AMD FX 8120 in 2020?
AMD FX 8120 in 2020?
I discovered a vintage PC in my parents' house containing an AMD FX 8120 from about 2012. It’s not powerful, but it was a decent chip for its time. Adding an old GTX 960 could help boost performance slightly. Would you like some advice on what to do with the setup?
It will run several games within limits, but don’t anticipate extraordinary outcomes. Based on the variety, it should perform adequately, and I believe the 960 is a solid fit.
if you can achieve over 60fps in games, it could become nearly impossible to play due to frame limitations. a 960 would likely handle most titles smoothly at 60fps on 1080p with reasonable settings, but for casual play it would offer a nice boost.
I owned an 8150 at 5ghz with an RX480, and I can say that at 1080p it’s the highest GPU you’d need. If you upgrade to 1440p, a GTX 1070 should work smoothly, giving you around 60 fps in most games. Single-core titles might be tough, but everything else will run well.
It performed poorly in 2012 and hasn't retained its value well. Overclocking generates a lot of heat, which is the only redeeming quality. It easily falls short compared to cheaper alternatives under $80 today. I wouldn't suggest it. If you're looking to give it away without spending money, that might be an option. Otherwise, it's not worth keeping for anything else. You'd likely find better deals on eBay at that time.