Small updagrade questions

[PutchPT]

Hello everyone...

I have an outdated PC, still giving its kicks, until now...
Tried running games like Assassin Creed Unity and Batman Arkham Knight and got slammed on the face. Since its been a long time when i last researched about computers I'm outdated in knowledge, hence the resquest for help.

This is the "basic" spec on my PC:

CPU: Intel i7 920 D0
Memory: Corsair Dominator 3x2Gb Triple Channel
GPU: Sapphire HD 7850 1Gb
Motherboard: Asus P6T
OS: Windows 7 64x

I've seen videos on Youtube running both those games using the same CPU (overclocked) and 8Gb+ system memory installed and graphic cards with minimum 2Gb.

1- I'm thinking that upgrading the graphic card will be enough to have fun playing the games (i don't require hardcore graphics and playing at 1920x1080 is enough), so i was thinking something around the gtx950, 960 (limited budget);
2- I'm not sure if i require more system memory, and if i do need, how do i combine the upgrades, since now things are different between triple-channels vs dual-channels, etc;
3- CPU with overclock will do it apparently, so i think this part is covered.

Thanks for reading, anything questions or bad explanation on my text just point out and will reply to any...

Cheers

 

[guanyu210379]

Assassin Creed Unity and Batman Arkham Knight are among the "best" ported games on PC, especially Arkham Knight.
I would not use them to make a reference if my system is old and which needs to be upgraded..however..i7 950+HD7850 are indeed already in need to be upgraded, at least recommended.
You can do either a big-bang upgrade or step by step.
If you want to do it step by step, I would start with the GPU and go for GTX960 or better.
After you have enough money, upgrade the proc and mobo..perhaps also PSU and RAM.

 

[Brandon LCW]

Get a GTX960
But if you wanna play the latest 2015 titles at 60fps, get the GTX970. ACU is demanding.

Your CPU might be old but its still decent. Get a 6700k or 4790K if you have the cash.

 

[PutchPT]

I don't have enough money for "full upgrade" right now, since going for a new CPU = new mobo am RAM at least (plus a new graphic of course)...

Anyway, you think a new GPU for now will help at least to make things playable, and maybe with a CPU overlocked a bit (no need for full graphics for now)!?

Another issue is the 6Gb of system memory, for the batman example, i "read" 3Gb+ of RAM being consumed by the game itself (i get around 80% of memory in used) just for being in the main menu, assassins creed on the other hand, i can play the game but slugish to the eyes...

thanks for fast reply

 

[guanyu210379]

I have already the feeling that you do not have enough money for now, that is why I wrote already about upgrading step by step.
GPU is the best first step
you can leave the RAM as it is for now.

As mentioned: Assassin Creed Unity and Batman Arkham Knight are sh*t. Forget them as reference. Try other games like Shadow of Mordor, GTA V or Witcher 3 for example as reference.

 

[PutchPT]

Yep, thanks for the replies, ill take the GPU first and then will see (christmas is near )

cheers, and thanks once more

 

[guanyu210379]

Cyber Monday or Black Friday will come very soon.
You might wanna use the chance 😀