- May 21, 2016
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Hi All
My motherboard was damaged recently (have a separate thread for that here : Link), and I am considering upgrading parts of my rig.
Current config :
Primary use :
Thanks in advance for any help you are able to provide.
My motherboard was damaged recently (have a separate thread for that here : Link), and I am considering upgrading parts of my rig.
Current config :
- MB : Asus Rampage V Extreme
- Proc : Intel Core i7 5820K
- RAM : 32GB => 4 x 8GB, G Skill Ripjaws V 2666 C15Q
- GPU : Zotact GTX1080 Amp Extreme
- Proc Cooler : Corsair H115i
- PSU : Corsair RM1000i
- Storage : 250GB SATA SSD (OS); 500GB SATA SSD(Games); WD Black 4 TB (Gen Storage)
- Drive : LG WH14NS40 Bluray Writer
- Case : Corsair 750D
- Monitor : Acer Predator XB271HU
Primary use :
- Gaming
- Photo editing (Lightroom, Photoshop, Focus stacking software)
1. Considering going the AMD way.
Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) + AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Any counterarguments ?
2. Will the 2666 Mhz RAM modules (quad channel kit if IIRC) cause any issues ?
3. Hoping to reuse the CPU cooler. Corsair website says : "Purchase bracket CW-8960011 on CORSAIR webstore for compatibility with AMD socket AM4". So, I am assuming I could keep this (though I couldn't find the part after a quick search online - I am from India BTW) ?
4. My current PSU should suffice ?
5. Will most probably add a 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD. Any suggestions ? Something mid-tier maybe ?
Thanks in advance for any help you are able to provide.