Components related to recycling because of faulty CPU or memory issues
Components related to recycling because of faulty CPU or memory issues
I posted a reply to my own thread here, stating that the mentioned PC ended up failing, but got no reply. https://forums. Which is not a bad thing, because a new situation arose that needs another thread, or so I think. So I replaced the CMOS battery and the PC still wouldn't boot, and the CPU led is still stuck on when I power up. Based on my research, at this point it doesn't matter if it is indeed the CPU, or the MB that failed since current MB is AM3+ socket so not compatible with any processor available on the market. The DDR3 RAM would be lost as well (correct me if I'm wrong) and so would the cooler master hyper 212 CPU fan, I guess? So now I'm considering re-building a PC to "recycle" the following remaining components (respective ages of the components between brackets): - PSU: LEPA G850 MAS80+ Gold (9 yo) - GPU: MSI GTX 1060 6gb "Armor" (2-3 yo) - Storage: 3Tb HDD (only 2 of them being recognized) + 1Tb Crucial SSD (9yo / 1yo) - Lian-Li ATX case (9yo) Long story short, after much research where I live (Morocco), I'm being offered the following components for basically xbox series s money: - MB: ASROCK B550M PHANTOM GAMING 4 - AMD RYZEN 5 5500 (3.6 GHZ / 4.2 GHZ) - 32GB ( 16GB X 2 ) 3200 MHZ DDR4 XPG SPECTRIX D35G RGB So my question is: if I do buy these components and complement them with the ones in blue, will I get to xbox series s level? If not, would I be able to play current games (mainly forza motorsport / Horizon 5 and other racing sims) in 1080p / high or very high settings / a minimum of 60FPS at all times? If I can get to pretty much xbox series S levels, I would consider keeping my PC for the next 2 years, then buy an upgraded version of either the PS5 or the Series X (due in 2024-2025), rather than the current versions. Or I coud simply sell my components for cheap (obviously) and buy a series X today (under their current forms, I find the SX to be more convincing than the PS5). Thanks.
It's true, you might be able to include the parts in blue, but their age is likely to be the main reason the system fails, regardless of the new components you try to pair with, except for the GTX 1060 and maybe the SSD. Nine years is a long time for a PSU to work properly and still last another two years as you're aiming. You could probably get a fresh PSU and even new SSDs for a lower cost, which would give you a better lifespan than using the older parts.
But considering longevity (I could always swap the PSU if it fails, for example, the HDD isn't really important) how does this hypothetical configuration compare to a series S? If not, would it be able to run the mentioned games well?
P.S.: This benchmark puts the series S's GPU on equal footing with the 3GB version of the GTX1060 (I own the 6GB one) in terms of TFLOPS, though we're not just comparing two GPUs but two systems overall. The PC also seems much better than just RAM or storage—my FX 3850 has 8 cores at 4.00GHZ, but it still lags.
Xbox Series S GPU vs GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB: Which one performs better? | TopCPU.net
We tested a gaming GPU with 8GB VRAM and a desktop GPU with 3GB VRAM to see which offers superior performance in key metrics, benchmarking, and power use.
www.topcpu.net
Check the Xbox Series S component details from WindowsCentral.
Regarding running those games at Ultra High or High settings while keeping 60fps, it might be feasible with some adjustments, though consistency could be an issue.
There are many guides available on how to make Forza 5 run smoothly at 60 fps.
When purchasing a B550 board, verify that it includes a flash bios button on the back panel.
Thank you, you came first (I updated my entry with a reference to a benchmark).
Replace the PSU with this budget Gold model from CWT. The internal design is outdated and no longer stable after nine years.
Thanks for your replies guys. If the PSU needs replacing as well I'm looking into Series x territory (close enough) as far as budget goes. I'll have to decide but it is probably going to be a case of selling the GPU and the SSD and picking up an xbox.
If there is a way to convert the SSD to an external one for cheap I'll keep it to expand my laptop's limited storage (256gb). I'll look it up.
You can buy an SSD enclosure as long as it matches the setup of your drive.
Hello once more,
I ended up selling my PC (or whatever was left of it) for a low price, naturally.
I planned to purchase a Series X with Forza the same day, but it was out of stock.
This gave me time to consider buying another PC gamer. Because what initially looked like a straightforward choice financially turned out to be less clear:
- Staying on PC means I retain all my games without paying a monthly Game Pass fee of $12 (so after one year: $144, assuming US subscription; otherwise the same price in euros). Plus, I avoid the cost of a Drive Hub adaptor (130€).
Overall, that adds up to roughly $300 extra on top of the XSX’s price after just one year, bringing the total to about $900.
- Alternatively, I could invest around $1000 (about $100 more than the XSX) in this configuration:
- Case
- HYBROK SWAN ARGB
MB; ASROCK B550M Phantom gaming 4
CPU: Ryzen 5600X
GPU: RTX 3070 8Gb GDDR6
RAM: 32Gb (16Gb x 2) at 3200MHZ DDR4 XPG SPECTRIX D35G RGB
SSD: Teamgroup MP33 M.2 PCIE NVME 1TO
PSU: Aerocool Lux 750w 80+ Bronze
Based on some benchmarks I’ve seen on YouTube, this setup appears to outperform the XSX; yet comparing them side by side is tricky since the XSX seems more focused on dynamic resolution, and games often run better on consoles than PCs. When I observed GT7 running on a basic PS4 with just 2Tflops (remember Tflops isn’t the full picture), I was surprised.)
So what are your thoughts on real-life gaming? In this case, I mainly use my laptop for regular tasks. Which option do you recommend?