Question I need suggestions on my old cpu

[Blake10008]

hey guys,

I found an old CPU, and I want to use it for light gaming, mainly for GTA V. It has a Gigabyte P55A UD3R motherboard, an Intel Core i5-760 processor, a Radeon RX 480 GPU, and 16 GB of DDR3 RAM. Do you have any suggestions on upgrading this PC for better performance at a lower cost?

 

[logainofhades]

If it doesn't have one, a 2.5" SSD would be a big help to overall responsiveness of the system. Good CPU cooling will help prevent thermal throttling. Make sure you have a good PSU as well.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Inland Professional 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $169.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-03-17 12:57 EDT-0400

 

[stonecarver]

i7 860 $12.00+ shipping

That's about it. And yes it will still game. Just keep in mind no AVX CPU instruction with the platform.







https://www.ebay.com/itm/1463558261...lp:2332490&itmmeta=01JPJGRMVRQ3V07CWPD8N0APAD

 

[TerryLaze]

GTA V will struggle hard, especially after the new gen update that enables ray tracing.

I would try and sell this system as is and then buy a better used system or build a good completely new base system that can be expanded in the future.