Upgrading GPU and extending RAM

[biba82]

Hi,

I was hoping that some of you folks could help me out with a few questions...

My system is six years old and my GPU (GeForce GTX 670) has served me well but I am wondering if an upgrade to e.g. GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4 GB Mini wouldn't make sense.
I am not looking to spend too much money at this point and would preferrably like to spend no more than £200ish on a GPU.

Ideally, I would also like to extend my RAM (currently installed: G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (2x 4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 RAM).
Can I install any 1600Mhz DDR3 Ram next to my Ripjaws?

Posting this I feel that I should know more by now but I somehow get more uncertain the longer I am investigating...

 

[geofelt]

GTX670 is in the same performance tier as a GTX1050ti.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

To make sense, you should be looking at GTX1060 6gb or GTX1070 class cards.
Less, and you may be disappointed.

I do not know your cpu.
But, try this test:
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

On the ram,


Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.

If you do buy more disparate sticks, they must be the same speed, voltage and cas numbers.
Even then your chances of working are less than 100%

What is your plan "B" if the new stick/s do not work?

Sometimes increasing the ram voltage in the bios will make things work.

If you want 16gb, my suggestion is to buy a 2 x 8gb kit that matches your current specs.
Then, try adding in your old 8gb,
If it works, good; you now have extra ram.
If not, sell the old ram or keep it as a spare.

 

[biba82]

Hi geofelt,

Thanks for your response!
My CPU is a i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz.

I tested the FPS and here are the results:
The Division ... minimal settings = 60FPS, Ultra settings = 38FPS
X COM 2: minimal = 60, highest settings = 41FPS

My motherboard is a Gigabyte z77 d3h which can accommodate up to 32GB RAM, although I read that quite a few ppl had problems running x4 stick combinations.

Judging by the FPS test results would you recommend buying 2x8GB RAM over buying a GTX 1060 6GB?
If I was to a GTX 1060, am I assuming correctly that my PSU, Corsair GS600 Gaming Series 600 Watt ATX , would be sufficient?