5 yr old build, upgrade options

joel M

joel M

joel M

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Hello, I bought here a while back a gaming system, sadly my GTX 680 has lost a fan and i wondering what a replacement would cost of similar power, im also thinking about RAM, I only have 8gb

Intel i5k
Z87oc haswell 1150
gtx 680
8gb RAM
Win 10, 750w power.

I dont have the money for a total upgrade so looking for any advise what is best bang for buck, thanks for any advice.

Cheers, Joel
 
Clock the the K series CPU - if not done so already(?)

Add another 8GB of 'second hand' matching/similar specced memory ~£20

Most importantly upgrade the GPU add a 1660 Super depending on budget - can be had for ~£200.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
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Or the RX590 which can be had for approx ~£150 - and still a big boost over your 680.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
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*What is the brand/model of the PSU?
 
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Thanks, yeah i ve not clocked it i was always too scared, same with the card lol, it still works, but one fan is dead, cn i still keep it in or is it so old now its not worth it?

I must buy another 8gb ram, i know that will help. Yummy looking card, i might just be tempted enough

what about the 1060 for a wee little saving?
 
What case do you have a nice AO cooler can be had for under 100 pounds

Ocing the z87 is really easy a lot of guides out there I did my mates 8700k stable oc in under an hour
 
That RX590 for £160 is a bargain I reckon.... If it was me I'd go with that and add another 8gb with remaining money
 
scotsdragon said:
What case do you have a nice AO cooler can be had for under 100 pounds

Ocing the z87 is really easy a lot of guides out there I did my mates 8700k stable oc in under an hour
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I have CNSP11x cooler, and the case is Corsair obsidian, massive thing, my CPU never get hotter than 48oc, yeah i did plan to oc it that was i got the k and an OC board, but when i loooked into it and heard horror stories i didnt bother, i never have probs where my CPU has been underpowered, its usually and always the RAM

Thanks for rep[lies, that rx590 sems crazy for £160, £30 on RAM and £10 for shipping and bobs your uncle
 
found the guide i used but dont want to link it incase its against forum rules, i see you dont have trust confirgured google
The Gigabyte Z87/Haswell Overclocking(OC) Guide it is very comprehencive
 
Ufff, cant decide if the rx590 now or not, i have about £200 for the card now, but i think the rx590 is still good in that range aye? Just if im spending £200, what is there for £250, is it worth it? idk, confusing now

thanks
 
joel M said:
Ufff, cant decide if the rx590 now or not, i have about £200 for the card now, but i think the rx590 is still good in that range aye? Just if im spending £200, what is there for £250, is it worth it? idk, confusing now

thanks
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At 200 there's the gtx 1660 super at around 250 then it's the rx5600xt or the rtx 2060.
 
Monitor?

As alluded to before, if it's a 60Hz standard 1080p panel I would get the 2060 Super and put the savings towards 8GB more memory. The 5600XT is a great card (few teething issues) but: clocking that K series CPU, adding an additional 8GB and all coupled with a 1660 Super will see a healthy boost in your system and all within your revised budget.
 
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