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[aledronoto6]

So if you've seen my first thread (I asked for upgrade recomendations to my build), this will be like a part 2, beacuse a cousin gave me an old pc, but I think that I can give that old stuff some life in my build. So this Pc has an Intel core i5-GHz (2,8 Ghz) with an asus maximus III gene mobo and 8 gb of ram (4×2gb), a gear generic 450w psu, 1 hdd 1Tb and 1 hdd 500gb. So i'm thinking to buy a preety good cooler for cpu and overclock the i5 to 3.5 GHz, (the mobo is specially designed for oc and all that stuff), buy an gtx 1050Ti and a Cooler Master 550w mwe bronze. To achieve stable 60 Fps at medium-high settings in 2018 games. I'm buying all new stuff. So my question is: will it be worth? And will i achive my objective?

 

[Eximo]

Maybe not in some games, that CPU will start showing its age, but many titles don't have extreme CPU demands. I think 3.5Ghz is a fairly mild overclock depending on your exact i5. Should be BCLK based overclocking I believe, so you will be overclocking the memory as well. Don't be afraid to run the memory at a slower speed to get faster CPU clocks.

Well a power supply, LGA115x cpu cooler, and a GTX1050Ti certainly aren't a waste. Won't cost you anything extra to try it looks like. If the system doesn't meet your expectations, you have some components you can use with a new CPU. (Something like an i3-8100 would be about the same for example)

 

[Wolfshadw]

That motherboard and processor (2.8GHz I-5, I'm guessing the I5-760) are ancient by today's standards.
Overclocking is never a guarantee. It depends more on the processor than the motherboard. You might get to 3.5GHz. You might not get to 2.85GHz. It's never a sure thing.
You would likely want to upgrade to the maximum 16GB of RAM (4x4GB).
A 1050Ti paired with that processor isn't going to run AAA games of 2018/19 at a stable 60 FPS, period.

So my answer is no. It's not worth it. You could use it for older games and some modest productivity applications, but for today's games, even at medium settings, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. I'd probably drop in a decent power supply, a GTX 760, and call it a day.

-Wolf sends

P.S. I would note my current system in my signature block to the right --------------------------->

 

[aledronoto6]

What psu do you think that I should buy?? I can't buy a gtx 760 beacuse I'm getting all new stuff (In my country used market is not very well), so what Gpu should I buy?
I don't have so much money, so doing what I proposed and then (when I notice that my system isn't running at 100%) buy a new mobo, ram and a g4560, i3-7100 or i3-8100 will it be worth?
In AAA I will accept to low even more the graphics, but in 2010 to 2016 I would like to play in medium-high settings.
I'm looking at some guides of i5-760 overclock and 3,5 GHz looks pretty stable.

 

[Eximo]

There are certainly some well known brands, but they aren't available in all countries. Best to get a list of PSU that are available to you, and affordable, and list them here.

Nothing wrong with getting a new GPU now. Some of the newer cards have issues with non UEFI BIOS, but not much of a problem I have seen with custom parts, usually OEM machines that don't get BIOS updates. If there is something like an RX570 or RX580 available you can buy, those tend to be more compatible with older systems.

Yes, if this doesn't quite get you what you want you haven't wasted anything as all the new parts will be re-useable. Assuming you get an LGA115x cooler and a LGA1151 board. You could also seek a cooler that also supports AM4, so you can have a Ryzen system as an option. GTX1050Ti plus a Ryzen 5 (overclockable) is competent gaming machine. The i3-8100 won't allow for overclocking, but then you don't have to worry about faster memory at least.

 

[aledronoto6]

Yeah, so here there are available psu's of many brands, like: cougar, coolermaster, evga, gigabyte, corsair and thermaltake. Differents 80+ and wattage, I'm thinking in a 80+ bronze of 550w (any good brand) but I'm open for suggestions.
The asus rx570 rog strix is at 311 USD, the 580 is too high for my budget, and the Msi 1050 ti gaming X is at 256 USD and comes with a gaming mouse for free. So I was thinking to for the 1050ti, anyway, I'm open for suggestions.

 

[Eximo]

It really comes down to exact model of PSU. Those companies don't make the power supplies, they just rebrand them from other manufacturers and designs. Cougar I would probably just the least since I have not heard much about their equipment (other than fans) Gigabyte is new to the market I believe. EVGA, Corsair, and Thermaltake all have varying levels of quality depending on which model it is. Coolermaster is usually pretty good outside the US where the electricity is higher voltage as I recall. But that was more old school. Haven't been keeping up with them of late.

550W would be about the appropriate size for a single GPU gaming system.

Corsair RMx series is good. Or their TX/HX/AX are also good. CX and VS are their budget options.
EVGA, I believe the B3 series is decent. Supernova G are good. I believe the Supernova NEX are to be avoided (Price/Quality is bad)
Most Thermaltake are average quality. And they make a lot of low end power supplies. I've used them often for low-power systems where they do just fine though, usually a TR2 purchased from a local retailer to get someone up and running when their OEM supplies melted.

 

[aledronoto6]

So I'm going for CoolerMaster, but I don't know what PSU should I buy, I'm expending enough money to buy one these: MasterWatt Lite 700w or MWE Bronze 550, but they cost the same and I don't know exactly which one should I buy.

 

[Eximo]

Between those two I would take the MWE 550. The MasterWatt Lite 700W isn't very efficient or a sensible wattage/cost. 700W is overkill for most single GPU systems and I wouldn't trust it to deliver a full load continuously. Lower efficiency means more heat is going to be produced in the PSU.

Are there any other choices. The MWE 550 doesn't have glowing reviews, only adequacy.

 

[aledronoto6]

B3 series is not available here, What do you think about EVGA 600w B? EVGA 600w BR is also available.

 

[Eximo]

B3 series is not available here, What do you think about EVGA 600w B? EVGA 600w BR is also available.

I would say that is an adequate power supply, and 600W should keep a decent buffer. Long as you stay under 450W or so. These lower end supplies are often not that great for temperature usually.

 

[aledronoto6]

Yeah, EVGA 600w B is provocative because my budget won't be very damaged, but now I'm going for Seasonic m12II 620w or s12II 620w, they look pretty well and reviews say that these PSU are very good, I hope that with this investment I will have for 5 years or more .