do I really want to upgrade my PC? ask me questions.

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

I am not 100 percent if I want to spend the money on a PC, I mean.. I DO , but it's like.. eh. Only for Skyrim/Minecraft/GTA 5 modded out for the most part.. is it worth buying all the upgrades by starting from scratch? I guess I am asking to be persuaded or if a 750 TI GTX would do fine.. I don't know! I'm willing to do around 1500 for a PC too.

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

If you are going to spend 1500, it surely won't have a cheap 750ti. It will have something ALOT better. For 1500 you can max all games.

okcnaline · Aug 13, 2014

For $1k, you would have better luck with a new PC. But then, what's your specs?

avenseth12 · Aug 13, 2014

What is your current PC?

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

tiny voices :

yeah, but I was curious if it would be better if I settled with that. I own a Dell XPS 8500

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

avenseth12 :

I own a Dell XPS 8500

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

okcnaline :

I own a Dell XPS 8500

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

What are the specs of the 8500?

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

tiny voices :

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz 39 °C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0YJPT1 (CPU 1) 28 °C
Graphics
S24B300 (1920x1080@60Hz)
1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 (NVIDIA) 32 °C
Storage
931GB Seagate ST31000524AS (SATA) 33 °C
1GB Apple iPod USB Device (USB)
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GH82N
Audio
High Definition Audio Device

turkey3_scratch · Aug 13, 2014

You seem unsure. I would not spend that much money for a few games. In that case get an Xbox One or 360.

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

Just upgrade the PSU and GPU in your computer. It will easily max game for a long time. It is an overkill CPU and plenty of RAM for gaming. All it needs is a GPU to max games.

dariens007 · Aug 13, 2014

tiny voices :

i second that just get a better graphics card and upgrade the psu to compensate. you dont need to spend 1500 dollars. maybe 500 dollars TOPS

Joseph DeGarmo · Aug 13, 2014

Wait for the GTX 880 to be released. Then get that and an XFX TS 550w ATX PSU (non-modular version should fit in your case) and you're all set.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

If you have more money to spend on upgrades, then get yourself an SSD and Windows 8.1 (full version). Or get a nice 4K monitor.

okcnaline · Aug 13, 2014

I would say just upgrade and get a GTX 780, along with a AX760i.

plrbear1028 · Aug 13, 2014

tiny voices :

wait, so the motherboard and whatnot is perfectly good for a better graphics card?just a new gpu and psu would do the trick? I don't plan on SLI or anything fancy.

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

YEs, ALL your system needs for a better GPU is a better PSU. Thats all.

Get an Antec, XFX, Seasonic 500-600w PSU and a gtx760 and you will be running all games at high settings. Get a gtx770 to max most all games.

plrbear1028 · Aug 14, 2014

tiny voices :

what about the 780 GTX ? or no?

plrbear1028 · Aug 14, 2014

tiny voices :

http://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-650-Watt-CrossFire-Certified-SSR-650RM/dp/B00918N4A0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408000396&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic

and how about this one? and a GTX 780 and I'm set to go?? what if I want a different case? haha

Joseph DeGarmo · Aug 14, 2014

If you want a different case, then you may do so. Then you should not have any problems fitting in any GPU. Then it will be possible to put in an R9-280X if you go for a mid tower case.

tiny voices · Aug 14, 2014

I recommend a new case as well if you get a gtx780.

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