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Looking upgrade recommendations as i have an older system that id like to get back up and running.

Currently has:

  • I5-3570
  • Asus Strix GTX 970
  • 8GB DDR3 Ram ( I know this will be in dire need of being changed)

Ideally for now id like to keep the GPU, but open to ideas for changing everything else on no more than a £250-300GBP budget for light gaming. Thanks

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46 minutes ago, Elliott243 said:

Looking upgrade recommendations as i have an older system that id like to get back up and running.

Currently has:

  • I5-3570
  • Asus Strix GTX 970
  • 8GB DDR3 Ram ( I know this will be in dire need of being changed)

Ideally for now id like to keep the GPU, but open to ideas for changing everything else on no more than a £250-300GBP budget for light gaming. Thanks

More RAM, look for used kits to save some cash. 

Don't know what PSU, case fan configuration, case and dive you have. Also the knowing the use case could be handy.

Gaming With a 4:3 CRT

System specs below

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus M (Because it was cheap)
RAM: 32GB (4 x 8GB) Corsair Vengance LPX 3200Mhz CL16
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC Blower Card
HDD: 7200RPM TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB, External HDD: 5400RPM 2TB WD My Passport
SSD: 1tb Samsung 970 evo m.2 nvme
PSU: Corsair CX650M
Displays: ViewSonic VA2012WB LCD 1680x1050p @ 75Hz
Gateway VX920 CRT: 1920x1440@65Hz, 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@125Hz
Gateway VX900 CRT: 1920x1440@64Hz, 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@120Hz (Can be pushed to 175Hz)
 
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA PRO with Cherry MX Red switches
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Buy a (All Used)

I7 4790K or Non K (buy a proper cooler)
for me, sell the 970 and buy a GTX 1660 Ti or Super

and upgrade another stick of 8gb
 

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Gigabyte B550M DS3H Rev 1.7 | ADATA XPG Gammix D45 32GB DDR4 (4X8) 3200MHz | Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE GAMING OC 16G |

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 5X Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120mm RGB Fans | Cooler Master TD300 Mesh Case | Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W 80+ GOLD Certified Active PFC  | Lexar NM710 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 | Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA | KOORUI 24E3. 24" 1080p Gaming Monitor, 165Hz Refresh Rate, IPS Panel | Razer Blackwidow Chroma V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Deathadder Essential, Razer Blackshark V2 X

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6 hours ago, foxbill86 said:

Buy a (All Used)

I7 4790K or Non K (buy a proper cooler)
for me, sell the 970 and buy a GTX 1660 Ti or Super

and upgrade another stick of 8gb
 

Would the 4790k be better than the newer i5 chips? I know its a good few years old

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On 8/15/2024 at 6:05 AM, Elliott243 said:

Would the 4790k be better than the newer i5 chips? I know its a good few years old

correction, my bad. If upgrading to the same socket, i7 3770k

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Gigabyte B550M DS3H Rev 1.7 | ADATA XPG Gammix D45 32GB DDR4 (4X8) 3200MHz | Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE GAMING OC 16G |

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 5X Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120mm RGB Fans | Cooler Master TD300 Mesh Case | Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W 80+ GOLD Certified Active PFC  | Lexar NM710 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 | Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA | KOORUI 24E3. 24" 1080p Gaming Monitor, 165Hz Refresh Rate, IPS Panel | Razer Blackwidow Chroma V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Deathadder Essential, Razer Blackshark V2 X

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19 hours ago, foxbill86 said:

correction, my bad. If upgrading to the same socket, i7 3770k

Would the 3770k be the same socket as the 3570? That would help keep the budget down a good bit if it did

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1 hour ago, Elliott243 said:

Would the 3770k be the same socket as the 3570? That would help keep the budget down a good bit if it did

yes yes it is. Have fun upgrading! 

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Gigabyte B550M DS3H Rev 1.7 | ADATA XPG Gammix D45 32GB DDR4 (4X8) 3200MHz | Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE GAMING OC 16G |

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 5X Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120mm RGB Fans | Cooler Master TD300 Mesh Case | Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W 80+ GOLD Certified Active PFC  | Lexar NM710 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 | Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA | KOORUI 24E3. 24" 1080p Gaming Monitor, 165Hz Refresh Rate, IPS Panel | Razer Blackwidow Chroma V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Deathadder Essential, Razer Blackshark V2 X

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1 hour ago, foxbill86 said:

yes yes it is. Have fun upgrading! 

Wow i didnt know that! You think it would be good enough to run most games then? Not expecting mega settings but if it helps keep things playable then i may try and find a 3770k cheap

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10 minutes ago, Elliott243 said:

Wow i didnt know that! You think it would be good enough to run most games then? Not expecting mega settings but if it helps keep things playable then i may try and find a 3770k cheap

whut games u playing? or planning to game on?

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Gigabyte B550M DS3H Rev 1.7 | ADATA XPG Gammix D45 32GB DDR4 (4X8) 3200MHz | Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE GAMING OC 16G |

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 5X Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120mm RGB Fans | Cooler Master TD300 Mesh Case | Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W 80+ GOLD Certified Active PFC  | Lexar NM710 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 | Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA | KOORUI 24E3. 24" 1080p Gaming Monitor, 165Hz Refresh Rate, IPS Panel | Razer Blackwidow Chroma V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Deathadder Essential, Razer Blackshark V2 X

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whut games u playing? or planning to game on?

Nothing overly heavy, CS2, GTA V and possibly Warzone and stuff like that. All somewhat demanding now but hopefully with a few small upgrades while i save more money the i7 and more ram might make a difference

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4 minutes ago, Elliott243 said:

Nothing overly heavy, CS2, GTA V and possibly Warzone and stuff like that. All somewhat demanding now but hopefully with a few small upgrades while i save more money the i7 and more ram might make a difference

yeah its fine. I have a friend with a Xeon, close to a 3770k, with a 1660 super on it. more than 100 fps on CS2. U good bro

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Gigabyte B550M DS3H Rev 1.7 | ADATA XPG Gammix D45 32GB DDR4 (4X8) 3200MHz | Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE GAMING OC 16G |

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 5X Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120mm RGB Fans | Cooler Master TD300 Mesh Case | Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W 80+ GOLD Certified Active PFC  | Lexar NM710 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 | Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA | KOORUI 24E3. 24" 1080p Gaming Monitor, 165Hz Refresh Rate, IPS Panel | Razer Blackwidow Chroma V3 Tenkeyless, Razer Deathadder Essential, Razer Blackshark V2 X

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29 minutes ago, foxbill86 said:

yeah its fine. I have a friend with a Xeon, close to a 3770k, with a 1660 super on it. more than 100 fps on CS2. U good bro

Perfect man thank you for your help!

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