[SOLVED] XPS 8500 Upgrade

[TomBros14]

Hello everyone

I have a Dell XPS 8500 which supports an i7 3770, 16gb 800mhz RAM, Raedeon 7870 and a few other bits.

I've used this PC since I bought it in 2012 for gaming and work but feel like now might be the right time to upgrade. Would I be better to add a new GPU (somewhere around the 2060 mark) to let me game at 1440p - 4k, or should I just get a brand new system?

I'm looking to maybe flog the computer online for a few hundred pounds which might go towards the new system.

Currently playing games at 1440p 60fps fish but they're all sat at the lowest settings.

 

[altVortex]

It's better to get a brand new system because there's a lot to gain from a new CPU, RAM and motherboard. But you could get a new GPU earlier and use it while you wait for the right moment to upgrade. I think a Ryzen or Intel 10th gen would both be great upgrades from your current one.

Here's a comparison between your current PC vs. new GPU only vs. brand new PC (scroll all the way down to the charts).
That website may not take into account the actual speeds of RAM and whatnot, so the differences may be a bit different than in reality.

 

[Koekieezz]

How much budget you would spend? and where do you live?

 

[TomBros14]

Thanks for the info guys, looks like my PC is super down on performance compared to current specs haha.

I have between 1-1,500£ to spend in total. So I'm looking for best bang for buck setup. I'm in Scotland too.

Im on PC Parts picker now and a 5700 xt seems a much better buy than the 2070 super on price and performance

 

[TomBros14]

Just seen this

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ref...WkZd2gRuTCjny1xWpJdzBZPjMj1uOPNxoCg1oQAvD_BwE

I appreciate its a bit old but I love the case, is that enough of a reason to buy it?

 

[Koekieezz]

Just seen this

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/refurbished-hp-omen-x-900-105na-core-i5-7600k-16gb-256gb-geforce-gtx-1080-w-a2-z7c27ea/version.asp?refsource=ldadwords&mkwid=sDq3fwEmW_dm&pcrid=300942182332&product=A2/Z7C27EA&pgrid=58230633257&ptaid=aud-720031161739la-534271912306&channel=search&gclid=CjwKCAjwk6P2BRAIEiwAfVJ0rPZk3DPZNd2siJjPTr8UDMWkZd2gRuTCjny1xWpJdzBZPjMj1uOPNxoCg1oQAvD_BwE

I appreciate its a bit old but I love the case, is that enough of a reason to buy it?

picking part of pc itself is better for cheaper purpose with the same specs, but if you want an instant one thats a better choice.

Here i tried my best to adjust the build with your budget:
Ryzen 9 Build:
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor | £406.00 @ Amazon UK
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100x 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | £84.98 @ Box Limited
Thermal Compound | ARCTIC MX-4 2019 Edition 4 g Thermal Paste | £4.97 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard | MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard | £166.49 @ Amazon UK
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | £171.33 @ Newegg UK
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | £47.94 @ CCL Computers
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £35.99 @ Amazon UK
Video Card | MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X Video Card | £529.99 @ CCL Computers
Case | NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case | £74.98 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | be quiet! System Power 9 700 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £69.98 @ CCL Computers
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £1592.65
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-24 14:13 BST+0100 |


Intel Build:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | £349.98 @ Technextday
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100x 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | £84.98 @ Box Limited
Thermal Compound | ARCTIC MX-4 2019 Edition 4 g Thermal Paste | £4.97 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard | MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | £139.97 @ Amazon UK
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | £171.33 @ Newegg UK
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | £47.94 @ CCL Computers
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £35.99 @ Amazon UK
Video Card | MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X Video Card | £529.99 @ CCL Computers
Case | NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case | £74.98 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | be quiet! System Power 9 700 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £69.98 @ CCL Computers
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £1510.11
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-24 14:16 BST+0100 |

 

[TomBros14]

I have just found a pc with following specs at £1379:

• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9700F (8 Core), 3.0 GHz (4.7 GHz Max Turbo)
• 16 GB (2x 8 GB), DDR 4, 2666 MHz (HyperX) Ram
• 512 GB Solid State Drive (M.2 SSD) + 2 TB SATA
• 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Is this a good price for the system? It is a 'like new' machine so not brand new but still seems a good steal. Or should i go for a different system which uses Ryzen 3900/3900x with a 5700xt instead?