New Computer or Upgrade Current?

[InfluxGaming]

Hey Linus Community,

 

        I want to upgrade my computer and I'm wondering whether or not you all think it'll be able to handle what I plan on using it for. I plan on using the upgraded/new system to play CS:GO and Fortnite, as well as edit 1080p 60fps videos in Adobe After Effects. I'm planning on buying an MSI 1050 TI Graphics Card as well as a new Power Supply Unit. Do you think this would be able to handle my ambitions with my system? Although I'm sure a new PC would be better, I'm going to college in just over a year and will not bring my desktop with me, so there isn't much of a point in spending money on a new computer if upgrading my current one will work. Also, I'm majoring in Computer Science, so I'll have plenty of money to spend on a nice rig after graduation. Anyways, I got my system for free from a neighbor who was moving, so I don't know all of the components brands and specifications. This is my current system...

• CPU
      Intel i3-4730
• Motherboard
      ASUS B85M-E
• RAM
      2x4GB DDR3
• GPU
      Intel HD 6000 (Integrated Graphics)
• Storage
      512GB HDD
• PSU
      300 Watts

   

  Hope to hear from you all soon, thanks!

   

   
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[themctipers]

new psu -> new gpu -> new cpu -> ssd

for gaming/video editing,

 

what I would do is:

ssd -> new psu -> new gpu -> new cpu

just to get windows up to speed, as an SSD really helps with that, but it doesn't help at all in gaming or video editing performance.

you can also shove the SSD into a laptop or your future desktop, and same with your PSU, so buy a nice one. 

[TheSLSAMG]

A GTX 1050 Ti and PSU would be a good stepping stone, and it would definitely allow you to run Fortnite and CS:GO at good settings with smooth framerates. I would also consider 16GB RAM and a used i7, though as long as you don't expect it to be a blazing video editing machine, 8GB and the i3 will do fine.

[Canada EH]

I would just sell the i3 cpu and buy a i5-4570 cpu if the price is right

500gb and a ssd buy a gpu

but for now you could try a 1050 gpu

[Streetguru]

26 minutes ago, InfluxGaming said:

 

It's not worth buying a deciated GPU right now due to pricing.

You can probably just pick up an R3 2200G + ASrock Pro 4 + DDR4(2800mhz+) and be alright for 1080p gaming.

If there's 0 chance of taking a desktop PC with you then just grab a GT 1030

[aisle9]

Get yourself a CX550M off of Newegg. More than enough power.

 

Screw the 1050 Ti. Buy a used GTX 780 for $120-150 instead. It'll outperform the 1050 Ti for less money, but use more power. Kepler is where the value is right now.

 

Xeon E3 1231V3, CPU problem solved. It's an i7-4770 without an iGPU and will work on your current board. Sell the i3 on eBay for about a stupid amount of money good God. You'll recoup a lot of that Xeon by selling the i3, holy crap.

 

Last thing I'd do is grab an SSD. That's the order in which I'd do things.

[InfluxGaming]

51 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

Get yourself a CX550M off of Newegg. More than enough power.

 

Screw the 1050 Ti. Buy a used GTX 780 for $120-150 instead. It'll outperform the 1050 Ti for less money, but use more power. Kepler is where the value is right now.

 

Xeon E3 1231V3, CPU problem solved. It's an i7-4770 without an iGPU and will work on your current board. Sell the i3 on eBay for about a stupid amount of money good God. You'll recoup a lot of that Xeon by selling the i3, holy crap.

 

Last thing I'd do is grab an SSD. That's the order in which I'd do things.

Can you replace a processor without replacing the motherboard as long as the motherboard has the right socket?

[aisle9]

12 hours ago, InfluxGaming said:

Can you replace a processor without replacing the motherboard as long as the motherboard has the right socket?

In most cases, yes. Check the motherboard manual for compatibility to be sure.

[InfluxGaming]

1 hour ago, aisle9 said:

In most cases, yes. Check the motherboard manual for compatibility to be sure.

Thank you!