What should I upgrade?

[Ted_12]

Hi, I don't really know that much about computer specs so I decided to ask for help here. I want to upgrade my PC but I don't know which part needs to be upgraded. My specs: intel i5-6500, radeon r9 270 2GB, 4GB ram ddr4 2133Mhz. I mostly play World of Warcraft.

 

[Ali Tauseef]

Graphics card? Or maybe monitor.

 

[BadBoyGreek]

i5-6500 is a very good CPU. I'd suggest GPU upgrade and more RAM if anything, though if you mostly play WoW, there won't be too many benefits to a better GPU if you're happy with your current gameplay experience.

 

[HEXiT]

yep only the gpu will need updating if you wanna max out every game. something like an rx480/(rx580 is out soon) or gtx 1060 or better.(if your gonna be playing at 4k)
and for gaming go for 8 gig of ram minimum, although 16gig would be better

 

[Ted_12]

I play wow at 7/10, mostly it runs fine, I also want to play some newer games at max settings, so I need to get better gpu?

 

[elbert]

Video card for sure. I suggest either the rx470 or rx480. I would also suggest a RAM upgrade if you have only 6gb's. Ideally 16GB's is a good balance.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

2X4 , rest is fine.

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[Ali Tauseef]

I play wow at 7/10, mostly it runs fine, I also want to play some newer games at max settings, so I need to get better gpu?

Yeah, and talking about newer titles, definitely more RAM.

 

[BadBoyGreek]

I play wow at 7/10, mostly it runs fine, I also want to play some newer games at max settings, so I need to get better gpu?

If you want to play newer games at higher settings, then yes, definitely GPU upgrade. 6 GB GTX 1060 would be a good upgrade, though depending on your cash situation, I'd even recommend a GTX 1070. I've seen some insanely cheap prices on second hand GTX 1070's if you're fine with getting one used.

 

[Ted_12]

Thank you for answers, I will buy 4 more ram for sure, I am not sure about gpu, should I get amd or nvidia?

 

[BadBoyGreek]

Thank you for answers, I will buy 4 more ram for sure, I am not sure about gpu, should I get amd or nvidia?

nVidia pretty much dominates the GPU scene top to bottom right now. If you're gaming at 1080p res, 6 GB 1060 should be fine. If you want to go higher than 1080p, then get at least a GTX 1070.

 

[Ted_12]

thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Buy the ram in a new 2x4 set , if you only buy 4 to add it to the other 4GB , there's a chance it won't be compatible.

 

[Ted_12]

Buy the ram in a new 2x4 set , if you only buy 4 to add it to the other 4GB , there's a chance it won't be compatible.

I bought it about 2 months ago, can I buy the same I did before, will it work?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Buy the ram in a new 2x4 set , if you only buy 4 to add it to the other 4GB , there's a chance it won't be compatible.

I bought it about 2 months ago, can I buy the same I did before, will it work?

You won't know till you try it , even identical modules purchased at different times can be incompatible.

 

[bloodroses]

Thank you for answers, I will buy 4 more ram for sure, I am not sure about gpu, should I get amd or nvidia?

nVidia pretty much dominates the GPU scene top to bottom right now. If you're gaming at 1080p res, 6 GB 1060 should be fine. If you want to go higher than 1080p, then get at least a GTX 1070.

It all depends on the title since everything up to the 480/1060 basically trades blows with each other. Nvidia definitely dominates the high end scene though with the 1070 on up.

 

[BadBoyGreek]

Thank you for answers, I will buy 4 more ram for sure, I am not sure about gpu, should I get amd or nvidia?

nVidia pretty much dominates the GPU scene top to bottom right now. If you're gaming at 1080p res, 6 GB 1060 should be fine. If you want to go higher than 1080p, then get at least a GTX 1070.

It all depends on the title since everything up to the 480/1060 basically trades blows with each other. Nvidia definitely dominates the high end scene though with the 1070 on up.

Indeed, the 480 is a decent card. But I've been hearing about too many problems with them, doing weird things at various settings and whatnot. I haven't been a big fan of AMD since the 280 / 290 series cards... had so many problems with those cards that I haven't touched AMD since. Not to discourage others or anything, mind you... just preference