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Hi guys, need some advice as I'm pretty behind on modern gaming hardware now!
So for the best part of 10 years I've used the following core build (GPU is newer, old crossfire setup wasn't supported on new drivers):
As much as I don't want to admit it, I think it's time to upgrade, the problem is that I wasn't planning for this and therefore am stuck on a limited budget. Ideally I'd love a new Ryzen build and an RX580 or something, but right now that's out of my budget.
I'd like some advice on the best path to take here short term, I was thinking about finding some high end older hardware, perhaps i5/i7 2nd-4th gen, that means I can still use my RAM and all the other components as a short term solution.
At the same time though, is it worth spending say £100/£150 on hardware that's like 6-7 years old as a stop gap? I can get the follow bits for just under £300 brand new:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/rang...-w-radeon-vega-8-graphics-bu-09g-og.html#t=a3
So this is where the tricky question comes in, what's the most efficient way to solve this? The main game I'm playing now is Kingdom Come: Deliverance (amazing by the way, try it!) and World of Tanks/Warships. In the current rig I was able to get up to 40fps on Medium on KCD (but occasionally I'd stutter and drop to like 5fps in cutscenes and large battles).
If you guys could kindly lend me your advice on this matter it would be much appreciated!
https://imgur.com/a/oNhSpRi - The dying build
So for the best part of 10 years I've used the following core build (GPU is newer, old crossfire setup wasn't supported on new drivers):
- AMD Phenom II x6 1055T @ 3.8Ghz
- Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz (2x2GB, 2x4GB)
- ROG Crosshair Formula IV 890FX (AM3+)
- AMD RX460 4GB
- XFX Pro 750W Semi Modular
As much as I don't want to admit it, I think it's time to upgrade, the problem is that I wasn't planning for this and therefore am stuck on a limited budget. Ideally I'd love a new Ryzen build and an RX580 or something, but right now that's out of my budget.
I'd like some advice on the best path to take here short term, I was thinking about finding some high end older hardware, perhaps i5/i7 2nd-4th gen, that means I can still use my RAM and all the other components as a short term solution.
At the same time though, is it worth spending say £100/£150 on hardware that's like 6-7 years old as a stop gap? I can get the follow bits for just under £300 brand new:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/rang...-w-radeon-vega-8-graphics-bu-09g-og.html#t=a3
So this is where the tricky question comes in, what's the most efficient way to solve this? The main game I'm playing now is Kingdom Come: Deliverance (amazing by the way, try it!) and World of Tanks/Warships. In the current rig I was able to get up to 40fps on Medium on KCD (but occasionally I'd stutter and drop to like 5fps in cutscenes and large battles).
If you guys could kindly lend me your advice on this matter it would be much appreciated!
https://imgur.com/a/oNhSpRi - The dying build