with the second option, but you need to make a choice: do you want higher resolution and a larger screen, or do you want that 144Hz refresh rate? Also, I'd recommend hunting for it through a more reputable retailer just in case you need to deal with returns or warranty issues later.
Unless you're in a massive rush, I’d suggest holding off until summer. Between the upcoming Ryzen 3000 series and the likely price drops on the RTX 2080 and Radeon VII (which is already getting much cheaper), you might find better value. Honestly, even a 2070Ti could end up being the smarter play by then.
Amanda Kelly, you missed the two most critical pieces of information: what’s the total budget, and what exactly are you planning to use this PC for?
Regarding running a RAID setup with two NVMe drives, it looks doable, though you'll definitely need to double-check the specific motherboard specs first.