What to upgrade?

[buiscreep55]

I want o upgrade my PC soon but I do not know...

My current specs are:

Intel Core i3 4130
4 GB ddr3 133mhz
Gigabyte z98 HD3
nvidia GT 640


* My mobo hass some faulty RAM slots which stops me from having more RAM 🙁 (I do have a 64 bit OS)

 

[Aspiring techie]

If you're gaming, then upgrade your video card. Then, upgrade to a better mobo so you can have more RAM if you have the cash.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Upgrade your mobo then. Get a H97 one that is not made by MSI. Then upgrade the video card.

 

[sizzling]

What do you want to do with the PC and what's the budget?

 

[geofelt]

1. Your motherboard has a 3 year warranty. If the ram slot problem is an issue, RMA the motherboard.

2. You could always replace your 4gb ram stick with a 8gb one.

3. If your usage is gaming, then a better graphics card is in order.
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.

 

[Renaldo Xhahu]

I want o upgrade my PC soon but I do not know...

My current specs are:

Intel Core i3 4130
4 GB ddr3 133mhz
Gigabyte z98 HD3
nvidia GT 640


* My mobo hass some faulty RAM slots which stops me from having more RAM 🙁 (I do have a 64 bit OS)

I'd change the GPU. The GT series are pretty outdated, and not very good for gaming.... If you want a good card for the price go for a gtx 750.

If you have the money i'd suggest you build a new pc since what you have there are pretty weak specs for a gaming pc and with all these new games coming out, you will face difficulties running them..
Good luck

 

[buiscreep55]

Upgrade your mobo then. Get a H97 one that is not made by MSI. Then upgrade the video card.

I want o upgrade my PC soon but I do not know...

My current specs are:

Intel Core i3 4130
4 GB ddr3 133mhz
Gigabyte z98 HD3
nvidia GT 640


* My mobo hass some faulty RAM slots which stops me from having more RAM 🙁 (I do have a 64 bit OS)

I'd change the GPU. The GT series are pretty outdated, and not very good for gaming.... If you want a good card for the price go for a gtx 750.

If you have the money i'd suggest you build a new pc since what you have there are pretty weak specs for a gaming pc and with all these new games coming out, you will face difficulties running them..
Good luck

Thanks

 

[buiscreep55]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/buiscreep55/saved/#view=NmBJ7P

Is this worth it? The games i play / want to are: GTAV, Smite, racing sims, and a bit of video editing here and there.

I will buy and build a new pc but I will use my old hardrive which isn't bad, power supply (Corsair CX500M).

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Your PSU is not good. Those specs will work for basic gaming. If you sell your current computer then get a better PSU and possibly faster ram such as 2133 or even 1866.

 

[buiscreep55]

Your PSU is not good. Those specs will work for basic gaming. If you sell your current computer then get a better PSU and possibly faster ram such as 2133 or even 1866.

The PSU is 80+ bronze 500 watts and looking at estimated wattage, surley it should run the system - and i do not plan to oc.

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How much would my pc sell for?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Wattage means little with a PSU. Try to sell your current one for 150-200ish. If you can get 150 out of it that would be best used for other parts including a better PSU. Such as a XFX TS.

 

[buiscreep55]

Wattage means little with a PSU. Try to sell your current one for 150-200ish. If you can get 150 out of it that would be best used for other parts including a better PSU. Such as a XFX TS.

What currencey are youusing?

I'm using GBP + I brought this PSU for £40 - £50 on amazon

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Sorry. The PSU in my view is not worth 5gbp. In my view your old system is worth (used) 100-130gbp. That cash would greatly improve your current system if you put some other money aside.