Evaluate performance gains and compatibility before deciding.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Evaluate performance gains and compatibility before deciding.

Mirrek
Junior Member

04-03-2023, 04:10 PM

Hello, you're considering upgrading your old Xeon X5450 and R9 280X setup. The P67 board with 16GB RAM and an i7-3770K could be a good move if your CPU is limiting performance. It's definitely worth checking to see if the upgrade would significantly boost your system.

Mirrek

04-03-2023, 04:10 PM #1

alerabbit
Posting Freak

840

04-03-2023, 07:13 PM

This could represent a valuable enhancement.

alerabbit

04-03-2023, 07:13 PM #2

This could represent a valuable enhancement.

bmarzano
Senior Member

449

04-03-2023, 08:02 PM

It varies based on the cost you're willing to pay. Numerous individuals offer bundles at prices that seem too low to be genuine.

bmarzano

04-03-2023, 08:02 PM #3

It varies based on the cost you're willing to pay. Numerous individuals offer bundles at prices that seem too low to be genuine.

_boat
Member

127

04-05-2023, 02:08 AM

I moved from X5690 to 3770K and it was a nice step forward. Going from 3770K to 5600X is a huge jump. If you can keep your current setup working, I’d keep doing that until you have something more up-to-date. A 3600 on a B450 would be a great improvement.

_boat

04-05-2023, 02:08 AM #4