What to upgrade?

[GIBURROWS]

I've been using my laptop for ages but my old 2010 PC is now pride of place but will obviously need a lot of upgrades but where to start?

i5 3570K water cooled
1TB Samsung EVO SSD
2 x 2TB HDD
16GB Samsung Green RAM
Gigabyte 3GB 7970
HAF 932 Case
3 x Samsung A700D Monitors

 

[EsaT]

Both CPU and GPU could use updating if you're into gaming.
But you better wait for what news Computex brings in next week.

 

[Burnt_Custard]

Agree with previous comment. Both could use an upgrade. I would wait but I would keep my eye on at least a RX 580 or GTX 1060 level graphics card. Upgrade the GPU first and see what types gains you get. Then look at the CPU/Mobo/RAM next as it would be a bigger investment in money and time.

 

[GIBURROWS]

Thanks chaps, I've been keeping an eye on the 580 and will see about CPU.

 

[Dave Burton]

Thanks chaps, I've been keeping an eye on the 580 and will see about CPU.

Don't forget about PSU, AMD cards tend to be hungrier than Nvidia, so if you go for CPU + GPU you might need to replace the PSU to cope with the extra load.

 

[Plec]

I've been keeping an eye on the 580 and will see about CPU.

The OcUK deal with 2 free games is a good one - a possible ~£45 offset if you sell the games. Making the Sapphire 580 on sale, at the moment, a great value card.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Sapphire Radeon RX 580 Nitro+ 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £188.99

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[hendo_88]

I would say it depends on how your budget works. I would look at a PSU upgrade first with what kind of spec you want to end up with in mind. If you wanted to keep it functional whilst you're going through the upgrade process you could totally do the PSU first then a bundle then GPU? What kind of thing do you have in mind. Any questions then feel free to drop me a line

 

[GIBURROWS]

The OcUK deal with 2 free games is a good one - a possible ~£45 offset if you sell the games. Making the Sapphire 580 on sale, at the moment, a great value card.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Sapphire Radeon RX 580 Nitro+ 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £188.99

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Thanks but I never buy things with "free" things, to me it suggests that item isn't selling for a reason.

 

[GIBURROWS]

I would say it depends on how your budget works. I would look at a PSU upgrade first with what kind of spec you want to end up with in mind. If you wanted to keep it functional whilst you're going through the upgrade process you could totally do the PSU first then a bundle then GPU? What kind of thing do you have in mind. Any questions then feel free to drop me a line

I have an 800W PSU

 

[Plec]

Thanks but I never buy things with "free" things, to me it suggests that item isn't selling for a reason.

That's unfortunate as all the 580's come with free games - i just selected that card as it's quality.

It's an OcUK specific deal.

 

[GIBURROWS]

My last card was a "B Grade" from this place and served me so well I'd be happy going down that route again.

 

[Plec]

My last card was a "B Grade" from this place and served me so well I'd be happy going down that route again.

Once you've sold the games - look in MM they can sell for £25 a piece (so £50 back in your pocket) - you will be hard pushed to find a B grade card for £110-£130 (once you'e sold the games) - depending on quality of card. Plus you have the worry of a limited guarantee...

I have an 800W PSU

Model?

 

[orbitalwalsh]

monitor is 1080p 120hz if im correct ?

dont think there is any sync tech on it. You using all 3 for gaming ?

would look at vega 56 or GTX 1660Ti personally if you've got the budget, and higher if you want to game across all 3

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660Ti OC 6144MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £269.99
• 1 x PowerColor Radeon RX VEGA 56 Red Dragon 8GB HBM2 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £269.99

Total: £550.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)​

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[GIBURROWS]

After the help GPU is first then, thank you kindly.