- Apr 2, 2017
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Hi guys,
I am an engineering student, looking to go to mechanical engineering at University.
I have seen some great articles on Tom's hardware, which helped me a lot when I was looking for some opinions and reviews on technical components and other stuff I wanted to purchase.
Currently, I am not too sure what to go for, which is why, I have created this post.
As I have said, I am looking to upgrade my desktop pc.
I am looking to be capable to do autoCAD and Solidworks work renderings, and projects on it, as well as some gaming on Battlefield 3 and the latest Tomb Raider if possible.
My Desktop PC features the following hardware:
User Benchmarks: Game 13%, Desk 36%, Work 16%
CPU: Intel Core i5 650 - 44.1%
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 530 - 4.2%
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB - 57.6%
RAM: Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2x2GB - 31.7%
MBD: Acer Aspire M5811
A full CPU-Z report can be accessed here: https://goo.gl/BS4Roc
In my experience throughout the time I have had this computer, I felt it short of doing some photoshopping and some average gaming.
I feel as the computer has some lack of power, which I think is due to its weak PSU, from the feedback I have seen on some websites as being the culprit.
The GPU is not something that is able to take minimum 3d or light graphical processing work, as you can see it has a very awful score in the benchmarks.
The computer has also some graphical problems, as it does not produce a sharp picture even in a resolution of 85 Hz @ 1360x768.
The computer is about 6 or 7 years old, and it is a fairly decent computer for multimedia and basic stuff.
This is why, I am thinking on upgrading some of its components to at least be able to run some 3d software, without too much hassle, and also be able to play a little when I need.
I've been looking to upgrade my graphics board and power supply to do the job.
In terms of GPU, I have seen the GTX 660 and GTX 750, also I have seen some HD 7870 and HD 7970 or HD7770. This are on budget and not too bad in some reviews.
In terms of PSU, I am looking something capable to support the GPU, I have seen the Corsairs and Seasonic brands as being the good quality ones.
I have already bought a combo keyboard and mouse from Cooler Master which is for gaming. I wasn't even thinking on buying it, but for £26 it is not that bad, assuming it is a keyboard and mouse set. Initially I was just looking to replace my old junky keyboard, and my HP mouse to be able to do work quickly.
This combo does the job, and also lets me do some average gaming.
All in all, I am looking into just going on a budget upgrade for my desktop, not going too much past £170 on some used GPU, or brand new, and also a power supply.
I would like to hear the community's feedback to give me some guidance on buying the right components.
I am an engineering student, looking to go to mechanical engineering at University.
I have seen some great articles on Tom's hardware, which helped me a lot when I was looking for some opinions and reviews on technical components and other stuff I wanted to purchase.
Currently, I am not too sure what to go for, which is why, I have created this post.
As I have said, I am looking to upgrade my desktop pc.
I am looking to be capable to do autoCAD and Solidworks work renderings, and projects on it, as well as some gaming on Battlefield 3 and the latest Tomb Raider if possible.
My Desktop PC features the following hardware:
User Benchmarks: Game 13%, Desk 36%, Work 16%
CPU: Intel Core i5 650 - 44.1%
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 530 - 4.2%
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB - 57.6%
RAM: Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2x2GB - 31.7%
MBD: Acer Aspire M5811
A full CPU-Z report can be accessed here: https://goo.gl/BS4Roc
In my experience throughout the time I have had this computer, I felt it short of doing some photoshopping and some average gaming.
I feel as the computer has some lack of power, which I think is due to its weak PSU, from the feedback I have seen on some websites as being the culprit.
The GPU is not something that is able to take minimum 3d or light graphical processing work, as you can see it has a very awful score in the benchmarks.
The computer has also some graphical problems, as it does not produce a sharp picture even in a resolution of 85 Hz @ 1360x768.
The computer is about 6 or 7 years old, and it is a fairly decent computer for multimedia and basic stuff.
This is why, I am thinking on upgrading some of its components to at least be able to run some 3d software, without too much hassle, and also be able to play a little when I need.
I've been looking to upgrade my graphics board and power supply to do the job.
In terms of GPU, I have seen the GTX 660 and GTX 750, also I have seen some HD 7870 and HD 7970 or HD7770. This are on budget and not too bad in some reviews.
In terms of PSU, I am looking something capable to support the GPU, I have seen the Corsairs and Seasonic brands as being the good quality ones.
I have already bought a combo keyboard and mouse from Cooler Master which is for gaming. I wasn't even thinking on buying it, but for £26 it is not that bad, assuming it is a keyboard and mouse set. Initially I was just looking to replace my old junky keyboard, and my HP mouse to be able to do work quickly.
This combo does the job, and also lets me do some average gaming.
All in all, I am looking into just going on a budget upgrade for my desktop, not going too much past £170 on some used GPU, or brand new, and also a power supply.
I would like to hear the community's feedback to give me some guidance on buying the right components.
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