I5 8400 vs GT 610

Critadel
Member

05-06-2017, 07:27 PM

You're considering upgrading your system by adding more RAM. With your current setup of an i5 8400 and a GT610 silent edition, adding two 8GB RAM modules at 3200MHz could definitely boost performance. It's a solid plan if you're looking for better multitasking and application responsiveness.

Critadel

05-06-2017, 07:27 PM #1

bigjpw
Junior Member

05-08-2017, 08:58 AM

GT 610 runs quite slowly, so it's fine for games. Your CPU could handle a much quicker card.

bigjpw

05-08-2017, 08:58 AM #2

GT 610 runs quite slowly, so it's fine for games. Your CPU could handle a much quicker card.

MrJuddi
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05-26-2017, 03:52 PM

It's also worth noting that the built-in graphics perform significantly better, though you can always verify it by connecting the monitor directly to the motherboard rather than using a GPU.

MrJuddi

05-26-2017, 03:52 PM #3

It's also worth noting that the built-in graphics perform significantly better, though you can always verify it by connecting the monitor directly to the motherboard rather than using a GPU.

LalolinioGreng
Junior Member

05-28-2017, 01:39 AM

Currently, the hd630 in your CPU is significantly quicker. But don't overestimate its performance since it wasn't designed for gaming. It's better suited as a standard display for office and web activities.

LalolinioGreng

05-28-2017, 01:39 AM #4

Maria7300
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05-28-2017, 09:19 AM

The i5 8400 is considered a decent chip now, but it might disappoint the GT610. I recommend pairing it with an RX580 8GB and a Tier 'C' power supply from the old list.

Maria7300

05-28-2017, 09:19 AM #5

The i5 8400 is considered a decent chip now, but it might disappoint the GT610. I recommend pairing it with an RX580 8GB and a Tier 'C' power supply from the old list.

CaptainWenie
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05-28-2017, 10:12 AM

Upgrading to dual channel memory will likely make your CPU's integrated graphics surpass the GT 610. Keep in mind that without a Z370 or Z390 board, you're restricted to DDR4-2666 RAM speeds.

CaptainWenie

05-28-2017, 10:12 AM #6

Upgrading to dual channel memory will likely make your CPU's integrated graphics surpass the GT 610. Keep in mind that without a Z370 or Z390 board, you're restricted to DDR4-2666 RAM speeds.

Finnente
Junior Member

05-28-2017, 12:51 PM

You might fit a neatly trimmed cardboard sheet into the PCIe x16 port and think you're getting better speed than a GT610. But those are actually some of the least impressive boards ever made.

Finnente

05-28-2017, 12:51 PM #7

You might fit a neatly trimmed cardboard sheet into the PCIe x16 port and think you're getting better speed than a GT610. But those are actually some of the least impressive boards ever made.

brendan512713
Junior Member

05-28-2017, 02:42 PM

You own a Gigabyte H310 S2 model.

brendan512713

05-28-2017, 02:42 PM #8

You own a Gigabyte H310 S2 model.

crafter_2_2_2
Member

05-30-2017, 07:32 AM

This means you can only use the RAM speeds supported by your CPU, which is DDR4-2666 in this scenario. Intel doesn’t permit overclocking on their Hx10 boards, starting from the H110 series up to the present H610 line, so your RAM must match the rated speed. However, switching to dual-channel will still boost performance since it doubles the data transfer rate compared to single-channel.

crafter_2_2_2

05-30-2017, 07:32 AM #9