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dirtybageled

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Hi all
Wondering if my computer is good enough for 1080p high settings on most games
Antec 1200 Case
Gigabyte GTX 670
Intel i5-3570k
ASUS P8Z77-VLK
4GB Ripjaws RAM
KINGSTON 120gb SSD
WD 1tb HDD
Windows 7 installed
 
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cryoburner
The CPU is perfectly fine for today's games, and is still comparable in performance to today's I5s. Overclocked, it should be able to provide roughly similar performance to an i5-7600 (non-k). Considering that most people building mid-range gaming systems today are putting similar-performing CPUs in them, it will likely be "fine" for a while still, and I wouldn't be concerned about upgrading it.

The graphics card might be a little weak for high settings at 1080p in some recent games, though it could still be considered a capable card for gaming, similar in performance to a 1050 Ti. Dropping settings to medium would likely give you close to 60fps in many of those titles though. Something like a GTX 1060 will definitely be faster...
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Shektron

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The i5 will still last an year-ish, probably less. Definitely need a GPU upgrade, something like the GTX 1070 or GTX 1060 6GB, depending on budget.

Need more RAM, at least 8 gigs, though at this point buying DDR3 RAM will not be a good choice since you'll have to upgrade to DDR4 pretty soon anyway.

If you don't mind upgrading right now, it's best you make the jump. Your PC, especially the GPU and RAM, will struggle in modern games. Also, get Windows 10 already, it's not that bad. Yeah, you can't disable updates, but honestly if you think your data is safe on Windows 7, you're quite mistaken. Anyway, for DX12 games you're gonna need Win10, they won't run in Win7.

As for playing at 1080p high settings, that's a no. Your CPU might just pull it off, but your GPU and RAM won't. You'll need a GTX 1060 6 GB, and at least 8 GB RAM, but 16 GB is recommended. But like I said, if you've got the funds, it's best your upgrade now to Ryzen 5, though you'll still have to wait for some time for the GPU market to settle.
 
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elbert

elbert

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Not a bad rig but your video card is getting a bit aged. The GTX670 is slower than the 1050ti. http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-670-vs-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti

If the bit miners didn't drive the 1060 6GB's price so high it would make a good upgrade. Here is about the only option with in reasonable price if you want to upgrade. Next step is 1080 for over $550.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $289.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-16 11:17 EDT-0400


 
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feelinfroggy777

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No, your system is not adequate for today's AAA games at 1080p. At a minimum you need a better GPU and more RAM. But I would not dump any money into more RAM right now because your processor will start to fall behind recommended requirements for many games and any modern processor will require DDR4 RAM. So any RAM you purchase now you will have to buy again when you get a new system.

If your on a budget, you may want to consider one of the new Ryzen 3 chips. They will be released in a couple of weeks and may be an excellent chip for a budget system. If you have more cash flexibility I would look at a Ryzen 5 or the intel i5 6600k. With any choice you should get 16gb of RAM and I would look at a 1060 6gb GPU or 580 8gb for a good 1080p gaming experience.

I would wait at the moment though, GPU prices are through the roof with the mining craze. In a month or two you will see the prices of the 1060 and 580 cut in half, if the price of etherium falls (fingers crossed).
 
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cryoburner

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The CPU is perfectly fine for today's games, and is still comparable in performance to today's I5s. Overclocked, it should be able to provide roughly similar performance to an i5-7600 (non-k). Considering that most people building mid-range gaming systems today are putting similar-performing CPUs in them, it will likely be "fine" for a while still, and I wouldn't be concerned about upgrading it.

The graphics card might be a little weak for high settings at 1080p in some recent games, though it could still be considered a capable card for gaming, similar in performance to a 1050 Ti. Dropping settings to medium would likely give you close to 60fps in many of those titles though. Something like a GTX 1060 will definitely be faster, but over the last month or so the prices for those cards have greatly increased, along with the GTX 1070, and anything comparable on AMD's side has been sold out for even longer, so it would be a bad time to shop for a new graphics card. I would stick with what you have until this graphics card shortage gets over with and the pricing gets back to normal, unless you're willing to spend the money for a high end GPU like the GTX 1080 or 1080 Ti, which haven't increased much in price.

You definitely could use more RAM though, at least 8GB total, or ideally a bit more for some newer and upcoming games.
 
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