Upgrade or new build?

[turtle_idiot14]

Currently I'm running on a system that I built back in 2015 and felt that its past due for an upgrade. Currently it runs most games fine at 1080p if I turn down the graphics to medium, some games I can run on high if I turn certain textures to low. Being 2018 I want that 1080p high settings gaming. However, with the current surge in gpu pricing I am asking myself if i should scrap my new build and put all my money into a decent graphics card, as well as upgrading my ram to 16GB.

 

Here is a List of my Current specs for reference,

- Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155

-ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5 

-Asus P8Z77-V LK Intel Z77 DDR3 LGA 1155 Motherboard

-CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

-Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply

-Cooler Master Hyper N520 - CPU Cooler

-Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III

- Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch

[CyberFern0]

Just now, turtle_idiot14 said:

Currently I'm running on a system that I built back in 2015 and felt that its past due for an upgrade. Currently it runs most games fine at 1080p if I turn down the graphics to medium, some games I can run on high if I turn certain textures to low. Being 2018 I want that 1080p high settings gaming. However, with the current surge in gpu pricing I am asking myself if i should scrap my new build and put all my money into a decent graphics card, as well as upgrading my ram to 16GB.

 

Here is a List of my Current specs for reference,

- Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155

-ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5 

-Asus P8Z77-V LK Intel Z77 DDR3 LGA 1155 Motherboard

-CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

-Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply

-Cooler Master Hyper N520 - CPU Cooler

-Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III

- Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch

I think you should get a new CPU (8th gen) and a new graphics card (1060 6gb)

[Herman Mcpootis]

a used gtx 970/980 is an option if prices are too high.

[turtle_idiot14]

5 minutes ago, CyberFern0 said:

I think you should get a new CPU (8th gen) and a new graphics card (1060 6gb)

any recommendations as to the motherboard? I already have my sites on the i5 8600k and the ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming LGA 1151

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, turtle_idiot14 said:

any recommendations as to the motherboard? I already have my sites on the i5 8600k and the ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming LGA 1151

that, is cutting into 1440p 144Hz gaming territory. For games only, a 3770k will do. Might as well spend more on the graphics card.

[r2724r16]

Buy a used gtx 970, it's a great card (I have one) and you can play most AAA titles at max settings at 1080p with 60fps.

[CyberFern0]

30 minutes ago, turtle_idiot14 said:

any recommendations as to the motherboard? I already have my sites on the i5 8600k and the ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming LGA 1151

Those are both very great choices.

[CyberFern0]

27 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

that, is cutting into 1440p 144Hz gaming territory. For games only, a 3770k will do. Might as well spend more on the graphics card.

I mean hey, he can upgrade to 1 of those monitors if he wants.

[Sergifq]

23 minutes ago, Rasbir Singh said:

Buy a used gtx 970, it's a great card (I have one) and you can play most AAA titles at max settings at 1080p with 60fps.

+1 also if you are looking for a good 960-980 get evga ftw or ssc the base clocks will help you get a higher overclock so if you want to keep textures on medium and the rest on high you can

[Jurrunio]

14 minutes ago, CyberFern0 said:

I mean hey, he can upgrade to 1 of those monitors if he wants.

Not with a gtx 760, just enough for 1080p.

[SolarNova]

1 hour ago, turtle_idiot14 said:

Currently I'm running on a system that I built back in 2015 and felt that its past due for an upgrade. Currently it runs most games fine at 1080p if I turn down the graphics to medium, some games I can run on high if I turn certain textures to low. Being 2018 I want that 1080p high settings gaming. However, with the current surge in gpu pricing I am asking myself if i should scrap my new build and put all my money into a decent graphics card, as well as upgrading my ram to 16GB.

 

Here is a List of my Current specs for reference,

- Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155

-ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5 

-Asus P8Z77-V LK Intel Z77 DDR3 LGA 1155 Motherboard

-CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

-Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply

-Cooler Master Hyper N520 - CPU Cooler

-Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III

- Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch

IF you play alot of games that can make use of more than 4 cores, then buy a i7 3770k and stick it into ur current board.

Buy a new GPU, a 1060 is current ur best bang for buck, but as u said gpu prices suck atm so how high up the GPu tier list u go is up to you.

 

Do NOT by a new current gen CPU, ull need to buy a new mothebroard AND DDR4 ram. A OC'd Ivybridge CPU like ur 3570k or a i7 3770k can easily match current gen CPU's.

 

 

[VEXICUS]

I would rather suggest u to upgrade..

Coz even a ryzen 3 2200g outperforms a 3570k..

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