How much GPU do I need?

[theoflow]

Hey all,

 

I inherited an older computer from a relative and plan on updating some of the parts to use at my parents place when I pet sit. At my apartment I have a better machine, but when I'm visiting I'd like to game a little bit to pass the time.

 

The machine was already a franken build out of an old lenovo thinkcenter. It is an i5 with a Corei5 with 8GB RAM and Windows 10

 

I have an old SAPPHIRE DUAL-X Radeon R9 280 that I was going to throw in there.

 

My question is, with the 580's dropping to $150, would it be too much GPU for this type of system? I don't mind spending the money, but don't want to waste it.

 

The system will be running on an old DELL ULTRASHARP 2408WFP.

 

Thanks,

 

 

[Mad153]

What games?

[The Torrent]

5 minutes ago, theoflow said:

Hey all,

 

I inherited an older computer from a relative and plan on updating some of the parts to use at my parents place when I pet sit. At my apartment I have a better machine, but when I'm visiting I'd like to game a little bit to pass the time.

 

The machine was already a franken build out of an old lenovo thinkcenter. It is an i5 with a Corei5 with 8GB RAM and Windows 10

 

I have an old SAPPHIRE DUAL-X Radeon R9 280 that I was going to throw in there.

 

My question is, with the 580's dropping to $150, would it be too much GPU for this type of system? I don't mind spending the money, but don't want to waste it.

 

The system will be running on an old DELL ULTRASHARP 2408WFP.

 

Thanks,

 

 

which exact cpu? How old?

[EarthWormJM2]

depending on which i5 you have, it should handle an RX580 just fine and should definitely be an upgrade. Just make sure you have a good PSU to power it all. 

[theoflow]

8 minutes ago, Mad153 said:

What games?

To kill time, just some Star Craft 2, but I do like playing Titanfall 2 from time to time. 

My older Core2 Duo system wouldn't even let me play it.

 

I'm not gonna play AAA games from the past 2 years on it, I have my home computer for that.

[theoflow]

8 minutes ago, The Torrent said:

which exact cpu? How old?

I think it is a 2500x series i5. I have to check back on Tuesday when I drop by again

[chen57]

15 minutes ago, theoflow said:

It is an i5 with a Corei5

wow, they make those !?

[theoflow]

10 minutes ago, EarthWormJM2 said:

depending on which i5 you have, it should handle an RX580 just fine and should definitely be an upgrade. Just make sure you have a good PSU to power it all. 

I have a 700W Corsair laying around from a previous build. Thanks

[EarthWormJM2]

1 minute ago, theoflow said:

I have a 700W Corsair laying around from a previous build. Thanks

Yea, that should all be just fine. The 2000 series i5s are still being used by a lot of people today, just recently is starting to hit it's limits. I wouldn't worry about that setup especially for older games.

[theoflow]

38 minutes ago, chen57 said:

wow, they make those !?

lol...whoops...when multitasking isn't really a thing.

 

I think it is a 2300x series something. Have to check on Tuesday.