Upgrade advice

[AgentPooky]

Do you guys think buying a mining GPU is dodgy? This one is dirt cheap: Graphics & Video Cards - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6GB for sale in Aliwal North (ID:424234643)

 

[Arise]

Do you guys think buying a mining GPU is dodgy? This one is dirt cheap: Graphics & Video Cards - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6GB for sale in Aliwal North (ID:424234643)

Good price, first message him asking if it was undervolted etc. GPU's used for mining are actually better than those used for gaming if the card was undervolted etc.

 

[AgentPooky]

And please don't get a A320M, atleast try save up later for a budget B450M and get ram with atleast like 3200mhz especially for Ryzen.

3200mhz is also the same price if not a few rands more than 3000mhz.

So I'm looking out for a B450M motherboard, 3200mhz DDR4, and a 3200G AMD processor?

Any brands to look out for on the mobo and RAM?

Good price, first message him asking if it was undervolted etc. GPU's used for mining are actually better than those used for gaming if the card was undervolted etc.

They said they were undervolted. I bought one, hopefully it works alright.

 

[Arise]

Look for a MSI board for AMD, amazing boards IMO.

 

[Notorious_ZA]

My wife has the exact same build just with 16gig ram and a gtx1060 and I can assure you at 1080 gaming it runs well. I am honestly surprised how it runs. Mainly play Apex and GTAV and no issues at all. I would recommend going for a 1060.

 

[Arise]

So I'm looking out for a B450M motherboard, 3200mhz DDR4, and a 3200G AMD processor?

Any brands to look out for on the mobo and RAM?



They said they were undervolted. I bought one, hopefully it works alright.

Also, any ram is fine if it comes from a well known brand (Corsair, G.skill etc)

 

[Arise]

My wife has the exact same build just with 16gig ram and a gtx1060 and I can assure you at 1080 gaming it runs well. I am honestly surprised how it runs. Mainly play Apex and GTAV and no issues at all. I would recommend going for a 1060.

He got a 1060 for 1.2K? Definitely worth it at that price

 

[AgentPooky]

He got a 1060 for 1.2K? Definitely worth it at that price

Let's hope it doesn't explode after a week!

 

[Notorious_ZA]

He got a 1060 for 1.2K? Definitely worth it at that price

Yeah definitely worth it.

 

[Notorious_ZA]

Let's hope it doesn't explode after a week!

Ask the guy if it has any sort of warranty or at least the packaging and invoice can always add it to home insurance should something happen.

 

[Arise]

Let's hope it doesn't explode after a week!

Tell me if it works well, ill buy one too probs.

 

[AgentPooky]

Tell me if it works well, ill buy one too probs.

Will let you know when I get it.

 

[HolyCowImAnoOb]

Do you guys think buying a mining GPU is dodgy? This one is dirt cheap: Graphics & Video Cards - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6GB for sale in Aliwal North (ID:424234643)

As long as an invoice is supplied and warrenty is intact go for it..

 

[AgentPooky]

As long as an invoice is supplied and warrenty is intact go for it..

I somehow don't think those things are included

 

[Cookie]

Iv bought form him before. Was all legit and had warranty.

Just check with him that the one you are buying is still under warranty. You don't really want a card that is out of warranty

 

[AgentPooky]

Iv bought form him before. Was all legit and had warranty.

Just check with him that the one you are buying is still under warranty. You don't really want a card that is out of warranty

I already bought it LOL. Will message to check.

 

[AgentPooky]

Is going for AMD a better option than say this that was previously posted: Core i3 9100F TUF B360M-PLUS 8GB RGB Upgrade Kit

 

[AgentPooky]

Get a 1060 or RX570, its already a shit ton faster than your current card, i estimate around 4x more horsepower

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Dont be stressed about the mining cards, these guys had to tune their cards to be efficient, underclocked them too as the PSU sata power cables would be the first thing to fail.. Sata power cables are used to power the GPU risers, and the plug would literally melt off if not optimally tuned.

Id suggest getting something with a bit more IPC performance, perhaps look at some of the newer gen stuff once you get a chance..
These quotes are for CPU, MOBO and RAM
Has iGPU

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Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

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i know its evetech and after sales service with them is questionable, but just using them as an example..

From what I’ve researched, the i3 9100f seems to be a better option than AMD in the same price range if I have a GPU. Is this correct? That intel upgrade kit is really well priced.

