To upgrade or not to upgrade?

zimbabwe07 · Oct 25, 2016

I built this gaming rig about 3 years ago. Everything is running well so far but I've been looking to upgrade some components. I mainly play games such as Fallout, Witcher 3, Dota 2, World of Warcraft, NBA2k, and FPS games. I also would like to start streaming some gameplay a little bit or recording gameplay just a little bit. What do you guys recommend I upgrade on my current build?? I've attached a link to my build below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.30 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.48 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $713.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 19:51 EDT-0400

ryguybuddy · Oct 25, 2016

Whats your budget? are you happy with your current FPS?

MatthewGB · Oct 25, 2016

The weakest point in your build is probably the GPU. But you still have a very capable build, and unless you're playing the latest AAA titles, your current build is fine. Do you have any low FPS issues in any games, or want to be able to increase graphics quality?

Side note, did you really spend 80$ on case fans!?!? That could have been put to MUCH better use!

elbert · Oct 25, 2016

I would suggest an i7 3770k but the only ones I find are $450+. You may be best upgrading the CPU and motherboard. The 1150 uses DDR3 so use your old RAM and the CM212 is also compatible to the 1150. The i7 is much better for streaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $412.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 20:09 EDT-0400

corroded · Oct 25, 2016

Keep it... Mine is 6 yrs old and still going

zimbabwe07 · Oct 25, 2016

ryguybuddy :

I don't really have a budget. Just looking to make some tweaks here and there. I typically get around 55-60FPS.

And yes, i did spend $80 on some case fans.

MatthewGB · Oct 25, 2016

Well the best tweak you can do is upgrade your GPU. You could go for a 1070 or 980 ti which is twice as fast or a 780 ti which is around 50 percent faster.

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Perfectly fine, the only thing I would upgrade in that system is the graphics card, and maybe pick up another 8GB of the same RAM kit!

Get this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $440.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 22:26 EDT-0400

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