Is it possible to have an upgrade path to this computer

[soulofwar]

Hi, I have a sturdy computer that have been following me for a while now and I would like to upgrade it a bit. First is it worth it to work from this setup or the money I could "save" is marginal. I'm not strap for cash I jus don't like to throw away good stuff, and so far most of everything I throw at it work with good spec.

I would like to keep the upgrade closer to 500 canadian and not more than a 1000$.

Thanks

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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/5/2018, 09:16:55
Machine name: ASYLUM
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7751
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/21/12 10:49:18 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16330MB RAM
Page File: 5586MB used, 27072MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 660 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1183&SUBSYS_36683842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2725 MB
Dedicated Memory: 3008 MB
Shared Memory: 3813 MB

 

[core0]

What are the specs of your computer?

 

[soulofwar]

I did not forget to copy the info...

 

[captaincharisma]

we will need to know the full specs of your computer to know for sure. also if this is a brand name computer or not

 

[aquielisunari]

I did not forget to copy the info...

First would be a new GFX card. Nothing less than the 1060 6GB is where I would look.

After that I would look at a 3770K(used?)

$1000 Canadian isn't enough, or even close to enough for a completely new build that would outperform your current build. Unless you are upgrading to the 8700K and have a much higher budget I'd only upgrade your GFX card. I have the 4690K which is 3 years old but is still just fine for most every game. The 4790K would be the only upgrade I'd consider if I could find it for $100. I just upgraded from a 970 FTW up to a 1080 Ti FTW3 Hybrid.

 

[core0]

Sorry, when I first viewed your post the specs were not shown.

So, from what I can see you are better off saving your money and buying a whole new system, rather than spend the time upgrading parts. Your system is running an old 1155 socket type and can only support DDR3 ram. If I were you, I would look into affordable Ryzen CPU and AM4 motherboards. Ryzen is very power efficient and powerful for the money. Buy DDR4 RAM with your new motherboard, maybe spend the money on a 1060. Also, I would get 1tb hard drive and 250gb/500gb ssd (that's enough storage for the normal person). To sum it up, don't upgrade . your parts one by one. Just purchase a whole new system at the same time.

 

[captaincharisma]

I did not forget to copy the info...

First would be a new GFX card. Nothing less than the 1060 6GB is where I would look.

After that I would look at a 3770K(used?)

agreed, the cheapest upgrade path would be to get the 3rd gen i7 3770K CPU and and a 1050/1060 or Radeon equivalent GPU but with how ryzen and intel's coffee lake 8th gen CPU have changed the landscape it may be more cost effective to go for a new ryzen build. but with the prices these days it hard to even do a PC upgrade for that much cash especially in Canada

 

[soulofwar]

Sorry, when I first viewed your post the specs were not shown.

So, from what I can see you are better off saving your money and buying a whole new system, rather than spend the time upgrading parts. Your system is running an old 1155 socket type and can only support DDR3 ram. If I were you, I would look into affordable Ryzen CPU and AM4 motherboards. Ryzen is very power efficient and powerful for the money. Buy DDR4 RAM with your new motherboard, maybe spend the money on a 1060. Also, I would get 1tb hard drive and 250gb/500gb ssd (that's enough storage for the normal person). To sum it up, don't upgrade . your parts one by one. Just purchase a whole new system at the same time.

Oh that was a joke (I'm bad to convey in text and not in my native tongue) I completly forgot to copy paste my info. hahaha

 

[King_V]

It's still a reasonably capable system. But, as has been stated by others, upgrades may not be worth it.

Example: if you have 16GB RAM in the form of 2 8GB sticks, adding more will require you to use DDR3, which will not be able to be carried over to a new system in the future.

Likewise, a CPU upgrade to an i7-3770K CPU. If you can get one used inexpensively, it may be worth it. On the other hand, some cautious overclocking of your existing CPU might reap some benefits.

A graphics card upgrade is a good idea, as, when you eventually do move to a new platform, the GPU can be carried over. Unfortunately, GPU prices are INSANE at this time.

For boot/loading times, an SSD can make a big difference. I didn't see in your specs if you had a regular HDD, an SSD, or both.


On the other hand - is there anything your system is currently falling short on? Anything you do where the performance is lacking?

If not, I'd say just keep saving the money until you're ready to do a full on update to a new platform (and when RAM and graphics card prices have come down), and, when that happens, keep this machine as a secondary system, if possible.

But it's really a matter of whether this system's performance is letting you down in any way currently.

 

[soulofwar]

Thanks everyone! I'll go with the path of patience and keep on waiting.

I got an ssd for my windows and most used apps and about 2tb of other HDD on my computer. If I have the luck of finding a dirt cheap i7-3770k I,ll jump on it.

Thanks again.