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Looking for ideas to improve your GPU on an older setup?

Looking for ideas to improve your GPU on an older setup?

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06-21-2022, 07:11 AM
#1
Hello,
I built a system form myself in 2015, and it's finally having issues. I need to upgrade the GPU or buy a new system. The motherboard is a Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF, and I currently have a Radeon R9 380. The system still meets my needs, but it is starting to show it's age. I'm looking at an RX 5600 XT or 6600, but they are not cheap. I also am going to need a new CPU. If I upgrade the two of them it's looking like $5-600 CAD. Do you guys think it's worth the money or should I just get a whole new system?
Suggestions?
Halo
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06-21-2022, 07:11 AM #1

Hello,
I built a system form myself in 2015, and it's finally having issues. I need to upgrade the GPU or buy a new system. The motherboard is a Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF, and I currently have a Radeon R9 380. The system still meets my needs, but it is starting to show it's age. I'm looking at an RX 5600 XT or 6600, but they are not cheap. I also am going to need a new CPU. If I upgrade the two of them it's looking like $5-600 CAD. Do you guys think it's worth the money or should I just get a whole new system?
Suggestions?
Halo

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daniellol35
Junior Member
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06-27-2022, 04:03 PM
#2
The motherboard is a Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF, and I have a Radeon R9 380.
Here are the specs for your build:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
Do you think it's worth the investment or should I replace everything?
That depends on what you currently have, which is why a full system specs list was provided.
It's finally experiencing problems.
What kind of issues are you seeing?
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daniellol35
06-27-2022, 04:03 PM #2

The motherboard is a Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF, and I have a Radeon R9 380.
Here are the specs for your build:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
Do you think it's worth the investment or should I replace everything?
That depends on what you currently have, which is why a full system specs list was provided.
It's finally experiencing problems.
What kind of issues are you seeing?

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Mrs_Coukise
Junior Member
6
06-27-2022, 04:22 PM
#3
Sorry for the delay.
CPU specifications: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 at 3.70GHz, 3700 Mhz, 2 cores, 4 logical processors.
Currently being replaced.
CPU cooler: Air cooled fan
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF BIOs, dated 09/08/15
Memory: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 250GB SSD and a 2TB HDD
GPU: Radeon R9 380
Power supply: Rosewill green series RG700-s12, 700W, over 10 years old
Case: Thermote Micro ATX Tower
Operating system: Windows 10
Display: LG Flatron W2442PA - bf
Problems: Experiencing a green screen of death during video streaming. Occasional game crashes and no consistent patterns. Random games appear unexpectedly. Overall, the system feels outdated. The GPU is no longer supported. I also require a replacement CPU. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn't feasible with my current setup.
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Mrs_Coukise
06-27-2022, 04:22 PM #3

Sorry for the delay.
CPU specifications: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 at 3.70GHz, 3700 Mhz, 2 cores, 4 logical processors.
Currently being replaced.
CPU cooler: Air cooled fan
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170M-D3H-CF BIOs, dated 09/08/15
Memory: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 250GB SSD and a 2TB HDD
GPU: Radeon R9 380
Power supply: Rosewill green series RG700-s12, 700W, over 10 years old
Case: Thermote Micro ATX Tower
Operating system: Windows 10
Display: LG Flatron W2442PA - bf
Problems: Experiencing a green screen of death during video streaming. Occasional game crashes and no consistent patterns. Random games appear unexpectedly. Overall, the system feels outdated. The GPU is no longer supported. I also require a replacement CPU. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn't feasible with my current setup.