I am new to upgrading my pc and need help.

Plonkz · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:02

Im looking to either upgrade my pc or get a new one. I need to know which one is more beneficial for myself.

I have...

intel(r) core(tm) i3-3220 cpu @ 3.30ghz
GeForce GT 710
8.00 GB of ram
MSI

Just tell me if its either worth upgrading or getting a new pc whole. I'm mainly looking for a new graphocs card as i heard the 710 is kinda a joke, Please tell me what is compatable with my pc.

I don't know if this the correct infomation but i hope anyone can help me

turbot1984 · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:12

Plonkz said:
Im looking to either upgrade my pc or get a new one. I need to know which one is more beneficial for myself.

I have...

intel(r) core(tm) i3-3220 cpu @ 3.30ghz
GeForce GT 710
8.00 GB of ram
MSI

Just tell me if its either worth upgrading or getting a new pc whole. I'm mainly looking for a new graphocs card as i heard the 710 is kinda a joke, Please tell me what is compatable with my pc.

I don't know if this the correct infomation but i hope anyone can help me

Yes i think its new pc time, a 2 core processor will really struggle these days and the 710 is the same. Whats ya budget?

Plonkz · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:16

My budget right now is £180 which obviosly isn't enough so hopefully by my birthday May 16th, I should have around £600, i couldn't figure out how to quote you. my apology

turbot1984 · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:26

Plonkz said:
My budget right now is £180 which obviosly isn't enough so hopefully by my birthday May 16th, I should have around £600, i couldn't figure out how to quote you. my apology

In normal times £600 would have bought you something half decent, now its restricted by graphics card price inflation. Maybe base it on Intel 10400f a cheap motherboard and 16GB RAM and see whats left. Can you re-use case, power supply etc.?

Plonkz · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:33

turbot1984 said:
In normal times £600 would have bought you something half decent, now its restricted by graphics card price inflation. Maybe base it on Intel 10400f a cheap motherboard and 16GB RAM and see whats left. Can you re-use case, power supply etc.?

Im not gonna lie to you, I dont trust myself building my own pc, I'd have to get something pre built. and i also dont understand much computer talk I have a brief grasp on it tho. I can see if i can get someone to build one for me if your able list some components or parts that'd be great

turbot1984 · 25 Feb 2021 at 20:46

Plonkz said:
Im not gonna lie to you, I dont trust myself building my own pc, I'd have to get something pre built. and i also dont understand much computer talk I have a brief grasp on it tho. I can see if i can get someone to build one for me if your able list some components or parts that'd be great

Bit over your budget, but a step up from what you have
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk...le-ryzen-3000-series-gaming-pc-fs-1dn-og.html

Joxeon · 25 Feb 2021 at 22:02

Plonkz said:
My budget right now is £180 which obviosly isn't enough so hopefully by my birthday May 16th, I should have around £600, i couldn't figure out how to quote you. my apology

If it's for gaming then I'd just get a ps5 or series X as just a GPU on par with what's in the consoles would cost 600.