Check the options for improving your Intel Core i5 4750.
Check the options for improving your Intel Core i5 4750.
Hey there, your 2013 build is facing some challenges with titles like Fortnite and World War Z. Your current configuration includes an Intel Core i5-4570 CPU, a Sapphire RX 580 GPU, 16GB DDR3 RAM at 1600MHz, a Gigabyte H87-HD3 motherboard, and a Be Quiet 430W power supply. The screen resolution is 1080p. You're considering upgrading to an i7-4790 for around 50€, but you're curious if that would be a good investment. Your gaming habits are mostly focused on older strategy games and a few shooters, with some trial titles. Your main aim is to prolong the life of your system and eventually upgrade everything when prices drop. Let me know your thoughts!
GPU costs are disproportionately high. The rest of the components remain reasonable. A €50 price tag for a 4790 looks acceptable, though it offers minimal extra single-core performance versus an i5-4570. When compared to the newer €120 i3-12100F (about 8 years older and 60% faster), it seems overpriced.
It’s experiencing performance issues. You might need a high-end cooler or afterburner like FRAPS or MSI, or monitor the CPU usage via Xbox Game Bar. Upgrading from an i5 to an i7 would help a lot. Your current setup seems fine at 1080P, but the jump from i5 to i7 is significant. The power supply capacity appears adequate, as it handles 430W for an i5-4690k and 120W for a GTX 1060. Consider testing the i7 to see if it improves performance.