Upgrade or build new? help pls

[baterodalo]

Hi guys this is my first post here so lets get to the topic.

 

Can you help me decide between a new full computer or just upgrade this one, my current specs are:

 

Xeon L5640 6 core  lga1366 (not OC)

Gigabyte X58A-UD7

6Gb DDR3  pc312800 (i have a 2gb here on my desk to join the other 6)

Nvidia Gforce GTS 8800 Alpha Dog Edition XFX

Cooler Master Cosmos case

no water cooling or similar

 

What I dont like about this build is the gpu that is so old im impressed how they still update the drivers now and then, and the cpu is a server cpu yeah this shit lasts decades runing and never fails but still a server dedicated cpu.

So should I buy some water cooling, OC my cpu, Buy a new Gpu or just build a new one I have been planing for a while.

Btw this build would be for gaming major, and in the future I was planning on geting 2 monitors.

 

[snortings]

Budget?

[baterodalo]

I dont have a fixed budget, but something up to 1000 € 

[Moonzy]

you can get a new GPU first, then a new cpu, motherboard and ram in the future if you're on a tight budget

 

or else, just buy an entirely new computer

 

though it depends on what gaming performance are you looking to get out of this rig

 

1 minute ago, baterodalo said:

something up to 1000 €

just build a new pc lol

[ChrisCross]

i would build new. you would essentially need to upgrade everything. its very useful to have another spare pc to use for rendering or other stuff. you cant overclock the xeon and that gpu is freaking old.

 

you could build a powerful rig these days for 1k $

[Kickflapper]

depends I what you use it for, However Start with a graphics card. It is easy to install and you will see an improvement right away.

[baterodalo]

Yeah the gpu I was already goin to buy a new one.
I guess ill do that, save money and later rebuild the rest since the gpu is the main problem 

[nskceaj]

13 minutes ago, baterodalo said:

Yeah the gpu I was already goin to buy a new one.
I guess ill do that, save money and later rebuild the rest since the gpu is the main problem 

build new

[ChrisCross]

i would wait for the 16nm gpu's to be released and then go for something like this: (390 to be replaced of course)

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus H170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($56.57 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
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