[SOLVED] Trash everything? Or upgrade?

[Blueblack]

I have an ancient custom build PC which I mostly use for gaming (and as a data dump) … I know, that most of you will just roll your eyes, reading the specs I list below … but as I mostly play strategy games and don’t use a 4K monitor, things were bearable in the past (more or less) … but games like XCOM 2 are simply unplayable …

So here is what I used so far:

• Asus P5W64 WS Pro
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 Ghz
• Nvidia GT 430
• 4 GB Ram
• SB X-Fi

Investing $1.000 is no option atm (without a bad conscious) … and buying a cheap system for $500 still hurts somewhat … when I build this system years ago, I used the Asus board to be able to upgrade the CPU later … but maybe I just waited to long …

So, actually I had in mind to buy a used 3Ghz Quad, maybe a reasonable priced graphics card and some Ram … so that I can at least play games like XCOM 2 (as a benchmark)

Does it makes ANY sense? Can I still squeeze out some performance out of this system for maybe another 2 years?
Any opinions and suggestions is greatly appreciated!

 

[Lutfij]

For 500USD you can build yourself a more power efficient and concurrent system. You might want to read through this thread and follow the stylizing to get a more detailed proposal for your upgrade.

 

[maziech]

So, actually I had in mind to buy a used 3Ghz Quad, maybe a reasonable priced graphics card and some Ram

That makes some sense (i mean for You), if You spend on everything not more than 150$

This system is completely outdated and i wouldn't invest any money in it unless You get REALLY cheap parts.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I wouldn't invest anymore $$$ in that outdated platform.

 

[Blueblack]

Thanks a lot for the lightning fast replies ... I will invest in new system ... lots of good suggestions in this forum anyway!