Cpu+Gpu help

[Vonchi]

Hello I have a low end gaming computer with a GTX 750TI and a quad core  Cpu  and saw a Gtx 1050ti  and was wondering if it would work and would u see improvement. My cpu is 2.5ghz 

[Jurrunio]

We need to know the CPU model name (say, i5 6400) because frequency and core count tell very little about the CPU's performance

 

Also, that 1050ti bought used?

[Fasauceome]

you could probably do with a better cpu as well. If you're on lga 1150, try to find an i5 4570, and if you're on lga1151, try an i5 7500. Both go really well with a 1050 ti, but you need a higher frequency to keep stuttering at bay.

 

And if you're using a core 2 quad, a 1050 ti might be a bit excessive.

[AskTJ]

What CPU are you using?

[Streetguru]

38 minutes ago, Vonchi said:

Hello I have a low end gaming computer with a GTX 750TI and a quad core  Cpu  and saw a Gtx 1050ti  and was wondering if it would work and would u see improvement. My cpu is 2.5ghz 

Probably best to get a modern CPU first given current GPU pricing. You'll be able to find cheaper GPUs soon enough anyways.

What's all your current hardware and your budget/country?

[Vonchi]

On 11/07/2018 at 1:11 AM, Jurrunio said:

We need to know the CPU model name (say, i5 6400) because frequency and core count tell very little about the CPU's performance

 

Also, that 1050ti bought used?

Intel(R) Core (TM) 2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz  is this the info you need?

[Fasauceome]

42 minutes ago, Vonchi said:

Intel(R) Core (TM) 2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz  is this the info you need?

A core 2 quad basically maxes out its performance with the 1050 ti, so I guess it's good. However, you might see an equal if not bigger performance increase with a better CPU. I did some testing with a core 2 quad and 1050 ti and found a newer CPU will probably help more than a newer GPU. Try to find an i5 on ebay, with a good motherboard to go with it.

[Vonchi]

17 hours ago, fasauceome said:

A core 2 quad basically maxes out its performance with the 1050 ti, so I guess it's good. However, you might see an equal if not bigger performance increase with a better CPU. I did some testing with a core 2 quad and 1050 ti and found a newer CPU will probably help more than a newer GPU. Try to find an i5 on ebay, with a good motherboard to go with it.

I would have to change the ram.the Power supply  but thanks will do

[AngryBeaver]

Here is my advice for the best upgrade path.

 

Look for a used dell workstation. These are normally only 2 or so years old and are retired corporate machines.

 

So it would normally have a 4th gen i5 or i7 in it.

8gb of ram

A decent sized 7200rpm drive or maybe even an ssd (if not you can put an ssd in one for like 45 bucks for a 240gb)

some have a lower grade gpu or use onboard graphics

 

The thing though... is these can be found all day from $100-$200. So if you pick up one of these and then toss in a 1050ti you have a nice gaming machine for a $200-$300 investment.

 

There is always the option to build a new budget machine, but often times it will cost you more for a lesser system than my suggestion above.

 

 

Actually looking at ebay if you are willing to go a little older to second gen I7-2600's then you can get a machine like I mentioned above for about $50. So that would put you at 200ish WITH a gpu upgrade

[Biggerboot]

16 minutes ago, AngryBeaver said:

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Agreed if you live in a country where these are common due to large business liquidations/etc.  The 2nd gen i7s seem to be the best value, but anything before skylake has the advantage of needing cheaper ddr3 ram.

[Vonchi]

5 hours ago, Biggerboot said:

Agreed if you live in a country where these are common due to large business liquidations/etc.  The 2nd gen i7s seem to be the best value, but anything before skylake has the advantage of needing cheaper ddr3 ram.

I live in the UK but will look around and see what I find ty all for the help and support