My Computer worth upgrading for gaming or buy a new one?

[recota316]

Hey there first time posting. i own a DX4870-ub2c Desktop Computer. Iv'e had it a few years so i was wondering if its worth upgrading or do i need to buy a new one. My main concern is if the cpu and motherboard aren't worth keeping for years to come. I kno for sure i have to upgrade the graphics card (Intel HD Graphics 2500) and power supply (300w) just not sure if its worth doing or just buy new PC. thanks in advance
Specs:

CPU:
Intel Core i5 3330 @ 3.00GHz 29 °C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
Cores 4
Threads 4
Name Intel Core i5 3330
Code Name Ivy Bridge
Package Socket 1155 LGA
Technology 22nm
Specification Intel Core i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Family 6
Extended Family 6
Model A
Extended Model 3A
Stepping 9
Revision E1/L1
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel 64, NX, VMX, AVX
Virtualization Supported, Enabled
Hyperthreading Not supported
Fan Speed 1280 RPM
Bus Speed 99.8 MHz
Stock Core Speed 3000 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 100 MHz
Caches
L1 Data Cache Size 4 x 32 KBytes
L1 Instructions Cache Size 4 x 32 KBytes
L2 Unified Cache Size 4 x 256 KBytes
L3 Unified Cache Size 6144 KBytes
Average Temperature 29 °C

RAM:
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz

MOTHERBOARD
Manufacturer Gateway
Model IPIMB-AR (SOCKET 0)
Version 1.02A
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Ivy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model P75/B75
Southbridge Revision 04

HDD
1 TB Seagate SATA

 

[LucoTF]

Its up to you and your budget, but i see no problem with buying a $120 gtx 1050 ti for that pc, it would be a reasonable budget gaming pc with just a gpu upgrade.

 

[recota316]

Its up to you and your budget, but i see no problem with buying a $120 gtx 1050 ti for that pc, it would be a reasonable budget gaming pc with just a gpu upgrade.

thanks budget for upgrading i was trying to keep around 300.

 

[Guest]

Yes it's worth it.
That CPU is still decent.

See this:
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16814137122

Well under your 300$ budget and a nice pair with that cpu.

The card is actually around 200$.
See if you can get a used i7 3770 chip with the remaining money and sell your i5 chip.

 

[Karadjgne]

That i5 will handle a 1060/3 or 480/4 if you so chose, but the 1050ti would be the better budget buy. You could also check ebay for i7-3770/k or Xeon 1230v2 or better if you want better flexibility for more modern games, using upto 8 threads, it'll take some of emphasis from the 4 core minimums. I picked up a i7-3770k for $50 that way. Just might take some time to do, but it'd be worth it IF the bios on that gateway mobo will support those cpus. Some don't.

 

[recota316]

That i5 will handle a 1060/3 or 480/4 if you so chose, but the 1050ti would be the better budget buy. You could also check ebay for i7-3770/k or Xeon 1230v2 or better if you want better flexibility for more modern games, using upto 8 threads, it'll take some of emphasis from the 4 core minimums. I picked up a i7-3770k for $50 that way. Just might take some time to do, but it'd be worth it IF the bios on that gateway mobo will support those cpus. Some don't.

ill be on the lookout for good cpu prices on ebay maybe get lucky find a good deal. very glad mine is ok and if cant find anything wont need to upgrade. if i get the 1050ti what power supply do you recommend? i was thinking maybe 600W?

 

[Karadjgne]

For a 1050ti you won't need anything more than @350w, a 1060 @450w. Just don't get suckered into buying a piece of junk because of ultra low prices. If the psu doesn't cost @$40 or more (not counting sales or rebates) chances are it's junk. Check the psu list in my signature. You'll be looking for a minimum of tier 3, preferably tier 2 units.

 

[LucoTF]

The 1050ti would likely work with your existing power supply.

 

[recota316]

thank you all for the help