Old CPUs + New Cards

[JuNex03]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently using an I3-2100, I know its a very old CPU and I'm planning on upgrading it bit by bit. I was wondering would this old CPU would work on lets say an rx460 or a GTX1050?

[aisle9]

Easily

[DoctorZeus]

Just now, JuNex03 said:

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently using an I3-2100, I know its a very old CPU and I'm planning on upgrading it bit by bit. I was wondering would this old CPU would work on lets say an rx460 or a GTX1050?

it'll work with whatever. how well? hmm pretty bottom tier but it should be playable as long as you don't have your hopes set too high. 

[JuNex03]

Thanks,

 

Good now I could atleast upgrade my GPU first before buying a new mobo and CPU.

[xDylanio]

9 minutes ago, JuNex03 said:

I'm planning on upgrading it bit by bit.

So you're going to get 1/4 of a cpu, then after a while get another quarter piece, and then after that another and so on? Or how are you planning to upgrade a cpu "bit by bit"

[JuNex03]

Just now, xDylanio said:

So you're going to get 1/4 of a cpu, then after a while get another quarter piece, and then after that another and so on? Or how are you planning to upgrade a cpu "bit by bit"

Haha I meant the PC, i'm going to upgrade the PC bit by bit.

[xDylanio]

2 minutes ago, JuNex03 said:

Haha I meant the PC, i'm going to upgrade the PC bit by bit.

I thought so... Well good luck on upgrading. I'm looking on upgrading my pc to a more newer type

[GangstaRas]

Yes it should work with either GPU fine enough. That setup is practically like my system currently both in the GPU and CPU department, just a tad bit weaker on both. It works for me though admittedly I want more CPU power for a more well-rounded experience.

A 960 can do roughly 50-60 fps 1080p max in GTA5 without AA if paired with a stronger CPU for example. With my i3 3240, I typically get in the 38-50 fps range. Some 30 player online races are a bitch, expect 20 fps, the usual 16 player ones are fine at like 40s. Those should give you an idea where you stand. Don't have many modern day games that I play unfortunately so that's my only worthwhile example 

[JuNex03]

19 minutes ago, GangstaRas said:

Yes it should work with either GPU fine enough. That setup is practically like my system currently both in the GPU and CPU department, just a tad bit weaker on both. It works for me though admittedly I want more CPU power for a more well-rounded experience.

A 960 can do roughly 50-60 fps 1080p max in GTA5 without AA if paired with a stronger CPU for example. With my i3 3240, I typically get in the 38-50 fps range. Some 30 player online races are a bitch, expect 20 fps, the usual 16 player ones are fine at like 40s. Those should give you an idea where you stand. Don't have many modern day games that I play unfortunately so that's my only worthwhile example 

Mine is mostly used for browsing and programming, sometimes with a bit of League of Legends. I really miss playing offline RPGs... cant seem to find the time to commit myself anymore.