Considering a cost effective CPU upgrade

NickTheBiz · 11 Feb 2020 at 11:32

Have 200 quid's worth of amazon vouchers drop in my lap so considering a CPU upgrade (with cash thrown in) but keep existing memory, mobo etc.

What do people think, is it worth it? And what should I get?

Asus Z170-E 1151 socket
Intel i5-6400 (non-K) @ 4.4Ghz
Kingston Fury Black 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-21300C15 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black
Alpenfohn - Brocken 2
NZXT S340
2 x Samsung 840 Evo 250GB
EVGA 1070 FTW
EVGA 650W G2

NickTheBiz · 11 Feb 2020 at 13:24

ExRayTed said:
Why are you considering an upgrade? Is your computer struggling in any way?

Hoping for improved performance in PUBG but it might jus\t be the game. Hence the thread and question really.

NickTheBiz · 11 Feb 2020 at 13:25

Joxeon said:
Its not worth spending £200+ on a 4 core 8 thread CPU, you would be better selling you current CPU + MB and going with something more current.

Yeah, but as I say, I'm happy to chuck money on top of the 200 quid (and then sell current after the event)

NickTheBiz · 11 Feb 2020 at 13:34

Alan1969 said:
I didn't think that you should upgrade. Everything seems fine and well balanced. I don't think that you will notice any improvement in performance.

Perhaps in the future get a 4th gen ryzen with faster RAM etc. and even a new GPU - perhaps you could sell your existing stuff then.

In the mean time - what about a curved 1440 144hz monitor (say 27 or 32")? or a hyperx cloud II headset?

Cheers mate, I had an incling that was the case.

Recently bought a Zowie 2430 I think it is, so I'm pretty good allround!

Sounds like a new hoover is coming then!

NickTheBiz · 11 Feb 2020 at 14:07

Cheers all.

NickTheBiz · 25 Mar 2021 at 15:12

Afternoon guys...

Old thread I know but I'm back on the same thinking. PUBG renders the rest of my PC largely useless when it's running and I think I need a bit more oompf for Discord, browser open etc. etc.

Would one of these be a worthwhile upgrade as such?
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-components/upgrade-bundles/value-gaming

NickTheBiz · 25 Mar 2021 at 15:42

Michael_T said:
Are you CPU limited while playing? I've not played PUBG so I don't know what it's like for CPU usage.

No not really. Low settings etc. 1080p. But the second something else is running on the PC be that a browser or even Discord, we start plummeting in terms of FPS.

Put it another way, I'd have no chance of ever streaming me playing PUBG from this PC. Not saying I want to, but the option would be nice

NickTheBiz · 25 Mar 2021 at 16:05

mickyflinn said:
Sell your old stuff and get at least a 6 core cpu.

10400f and b460 motherboard cost £250 and reuse your memory.

So in other words, "yes", one of those value bundles would be pukka?

NickTheBiz · 25 Mar 2021 at 16:09

Michael_T said:
Right, sounds like upgrade time then. MB and CPU should be enough, don't think you need to upgrade RAM at this point. Assuming you don't plan on overclocking, i5 10400f and B460 should be about £250-ish. And should you decide to upgrade the GPU, stock permitting, this should work fine with anything up to a 3070.

It is 6 years old now I think.

Lovely stuff, thank you.

NickTheBiz · 25 Mar 2021 at 16:49

mickyflinn said:
Yes Motherboard and cpu and your sorted.

Cheers

NickTheBiz · 2 Apr 2021 at 17:55

Bought a 3600 as I got an excellent price. Which in turn has meant, I've now bought a new mobo, case and about to buy memory too

In my mind I'll just sell the old rig (taking the video card out of it)

Anyone recommend me a price to sell it for?

NickTheBiz · 3 Apr 2021 at 08:10

slim01 said:
Oh and with regards to knowing best price to sell for to see the parts value just go onto the auction site, next to the search bar click advanced search and select sold listings. You'll see a list of what the item has sold for over the past week or month etc. That's pretty much its value

Wheres that mate? Here/forum site or main OC site? Confused.com

NickTheBiz · 3 Apr 2021 at 12:22

Oh right, gotya.