Can you increase the speed of a computer using a gigabyte h310m motherboard?
Can you increase the speed of a computer using a gigabyte h310m motherboard?
The integrated UHD 630 paired with the i3-8100 would outperform your older 7950 GT.
RX 480 makes sense, wouldn't it? They offer a full 4GB of VRAM at maximum performance. The GTX 970 performs well, particularly when boosted, though its 0.5GB of 4GB VRAM operates at a slower speed and can hinder performance if more than 3.5GB is used.
A GeForce 7950 GT? Not the same as a Radeon HD 7950. If it isn’t, it’s quite an outdated graphics card, and even if it was good when it launched over ten years ago, its current capabilities are almost nonexistent. The best way to boost performance would be to replace it with the built-in UHD 630 graphics on your CPU. That should make a noticeable difference. : P
Beyond that, prioritizing a graphics card upgrade is the right approach at the moment. The i3-8100 offers four cores and still handles most games smoothly, so a CPU upgrade isn’t immediately necessary.
If you’re targeting 1080p gaming, consider cards like the Radeon RX 480 / 570 / 580 or the Geforce GTX 970 / 1060. These should all deliver performance comparable to one another.
I understand that a CPU upgrade isn't necessary for gaming or 3D graphics. It can still be beneficial once you have a strong GPU. A GPU upgrade would be more advantageous at this stage.
Oh wait, I just finished reading the rest of your 3D Graphics rendering details... it seems like you might need a CPU.
Sorry about the 1050 Ti. You can find a 1060 3GB for $130 here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EVGA-GeForce-GT...4015004307
Or an RX 480 for $100:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAPPHIRE-NITRO-...3565042349
I would choose an RX 480 or 580. The 3GB in the 1060 isn't doing well either now or for what's coming.
When thinking about CPU upgrades, here are some Ryzen 5 options available on eBay.
Ryzen 5 1600 - $140
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Ryzen-5-160...2537616228
MSI B350M Gaming Pro - $60
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-AMD-Ryzen-B...3042237614
Combined total for both: $200
Including RX 480 - $300 and GTX 1060 3GB - $330
If you're using CPU-based rendering that makes the most of extra cores and threads, a CPU upgrade could also be advantageous. Depending on the software, adding more cores with SMT (Hyperthreading) might be better than increasing clock speeds with fewer threads. The increased thread numbers in an AMD Ryzen system could be beneficial, even if they don’t reach as high a clock rate. On your current motherboard, a locked i7-8700 might offer slightly better per-core performance, though at a higher cost. Alternatively, you may want to consider swapping the stock cooler to help the i7-8700 perform more efficiently under heavy workloads.
Ryzen chips with similar specifications—6 cores and 12 threads—are much cheaper, but they won’t reach high clock speeds. You’d likely need a new motherboard for them.
Regarding the graphics card, an RX 570 delivers performance comparable to an RX 480, GTX 970, or GTX 1060 with 3GB of VRAM, lagging only about 10-15% behind an RX 580 or GTX 1060 with 6GB. It’s roughly 50% faster than a GTX 1050 Ti. New RX 570 models are available for around $150 with a fresh warranty, and some even include 8GB of VRAM, though you might need to negotiate rebates for better pricing.
These components consume significantly more power during intense use compared to a GTX 1050 Ti. If your system’s power supply is outdated, you may need to upgrade it for any of these changes. It would be wise to compare prices before purchasing, unless you prefer buying from eBay. At the very least, avoid buying from sellers with low ratings, such as the one mentioned in the previous post. : P
In short, the most immediate improvements—particularly for gaming—would likely come from upgrading the graphics card.