Looking for feedback on PC upgrade.

[alanp97]

Current specs:

PSU: 500W Evga 

CPU: Intel i5 4470

GPU: GTX 780TI Superclocked

RAM: 8GB DDR3

 

Ive always gone budget when building a pc but I want to spend a little bit more upgrading this time so I can max every game at 1080p. I dont have any problems with storage so I dont need to upgrade that and I also have a SSD.

Would it be worthwhile for me to change from my i5 to to an R5 1500X? I know I would have to get a new MOBO and ram but I dont mind too much. Also, would it be viable to keep my PSU? I havent had any problems with it its a couple of years old now though. 

 

With the inflation of prices around graphics cards whats a good option to spend on now? 1070s are through the roof now and theres no 480s or 580s. Id appreciate some thoughts on what a good GPU upgrade would be. 

 

If anyone can give me some advice on what I should do id really appreciate it. Thanks in advance,

[AdamBGames]

1 minute ago, alanp97 said:

Current specs:

PSU: 500W Evga 

CPU: Intel i5 4470

GPU: GTX 780TI Superclocked

RAM: 8GB DDR3

 

Ive always gone budget when building a pc but I want to spend a little bit more upgrading this time so I can max every game at 1080p. I dont have any problems with storage so I dont need to upgrade that and I also have a SSD.

Would it be worthwhile for me to change from my i5 to to an R5 1500X? I know I would have to get a new MOBO and ram but I dont mind too much. Also, would it be viable to keep my PSU? I havent had any problems with it its a couple of years old now though. 

 

With the inflation of prices around graphics cards whats a good option to spend on now? 1070s are through the roof now and theres no 480s or 580s. Id appreciate some thoughts on what a good GPU upgrade would be. 

 

If anyone can give me some advice on what I should do id really appreciate it. Thanks in advance,

The power supply is OK (Ive used it in many builds and I dont think its a problem) the 1500x is good but the 4470 should be fine for now. DDR3 ram is really cheap now with DDR4 being the norm now, upgrade to 16gb, it wont change FPS much but its nice to have. For the GPU, the 1060 or the 480/580 will be fine for ultra 1080p

[alanp97]

Just now, AdamBGames said:

The power supply is OK (Ive used it in many builds and I dont think its a problem) the 1500x is good but the 4470 should be fine for now. DDR3 ram is really cheap now with DDR4 being the norm now, upgrade to 16gb, it wont change FPS much but its nice to have. For the GPU, the 1060 or the 480/580 will be fine for ultra 1080p

Ok thanks, only problem is 480/580 is nowhere in stock where I am.

[AdamBGames]

Just now, alanp97 said:

Ok thanks, only problem is 480/580 is nowhere in stock where I am.

Ah, fair enough. If thats the case, get the 1060

[Ordinarily_Greater]

6 minutes ago, alanp97 said:

Ok thanks, only problem is 480/580 is nowhere in stock where I am.

GTX 980 Ti or if you want to go lower GTX 970

[Ordinarily_Greater]

6 minutes ago, alanp97 said:

Ok thanks, only problem is 480/580 is nowhere in stock where I am.

GTX 980 Ti or if you want to go lower GTX 970

[alanp97]

7 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

GTX 980 Ti or if you want to go lower GTX 970

Thinking of it I may go with a 1070/1080. The 1080 right now is only 50euro more expensive than a 1070. Whats your thoughts on getting that and upgrading my cpu in a few months?

[LienusLateTips]

19 minutes ago, AdamBGames said:

The power supply is OK

Depends on model

 

 

What PSU is this? Also get 1060 6GB.

[alanp97]

Just now, JDE said:

Depends on model

 

 

What PSU is this? Also get 1060 6GB.

Im not sure the exact model ill have to check. I will probably upgrade the PSU in a few months just to be on the safe side. May I ask your reasoning on getting the 1060? Wouldnt that struggle in some games? I would prefer to max the shit out of everything i play 

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, alanp97 said:

Im not sure the exact model ill have to check. I will probably upgrade the PSU in a few months just to be on the safe side. May I ask your reasoning on getting the 1060? Wouldnt that struggle in some games? I would prefer to max the shit out of everything i play 

Ultra 1080p 60fps EVERYTHING

 

Medium 1440p ...

