[SOLVED] Is RX 570 a good upgrade for my build?

[Exzessisback]

Here's my current setup:

• i5-2500k
• ASRock Z68
• GTX 560
• 8GB of RAM

I want to play Apex Legends on med-high graphics settings, so will a RX 570 (here's the one I'm considering) work with my 2500 OC? Thanks in advance.

 

[volkgren]

Yes, as long as you have an adequate power supply the RX 570 would be a good upgrade. Check prices on RX 580 before you buy. Here's one https://www.mikescomputershop.com/product/8382160

 

[Exzessisback]

Yes, as long as you have an adequate power supply the RX 570 would be a good upgrade. Check prices on RX 580 before you buy. Here's one https://www.mikescomputershop.com/product/8382160

I have a Corsair HX 750, think that will do?

 

[King_V]

That's plenty of power - I don't now the quality of the various Corsair models, but 750W is more than enough.

I've read complaints that the Armor cooler is not all that great, and the Armor MK2 is better. However, if you'd consider other models, here's the prices today for the RX570 and RX580 (8GB models only) in Canada - note the RX 580 from XFX (4th from the top) for only $25 more. Beefier cooler, and comes with the 2 free games offer.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=392,391&sort=price&G=8589934592

I'm not sure about Apex Legends, I've read a little here and there that says the optimization is not great. Not a problem specifically with any particular video card, just overall across the board. But, I don't have any personal experience to say one way or the other.

 

[knickle]

...will a RX 570 (here's the one I'm considering) work with my 2500 OC?

I have that exact GPU paired with my aging 3770K running @ stock. I've never played Apex Legends, but the RX570 should run circles around your current GPU.