Older workstation as 'gaming' computer?

[Chambersofsecret]

The most GPU and CPU intensive game I plan on playing is BeamNG Drive, so would i be able to pick up say a t3600/5500 and build on that?

(prefered budget under $500)

Im trying to upgrade from my current rig:

I5 2500k

12gb  ddr3 1600mhz (only runs at 1333)

Dell optiplex 390 mobo

240gb ssd, 500gb wd blue, 500gb Hitachi 

Gt 1030 (i know)

 

 

Edited November 5, 2019 by Chambersofsecret
Mention of current build

[KarathKasun]

If you can get a 12c/24t system with a base clock in the mid 3ghz range using Sandy Bridge or newer, you will get sufficient performance to drive something like a 970/980/1060/1660 or 290/390/480/580.

 

Your worst enemy with cheap workstations is the abysmally low CPU clocks.  You need a 3.4ghz+ Sandy based CPU for pretty much any GPU faster than a 1050 Ti.