 

 

Is it 80+White, 80+ Nothing or 80+ Bronze

[alanp97]

Just now, JDE said:

Ultra 1080p 60fps EVERYTHING

 

Medium 1440p ...

 

 

Is it 80+White, 80+ Nothing or 80+ Bronze

Oh really i didnt think it performed that well. Im 99% certain its 80+ bronze.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, alanp97 said:

Oh really i didnt think it performed that well. Im 99% certain its 80+ bronze.

K replace it with EVGA B3/EVGA G2/G3

[alanp97]

Just now, JDE said:

K replace it with EVGA B3/EVGA G2/G3

Yeah ill definitely be upgrading that soon as id be paranoid something would go wrong. If I was to go for a 1070/1080 would 500w be ok or go for something more
?

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, alanp97 said:

Yeah ill definitely be upgrading that soon as id be paranoid something would go wrong. If I was to go for a 1070/1080 would 500w be ok or go for something more
?

500W should be fine but I'm very concerned over the quality of that product while operating a higher end card. The PSU is the only part that can kill all components in a system. Something like the EVGA B3 550W for $60 I would highly recommend as a budget option.

[alanp97]

Just now, JDE said:

500W should be fine but I'm very concerned over the quality of that product while operating a higher end card. The PSU is the only part that can kill all components in a system. Something like the EVGA B3 550W for $60 I would highly recommend as a budget option.

Oh your saying I should get a new PSU before I upgrade to a highend card like that? You're probably right id much rather be on the safer side of things.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, alanp97 said:

Oh your saying I should get a new PSU before I upgrade to a highend card like that? You're probably right id much rather be on the safer side of things.

I say you should get a new PSU even with a low end card. Use the PSU Tier List, get something above Tier 3.

 

[alanp97]

Just now, JDE said:

I say you should get a new PSU even with a low end card. Use the PSU Tier List, get something above Tier 3.

 

Ok I get you. Thanks for your help i'll definitely put psu to the top of my priority list.

[Ordinarily_Greater]

5 minutes ago, JDE said:

500W should be fine but I'm very concerned over the quality of that product while operating a higher end card. The PSU is the only part that can kill all components in a system. Something like the EVGA B3 550W for $60 I would highly recommend as a budget option.

What do you forget my recommended psu is cheaper than yours? The 750w variant is $77

[Ordinarily_Greater]

15 minutes ago, alanp97 said:

Thinking of it I may go with a 1070/1080. The 1080 right now is only 50euro more expensive than a 1070. Whats your thoughts on getting that and upgrading my cpu in a few months?

It is a great plan! Although i can not go far for my own pc like to use 1080, my only high end hope is GTX 1070

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

What do you forget my recommended psu is cheaper than yours? The 750w variant is $77

Because I can't stand this fact:

But some people can. I just go to the B3 default.

[alanp97]

2 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

It is a great plan! Although i can not go far for my own pc like to use 1080, my only high end hope is GTX 1070

Yeah I have a bit of cash lying around so why not when its only 50euro more expensive!

[Ordinarily_Greater]

1 minute ago, alanp97 said:

Yeah I have a bit of cash lying around so why not when its only 50euro more expensive!

Like the price! It is GTX 1070 + 5 €10 milk

[Ordinarily_Greater]

3 minutes ago, JDE said:

Because I can't stand this fact:

But some people can. I just go to the B3 default.

Oh yeah? Well that is funny! So i think you already know that the important cables on semi modular psu are not detachable

[alanp97]

1 minute ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

Like the price! It is GTX 1070 + 5 €10 milk

Yeah maybe I wont eat for a few weeks so i can but this 

[Ordinarily_Greater]

2 minutes ago, alanp97 said:

Yeah maybe I wont eat for a few weeks so i can but this 

Oh yeah, for the sake of 4K!