 

[Arise]

From what I’ve researched, the i3 9100f seems to be a better option than AMD in the same price range if I have a GPU. Is this correct? That intel upgrade kit is really well priced.

The Intel bundle has a motherboard which only supports up to 2666mhz ram (Not sure if you can OC) , don't have a clue as to why they have 3000mhz ram. Should also just contact them to see if they will put in 2 or 1 stick/s considering they have the right to choose (If 1 stick, goodbye to dual channel which is a big hit to FPS)

I would recommend saving up a bit more for a custom bundle on Wootware, going for the Ryzen 5 2600, 16gb 3000mhz (2x8, CL16) and then a Asus Prime B450M-K (Motherboard supports up to 2666mhz, but you can OC up to 3200mhz) for around 5.6K shipped.

The 2600 can get quite a bit more FPS in games and also if you're looking to edit, theres that!

 

[AgentPooky]

The Intel bundle has a motherboard which only supports up to 2666mhz ram (Not sure if you can OC) , don't have a clue as to why they have 3000mhz ram. Should also just contact them to see if they will put in 2 or 1 stick/s considering they have the right to choose (If 1 stick, goodbye to dual channel which is a big hit to FPS)

I would recommend saving up a bit more for a custom bundle on Wootware, going for the Ryzen 5 2600, 16gb 3000mhz (2x8, CL16) and then a Asus Prime B450M-K (Motherboard supports up to 2666mhz, but you can OC up to 3200mhz) for around 5.6K shipped.

The 2600 can get quite a bit more FPS in games and also if you're looking to edit, theres that!

Thanks. Is it true that the intel chips don’t really benefit for significantly faster ram while the AMD ones do? Perhaps that’s why the motherboard doesn’t go so high? I also see there’s another bundle with the H370-F motherboard. Any thoughts?

I would ideally like to keep the cost around 4K or below.

 

[Arise]

Yup, with AMD +600Mhz could get you around a 5-20 FPS difference in some games, which is why most people recommend 3000MHz + when getting ram.

Could you link the motherboard combo.

 

[AgentPooky]

Yup, with AMD +600Mhz could get you around a 5-20 FPS difference in some games, which is why most people recommend 3000MHz + when getting ram.

Could you link the motherboard combo.

Sure: Core i3 9100F ROG Strix H370-F 8GB RGB Upgrade Kit

 

[Arise]

Sure: Core i3 9100F ROG Strix H370-F 8GB RGB Upgrade Kit

When I get home, I'll look at some alternatives

That bundle is good, but would only recommend if you plan on upgrading to like 16gb ram.

For todays standards, would recommend 16GB 3000mhz, a B450M mobo / Z370 / Z390 and either a 2ND gen Ryzen or 3RD gen / Intel i5/7 8/9th gen

Will share some other bundles later on

 

[AgentPooky]

When I get home, I'll look at some alternatives

That bundle is good, but would only recommend if you plan on upgrading to like 16gb ram.

For todays standards, would recommend 16GB 3000mhz, a B450M mobo / Z370 / Z390 and either a 2ND gen Ryzen or 3RD gen / Intel i5/7 8/9th gen

Will share some other bundles later on

Thank you, appreciate the help! I can upgrade at a later stage, just need something decent to complement the 1060 for now.

 

[AgentPooky]

I could always also upgrade at a later stage, so get a B450 mobo and a cheaper Ryzen for now, and then later on if I feel I need it, I could swap out the processor.

 

[AgentPooky]

Oh looks like the eve tech upgrade kits FOR AMD are out, I need a micro-ATX motherboard and the B450 they have is ATX.

 

[Arise]

Alright,

The Asus Mobo is also a ATX if not mistaken? I have some time to go look around right now so I'll go do that and see what I can find for you

 

[Arise]

I think the best is to go for Intel right now, the upgrades that I found were the best were quite expensive.. around 5-6k shipped.

 

[AgentPooky]

I think the best is to go for Intel right now, the upgrades that I found were the best were quite expensive.. around 5-6k shipped.

And what do you think about going for a cheap AMD and then upgrading the processor at a later stage?

 

[Arise]

Honestly, would do that, just don't get a A320, try get a B450M or something.

That would be a good idea, make sure its 3000mhz ram + and i guess also 16gb