Seeking assistance with a PC upgrade or custom build project.
Seeking assistance with a PC upgrade or custom build project.
Hello everyone! My younger brother is looking to improve his computer system and wants to make an investment due to his high school job.
Here’s his current configuration:
ASRock H97M Pro 4 Motherboard
Intel Pentium G3258 Processor
Radeon R7 260x OC 2GB Graphics Card
8GB G-Skill Rip-Jaw RAM
I'm seeking suggestions for upgrades to enhance performance. I believe the CPU is currently the limiting factor. He enjoys playing games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Rocket League, and others; he also plans to begin streaming in the future. Should he invest in a minor upgrade now and create a secondary workstation, or could his existing system be sufficient for his goals?
Thank you for your expertise and advice.
Uncertain about finances, but a pre-owned 4790(k) is an option. Adding a more powerful graphics card (like a 570 or 580) would create a strong gaming system for the games listed. Alternatively, a 4690(k) would perform similarly in those particular titles. Consider purchasing the processor used; the GPU’s performance can vary depending on whether you locate a secondhand 1060, 480, 570, or 580 that meets your needs.
Uncertain about finances, but a pre-owned 4790(k) is available. Adding a more powerful graphics card (like a 570 or 580) would create a robust system for the games listed. Alternatively, a 4690(k) would perform similarly in those particular titles. Consider purchasing the processor used; the graphics card’s quality can vary depending on finding a suitable secondhand 1060, 480, 570, or 580 that meets your comfort level.
Regarding a PC build:
A pre-owned 4790(k) processor and an upgraded graphics card (like a 570 or 580) would create a powerful gaming system for those titles. Alternatively, a 4690(k) could perform very similarly. Consider purchasing the CPU used; the graphics card has more variability – a used 1060, 480, 570, or 580 would also be suitable if you find one that meets your needs.
Excellent! That’s precisely what I needed. Thank you for sharing your insights.