Changes to old PC

Rojorover · May 3, 2014

I want to upgrade an old computer becuase I do not have the money to spend $500-800 on a new one. What parts need upgrading the most? I do play games so the gpu is one thing i would like to change, but not drastically. Also could I change the ram to 1600?

link to most parts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3DawA
link to i3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116394
link to gpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121441

Remixex · May 3, 2014

Those are parts you already own right? i will assume so...

I would change CPU and GPU and add another stick of RAM, no need to spend more money on 1600 if you already have 1 4Gb stick, hopefully the exact same stick, but if you can't don't worry if they are the same freq and memory it will work super good...

Please answer the first question before i input a system, the 6570 and the i3 are parts you own already and want to change? or are the parts yo uare planning to buy?

DarkSable · May 3, 2014

I would get 2x4GB sticks of 1600 ram. That's a $70 upgrade.
You could upgrade your CPU to an i5-3330, which would make a big difference in CPU power, and that would cost $175. I would consider it worth it, though.

As for the graphics card upgrade, I would go with something like a GTX 750ti for $150.

Rojorover · May 3, 2014

Remixex :

Im sorry about the horrible format, I already own all these parts its just the gpu and cpu are so old they are out of stock so I couldnt add them on pcpartpicker.

Remixex · May 3, 2014

DarkSable :

He can also get an R7 260X, i consider that card better than the 750 Ti for a lower price...

Remixex · May 3, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Dboi

That would be my recommendation...in case link doesn't show up

i5 3470 CPU
R7 260X GPU
2x4 RAM Ripjaws series, 1600 MHz

DarkSable · May 3, 2014

Remixex :

Yes and no. It produces a LOT more heat, so it depends if that's something he has to worry about or not. (Also depends on how inflated the price is from miners where he's buying from.) You're right that the 260x is a bit more powerful, though not by much.

Remixex :

That would be lovely, but remember that he's on a very tight budget. A i5-3470 would break his bank... and is basically the worst option out of the locked i5s anyways.

Remixex · May 3, 2014

DarkSable :

I'll bite, i am fairly new here, however my RAM and GPU recommendation are decent, i agree on changing CPU though, but he is already used to AMD cards, R7 260X is a very good mid end card 10 USD cheaper than a 750 Ti, with more bandwidth and other stuff i don't remember at the moment

Remixex · May 3, 2014

Rojorover :

Can you input a budget please? easier to make a build out of it

Rojorover · May 3, 2014

Can you input a budget please? easier to make a build out of it

For now I will say my budget is $350, and the top is definetly $450. The lower the better though, as long as its a good change and not a miniscule one.

Remixex · May 3, 2014

If short on budget http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3DkEZ

If you are able to spend 450 USD http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3DkNM

DarkSable · May 3, 2014

^ Good picks for the budget.

I also strongly recommend you look at whatever resale options you have in your country (for the US, I mean websites like ebay or craigslist) and see what used options there are. You could save a fair bit of money and get a much more powerful graphics card.

Remixex · May 4, 2014

Agreed, an r9 270X or even a better one would be quite good

(the R9 270 will feel as a beast after the card you have though, i guarantee you that) Happy gaming!

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