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Hi guys,

 

Need some advice here. I would like to upgrade my PC for gaming. 

 

Current Setup

Processor: Intel i5 2400 3.1GHz/6MB LGA1155

Mainboard: Zotac H67 ITX-C-E
Memory: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Value RAM x 2
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 570 HD Superclocked
 
I'm considering this: 
Processor: Intel LGA1150 4670
Mainboard: Asus Maximus VI Impact Mini ITX
Memory: G-Skill RipJawX 2133MHz CL10 - 16GB
Graphics Card: Asus GTX770 2GB DC II OC DDR5
 
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Should I just upgrade the graphic card based on my current setup? Is there any bottleneck?
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your current cpu is still a 4-core i5, so there wont be a bottleneck if you just upgrade your graphics card.

maybe get some more ram, as 4 GB is a bit low for modern gaming titles, but other than that, you could just get a 780ti.

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Hi guys,

 

Need some advice here. I would like to upgrade my PC for gaming. 

 

Current Setup

Processor: Intel i5 2400 3.1GHz/6MB LGA1155

Mainboard: Zotac H67 ITX-A-E
Memory: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Value RAM x 2
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 570 HD Superclocked
 
I'm considering this: 
Processor: Intel LGA1150 4670
Mainboard: Asus Maximus VI Impact Mini ITX
Memory: G-Skill RipJawX 2133MHz CL10 - 16GB
Graphics Card: Asus GTX770 2GB DC II OC DDR5
 
OR
Should I just upgrade the graphic card based on my current setup? Is there any bottleneck?

 

you could just upgrade to 8gbs of ram, get the 4670, but if youre gonna overclock get the 4670K, and then the motherboard and maybe a 780.

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Hi guys,

 

Need some advice here. I would like to upgrade my PC for gaming. 

 

Current Setup

Processor: Intel i5 2400 3.1GHz/6MB LGA1155

Mainboard: Zotac H67 ITX-A-E
Memory: Corsair 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Value RAM x 2
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 570 HD Superclocked
 
I'm considering this: 
Processor: Intel LGA1150 4670
Mainboard: Asus Maximus VI Impact Mini ITX
Memory: G-Skill RipJawX 2133MHz CL10 - 16GB
Graphics Card: Asus GTX770 2GB DC II OC DDR5
 
OR
Should I just upgrade the graphic card based on my current setup? Is there any bottleneck?

 

Your cpu should be fine I would get a nice 1600mhz 8GB kit or 16GB kit if you really want it and grab a 770. 

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your current cpu is still a 4-core i5, so there wont be a bottleneck if you just upgrade your graphics card.

maybe get some more ram, as 4 GB is a bit low for modern gaming titles, but other than that, you could just get a 780ti.

 

 

you could just upgrade to 8gbs of ram, get the 4670, but if youre gonna overclock get the 4670K, and then the motherboard and maybe a 780.

 

 

Yeah new ram kit and a graphics card. CPU is ok.

 

 

Your cpu should be fine I would get a nice 1600mhz 8GB kit or 16GB kit if you really want it and grab a 770. 

 

My current setup has 8GB of RAM. (2 x 4GB) 

Do I need to upgrade to 1600MHz of RAM instead and get a card? 

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1333 is still ok. just a new graphics card should do you just fine.

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Okay, even with a GTX 780?

 

yes, sure.

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Unless you're playing games that are heavily reliant on really fast single threads, your current cpu is fine.

My current setup has 8GB of RAM. (2 x 4GB) 

Do I need to upgrade to 1600MHz of RAM instead and get a card? 

Okay, even with a GTX 780?

The speed of ram doesn't really make a noticeable difference for most users.

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