- May 27, 2018
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Hello everyone!
I got this PC for free from a friend and I'm wondering which GPU should I buy to upgrade my dated PC. I don't want to get a GPU that will bottleneck my system too much, as I intend to build a completely new PC when I graduate in 2 years. This is just a temporary machine to get my daily gaming fix. Would it be also worth to upgrade any other parts? I know the system is really dated, but I heard that the CPU isn't that bad. Remember, I used to play games on my old PC which had Geforce 8600 GT and Core 2 Duo, so hopefully this will be a slight upgrade.
Parts list:
CPU Intel core I5 750 2,67 GHz
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CHFPxr/intel-cpu-bx80605i5750
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LktCmG/gigabyte-video-card-gvn2501gi
RAM 12 GB DDR3 @ 666 MHz
PSU SL-500A 500W Inter-tech
MOBO Gigabyte Technology P55M-UD2 (Socket 1156)
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BcK7YJ/gigabyte-motherboard-gap55mud2
PC also has a 250 GB SSD and 1TB WD blue hard drive
Approximate Purchase Date: June
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Around 200 euros
System Usage from Most to Least Important: MMO gaming (WoW, GW2 etc.), Browsing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: GPU (maybe other parts too if it's worth it?) I will reuse my PSU which is SL-500A 500W Inter-tech
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Will buy used parts
Location: Slovenia
Parts Preferences: No preference
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Will be playing mostly mmorpgs such as WOW, GW2, ESO and maybe some other games.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Playing GW2 and Wow on a core 2 duo and Geforce 8600 GT has become really impossible, so I figured this PC is atleast a slight upgrade and my games will hopefully run a tad bit better.
All help is greatly appreciated!
I got this PC for free from a friend and I'm wondering which GPU should I buy to upgrade my dated PC. I don't want to get a GPU that will bottleneck my system too much, as I intend to build a completely new PC when I graduate in 2 years. This is just a temporary machine to get my daily gaming fix. Would it be also worth to upgrade any other parts? I know the system is really dated, but I heard that the CPU isn't that bad. Remember, I used to play games on my old PC which had Geforce 8600 GT and Core 2 Duo, so hopefully this will be a slight upgrade.
Parts list:
CPU Intel core I5 750 2,67 GHz
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CHFPxr/intel-cpu-bx80605i5750
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LktCmG/gigabyte-video-card-gvn2501gi
RAM 12 GB DDR3 @ 666 MHz
PSU SL-500A 500W Inter-tech
MOBO Gigabyte Technology P55M-UD2 (Socket 1156)
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BcK7YJ/gigabyte-motherboard-gap55mud2
PC also has a 250 GB SSD and 1TB WD blue hard drive
Approximate Purchase Date: June
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Around 200 euros
System Usage from Most to Least Important: MMO gaming (WoW, GW2 etc.), Browsing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: GPU (maybe other parts too if it's worth it?) I will reuse my PSU which is SL-500A 500W Inter-tech
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Will buy used parts
Location: Slovenia
Parts Preferences: No preference
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Will be playing mostly mmorpgs such as WOW, GW2, ESO and maybe some other games.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Playing GW2 and Wow on a core 2 duo and Geforce 8600 GT has become really impossible, so I figured this PC is atleast a slight upgrade and my games will hopefully run a tad bit better.
All help is greatly appreciated!
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