Question Upgrade PC

[Serova0093]

Hello there,

I was wondering if it would be worth it to upgrade my PC or is it a total waste of time? I play games such as Squad, Hell Let Loose, ARMA 3, Post Scriptum.
I don't need a system that can handle 4k at +60FPS but just a decent framerate on high settings. Would it be worth the money or is my system just too old and I am better off with a new one?

Thanks in advice!

I5-4670K @3.40GHz
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @801MHz
ASUS Z87-C MB
GTX 660 TI 2GB
PSU CORSAIR CX600M

 

[ThatVietGuy]

What is the make/model of your power supply?

You can upgrade the GPU and that would increase your performance significantly.

 

[Serova0093]

Hey there! It's an Corsair CX600M.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

How much are you willing to spend.

 

[Serova0093]

It depends, if I can get a stable framerate on high settings in the games I mentioned. I would maybe give it a €500 max investment. If it's more I think it would be wise to just save up for a new system? But, I am open for suggestions.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I was wondering if it would be worth it to upgrade my PC or is it a total waste of time?
PSU CORSAIR CX600M

And what are specs of your current system?

 

[Serova0093]

And what are specs of your current system?

Oh, I thought you could see the inserted image in OP?

Specs are:

I5-4670K @3.40GHz
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @801MHz
ASUS Z87-C MB
GTX 660 TI 2GB

 

[SkyNetRising]

Didn't see any images there.

Ok, what you can upgrade on your system ..
RAM - to 16GB,
If there is no SSD for OS, then get one - 250GB at least (Samsung 860 evo, Crucial Mx500),
Get a better graphics card. GTX 1660ti perhaps?

Should be able to fit all that into €500 limit.

 

[Serova0093]

Didn't see any images there.

Ok, what you can upgrade on your system ..
RAM - to 16GB,
If there is no SSD for OS, then get one - 250GB at least (Samsung 860 evo, Crucial Mx500),
Get a better graphics card. GTX 1660ti perhaps?

Should be able to fit all that into €500 limit.

I got Windows installed on a 128GB SSD and got an extra 1TB HDD. I was thinking to upgrade my RAM to CORSAIR 16GB 1600MHZ DDR3 (that should be compatible with my system I guess?). But someone told me not all new graphics cards would work on my motherboard, something to do with BIOS? Where should I look for so I don't end up buying a card I can't use.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Your board has UEFI bios. All new graphics cards should be supported.

 

[Serova0093]

I can get a ASUS Strix GeForce GTX970 4GB for €120 and Kingston 2x8GB DDR3 1600 Mhz for €35 is that a good deal and would I get a decent framerate?

 

[Dragos Manea]

gtx 970 is a bit oudated, better an 1070 or a 2060.

 

[Serova0093]

gtx 970 is a bit oudated, better an 1070 or a 2060.

Okay, but the RAM would be fine I guess? I can get a GTX1070 08G for €220 is that a good deal?

 

[Dragos Manea]

Okay, but the RAM would be fine I guess? I can get a GTX1070 08G for €220 is that a good deal?

yes it is, be careful if you go second hand. Ram is fine what you picked up.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Yes - that's decent upgrade. But I'd get a better graphics card.
GTX 970 is similar in performance to GTX 1060.
GTX 1660 ti is similar in performance to GTX 1070.
RTX 2060 is similar to 1070 Ti.

GTX 1070 for €220 - is that a used card? You can get GTX 1660 Ti for €250 brand new.

 

[Serova0093]

Yes the RAM and graphics card would be second hand. So I am better of with a GTX 1660 TI for example then? I could also get a second hand Gigabyte GTX 1070 8GB for €150.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Well - it's your choice.
GTX 1070 for €150 would be pretty sweet deal, unless the card was abused in gpu mining. Life expectancy of such cards is not great.
With new card you'd get warranty.

 

[Serova0093]

I found a Gigabyte GTX1070 8GB for €125 and Kingston 2x8GB DDR3 1600 Mhz for €50. So it would be a upgrade for €175. It's second hand but I know their adress so I will take the risk I guess. I think this would be a massive upgrade from my current system and I could play most of the games on high correct?

 

[Dragos Manea]

I found a Gigabyte GTX1070 8GB for €125 and Kingston 2x8GB DDR3 1600 Mhz for €50. So it would be a upgrade for €175. It's second hand but I know their adress so I will take the risk I guess. I think this would be a massive upgrade from my current system and I could play most of the games on high correct?

Yes, you will maxout at 1080p everything with more then 60 fps.

 

[Serova0093]

Bought the GTX1070 8GB for €190 and ordered 2x4GB extra RAM for €40. What a difference, everything maxed out on 60FPS+. RAM coming in on tuesday so I will see another slight difference. Thanks everyone you were more than helpful!

 

[Dragos Manea]

Be careful to mount ram as following: 1) OLD ram on channel A and NEW ram on channel B
or 2) NEW ram on channel A and OLD ram on channel B
Dont mix sets because you will get BSODs. When i say mix sets i mean one stick from new set and one stick from old set on a channel and same on the other channel.
If you dont know channel configuration from your motherboard search it in the motherboard manual at RAM section.

 

[Serova0093]

Be careful to mount ram as following: 1) OLD ram on channel A and NEW ram on channel B
or 2) NEW ram on channel A and OLD ram on channel B
Dont mix sets because you will get BSODs. When i say mix sets i mean one stick from new set and one stick from old set on a channel and same on the other channel.
If you dont know channel configuration from your motherboard search it in the motherboard manual at RAM section.

Thanks I didnt knew that. Found the section layout of the MB in the manual so I'll keep it in mind.