How could I improve this setup?

Adammmm · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:22

My setup is:

Intel Core i7-4820k 3.70GHz 10MB Cache Quad Core Processor
Asrock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard
8GB DDR3 Corsair 1600 (2 x 4Gb)
2000GB SEAGATE Solid State Hybrid Drives
500GB S-ATAIII Hard Drive 6.0Gb/s
52-In-1 Internal Card Reader
Nvidia GT610 (2048MB)
27 Inch Cougar Extreme Widescreen
CIT Xecutioner Mesh Gaming Case Black/Blue Interior USB3 12cm Blue LED Toolless
500W PSU with 12cm Fan
TP-link wireless PCI adapter 150Mbps TL-WN751ND

I'm pretty bad at this stuff and I don't even know if I have the drivers for everything but what could be improved including the graphics card because I know that's bad.
My budget is £400
Thanks

4K8KW10 · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:27

Hi, you will get extremely noticeable speed bump by going to this graphics card and adding two more DDR3 memory modules:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group Elite Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TPKD38G1600HC11DC01)= £44.99
1 x MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR OC 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £158.99

Total: £214.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Adammmm · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:32

4K8KW10 said:
Hi, you will get extremely noticeable speed bump by going to this graphics card and adding two more DDR3 memory modules:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group Elite Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TPKD38G1600HC11DC01)= £44.99

1 x MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR OC 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £158.99

Total: £214.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Hi, how am I able to find out if these things will fit in my computer, and is it easy to install everything?

4K8KW10 · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:35

Adammmm said:
Hi, how am I able to find out if these things will fit in my computer, and is it easy to install everything?

These are just two memory modules which you need to insert in your empty slots in the motherboard.
Then, remove the 610GT graphics card and install the RX 570 in its place, while connecting the latter with the needed power connector.
It is super easy. Don't be scared to try.

Adammmm · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:39

4K8KW10 said:
These are just two memory modules which you need to insert in your empty slots in the motherboard.
Then, remove the 610GT graphics card and install the RX 570 in its place, while connecting the latter with the needed power connector.
It is super easy. Don't be scared to try.

Okay, should this boost my fps up quite a bit? I get like 20fps max in games like DayZ on lowest settings.

4K8KW10 · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:41

Adammmm said:
Okay, should this boost my fps up quite a bit? I get like 20fps max in games like DayZ on lowest settings.

The performance boost will be immense: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GeForce-GT-610-vs-AMD-RX-570/m7736vs3924

Adammmm · 14 Dec 2018 at 21:53

4K8KW10 said:
The performance boost will be immense: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GeForce-GT-610-vs-AMD-RX-570/m7736vs3924

Wow thanks, I'll get to buying these then and maybe clean my computer whilst I'm at it because I have never done it before. Any tips on doing that?

Adammmm · 15 Dec 2018 at 03:13

I bought both of these things and now I’m really worrying what if the graphics card doesn’t fit into my computer

Doug2507 · 15 Dec 2018 at 03:46

Eh, just one point on this, should really be using quad channel with same sticks.

GPU should fit no problem.

Compressed air for blowing the dust out. Around 4 quid a can. Or a good hairdryer on full blast on cold setting.

Adammmm · 15 Dec 2018 at 11:12

Doug2507 said:
Eh, just one point on this, should really be using quad channel with same sticks.

GPU should fit no problem.

Compressed air for blowing the dust out. Around 4 quid a can. Or a good hairdryer on full blast on cold setting.

I’ll use a hairdryer thanks but will the quad channel thing matter too much because it may be too late

4K8KW10 · 15 Dec 2018 at 16:13

Adammmm said:
I’ll use a hairdryer thanks but will the quad channel thing matter too much because it may be too late

Quad channel is the best - for no money almost you can run it. No hesitation there

orbitalwalsh · 15 Dec 2018 at 16:17

Quad channel doesn't make a difference when gaming . Workstation it helps, specially when you need over 64GB of the stuff
More channels , more stress on IMC

Doug2507 · 15 Dec 2018 at 16:53

Running quad isn't the issue, it's running two pairs of totally different sticks in quad which is the issue.

Adammmm · 16 Dec 2018 at 17:55

Hi guys, I think I installed the graphics card correctly but the problem is that the cable that connected my old graphics card to my monitor will not go into the new graphics card. What cable do I need to use for the monitor I stated in my specs?
Also, there is another place on the graphics card where it looks like something needs to plug in but I do not know what that is.
Here is the picture
https://imgur.com/a/zjYcVQg

4K8KW10 · 16 Dec 2018 at 17:59

Adammmm said:
Hi guys, I think I installed the graphics card correctly but the problem is that the cable that connected my old graphics card to my monitor will not go into the new graphics card. What cable do I need to use for the monitor I stated in my specs?
Also, there is another place on the graphics card where it looks like something needs to plug in but I do not know what that is.
Here is the picture
https://imgur.com/a/zjYcVQg

Hi, you need a D-Sub to DVI adapter:

Their price is a couple of pounds max.

The other one is a 8-pin EPS12V power connector from your power supply.

If your power supply has not one, you can use this cable adapter and make it:

6-pin to 8-pin EPS12V connector

or this:
4-pin Molex to 8-pin power connector:

Adammmm · 16 Dec 2018 at 18:09

4K8KW10 said:
Hi, you need a D-Sub to DVI adapter:

Their price is a couple of pounds max.

The other one is a 8-pin EPS12V power connector from your power supply.

If your power supply has not one, you can use this cable adapter and make it:

6-pin to 8-pin EPS12V connector

or this:
4-pin Molex to 8-pin power connector:

Thanks, where would the eps12v connector plug into my power supply if I buy it? I can’t see anywhere it would go

4K8KW10 · 16 Dec 2018 at 18:12

Adammmm said:
Thanks, where would the eps12v connector plug into my power supply if I buy it? I can’t see anywhere it would go

Out of your power supply, there should be many cables - just find either Molex ending or 6-pin power connector. It has them.

Adammmm · 16 Dec 2018 at 18:15

4K8KW10 said:
Out of your power supply, there should be many cables - just find either Molex ending or 6-pin power connector. It has them.

It looks like all of the cables coming out of the power supply are being used, also could you link a d-sub to dvi adapter please when I type it in it comes up with a lot of different names

4K8KW10 · 16 Dec 2018 at 18:19

Adammmm said:
It looks like all of the cables coming out of the power supply are being used, also could you link a d-sub to dvi adapter please when I type it in it comes up with a lot of different names

You need a D-sub female to DVI male adapter.

Well, about the power supply - it is the best to buy a new, more modern one. I guess yours is 500W noname

Adammmm · 16 Dec 2018 at 18:22

4K8KW10 said:
You need a D-sub female to DVI male adapter.

Well, about the power supply - it is the best to buy a new, more modern one. I guess yours is 500W noname

Thanks I’ll buy one of those but for the power supply this is mine:
https://imgur.com/a/xK9xyNG
If I have to buy a new one I’d have to get a professional to wire it up and everything I’m so bad at building computers