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deviouswookie

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I could really use some help. I have primarily been a console gamer over the years and I wan't to be done with consoles. A few years ago I built a budget gaming PC based on a few recommendations and then my wife immediately went back to college where classes are all online and I've barely used it. As I said I'd like to be done with consoles and move entirely to PC Gaming.

#1 I was hoping for some recommendations on upgrading the current PC to get me by for now (I'll list the components below). I'm hoping just upgrading the graphics card (thinking 1050 Ti or 1060) will get me by for now.

#2 I was hoping for suggestions on building a good gaming pc build (unless #1 can be upgraded cheaply to last a few more years) that will get me by for the next several years. I'd like to do this as budget/cost effective as possible as we are adopting which is eating up a lot of funds. I've tried researching a little but everything seems to have contradicting information/opinions. Anyway I was hoping you all could help me out with all of this. Intel vs AMD and models? GeForce vs AMD and models? I'm not a hardcore gamer so I don't need the best of the best. I just need something that will last for several years, will allow me to play new games such as PUBG, and still look good.

Thank you in advance!

i5-2500K 3.3GHz
GTX560 Ti
MSI Z77A-G45
Kingston Hypoer X *GB
 
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If you are on a 1080p monitor, the 2500k when OCed to around 3.8ghz to 4ghz along with a 1050ti/1060 should be able to give you around 60+fps if not higher on those games on medium to high settings. Just dont expect Ultra or 100fps and you should be fine.
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aquielisunari

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The 2500K is probably considered the best gaming CPU of all time. It was back during the tick-tock days. I think it was a tock. It was such a leap in performance that Intel never again gave gamers what they wanted. It, when overclocked is still, 6 years later, a good chip. Personally I wouldn't upgrade anything. Why? Because the GFX card market is currently a bit fudged. Also, any money spent now could be invested in your new PC, handicapping its potential or some such thing.

But first I have a question for you. What is the budget for your new build? Okay, maybe a few questions. When do you plan on purchasing? Will you sell that complete PC to help recoup some money spent or will you reuse parts such as the case and HDD(s)?
 
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For now, get a good cooler like the the Cryorig H7 and OC the cpu, along with a GTX 1050ti gpu. It should get you through for a years time or so on most games. Get a new build subsequently with the next gen. Intel which are about to launch in a few weeks time with more cores, and take the card forward to your new build.
 
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deviouswookie

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My main reason for wanting to upgrade is the ability to play some of the newer games (PUBG, Battlefront 2, etc.). Seems like all the minimum requirements are at least a 660 and the few people who have tried with my current card haven't had good results.

And I don't necessarily have a price in mind for a budget for a new build (and honestly if there is a way for me to make the current work I am perfectly fine with that for now and will gladly just start saving for a new build in a year or two). But if a new build is what it'll take then I just don't want to spend money unnecessarily. If a 1050ti or a 1060 does the job perfectly well then why spend the money on a 1080. Or an i7 vs an i9. If they're that much better then they're that much better then that's what I should look at. But if the lesser version isn't that different then why spend that kind of money as a moderate gamer. And no I won't sell my current build. I will keep it around for my wife to use or find another use.

If OCing would work then I would be up for it. But the few people I've talked to that have done it have had problems so it's made me nervous.
 
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aquielisunari

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Were those who Oc'd experienced Oc'ers? THere are many Videos over at Youtube detailing ocerclocking. There are also many questions with answers here at Tom's. There are also a plethora(also known as a bleepload) of guides on the internet http://www.overclock.net/t/1100100/info-intel-2500k-2600k-overclocking-tips . Did they have the right board?

I would buy https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125901&cm_re=1060_6GB-_-14-125-901-_-Product. That does make more sense. You can see if that upgrade brings your PC new life or if a complete overhaul is necessary.
 
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If you are on a 1080p monitor, the 2500k when OCed to around 3.8ghz to 4ghz along with a 1050ti/1060 should be able to give you around 60+fps if not higher on those games on medium to high settings. Just dont expect Ultra or 100fps and you should be fine.
 
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