Hi,
I'll start with my current specs, then explain my issue:
i5 4670K
GTX 770 2GB
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming
8GB DDR3
1TB Seagate HDD
Corsair CS 550M
Antec Three Hundred
Windows 10 Home
This system is around 4 years old and I've had next to no problems with it, but now the GPU is failing on me. It frequently overheats and leads to CTDs, and at best lowering game settings only buys me time before the next CTD. I've looked after the PC and as far as I can tell everything else is fine.
I've done a bit of research already so I know a 6GB GTX 1060 will be compatible (and yes, I'm very aware this is a terrible time to be buying graphics cards!) but what I'm not sure about is if I should - or have to - upgrade other components as well. At the very least I've considered moving up to 16GB of memory alongside the GPU upgrade, though I haven't checked prices/availability of decent DDR3 kits.
The other main area of concern is the PSU; it's still running fine as far as I can tell, but obviously moving from a 2GB 770 to a 6GB 1060 is a significant upgrade. Is pairing a much-used 4-year old PSU with a new, more powerful graphics card asking for trouble?
Also, in terms of budget I can just about manage £400 - £450; I'm hoping this will cover the 1060 and/or new RAM and/or a new PSU (the cheapest 6GB 1060 I've seen online so far is £285).
Any suggests/advice would be appreciated.
I'll start with my current specs, then explain my issue:
i5 4670K
GTX 770 2GB
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming
8GB DDR3
1TB Seagate HDD
Corsair CS 550M
Antec Three Hundred
Windows 10 Home
This system is around 4 years old and I've had next to no problems with it, but now the GPU is failing on me. It frequently overheats and leads to CTDs, and at best lowering game settings only buys me time before the next CTD. I've looked after the PC and as far as I can tell everything else is fine.
I've done a bit of research already so I know a 6GB GTX 1060 will be compatible (and yes, I'm very aware this is a terrible time to be buying graphics cards!) but what I'm not sure about is if I should - or have to - upgrade other components as well. At the very least I've considered moving up to 16GB of memory alongside the GPU upgrade, though I haven't checked prices/availability of decent DDR3 kits.
The other main area of concern is the PSU; it's still running fine as far as I can tell, but obviously moving from a 2GB 770 to a 6GB 1060 is a significant upgrade. Is pairing a much-used 4-year old PSU with a new, more powerful graphics card asking for trouble?
Also, in terms of budget I can just about manage £400 - £450; I'm hoping this will cover the 1060 and/or new RAM and/or a new PSU (the cheapest 6GB 1060 I've seen online so far is £285).
Any suggests/advice would be appreciated.
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