Upgrade or not?

[tsavage]

I haven't been following the latest things since I built my last computer but I recently noticed that latest games don't really run on my computer anymore.. Far Cry 3 was still good enough. I've got the following setup:

- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 Sandy Bridge Processor (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
- Motherboard: DH67BL(B3) LGA1155 / H67 Chipset / 4 x DDR3
- Graphics: GigabyteATi Radeon HD6850 OC 1GB DDR5 (GV-R685OC-1GD)
- Memory: 8 Gb 1333MHz DDR3

Would upgrading my video card be enough to extend my computer's life a bit more or better to get everything new? I'm a bit on a budget at the moment..

Thanks!

 

[jaraldo]

I've got the same CPU (K version) and the same graphics card

The 6850 was a really nice budget card back then (I think I got mine for $130) but now I'm sure it's getting dated. The 2500 is still a great CPU.

What's your budget? If you have between $140-200 you have got many nice options. I know that a r9 280 is $189 right now.

 

[Shneiky]

Your I5 2500 still has plenty of power for gaming. A new video card will increase your performance.

 

[emdea22]

Upgrading the video card is the only thing you need. The i5 2500 is one of the best CPUs out there price/performance STILL after all these years. I'm actually considering buying one for its awesome performance. No need to upgrade anything other than the video card... and maybe an ssd.

 

[i7Baby]

If you've got good quality 500W power supply, you can get -
MSI R9 270x for $190 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761&cm_re=msi_r9_270x-_-14-127-761-_-Product

 

[tsavage]

Thanks! I've already got SSD (the only upgrade I've done over the years) and 500W power. Will definitely look into upgrading the card. My budget is exactly around 150 - 200 USD.

 

[jaraldo]

r9 280 $209 and $189 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[emdea22]

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