These options seem like a creative way to find a CPU upgrade. What do you think of exploring them?
These options seem like a creative way to find a CPU upgrade. What do you think of exploring them?
So yes, that's the setup I have right now: CPU I5 3470, motherboard Gigabyte H61M-S2PV, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1333 MHz GPU, Inno GTX780, 3GB case with aerospace cooling, plus a Samsung SSD192 paired with WD Blue 500 and WD Caviar 1TB. The PSU is ModXstream OCZ 600W, modular design. I'm considering an upgrade soon. With a budget of around 2200 zł (about 600 USD), I'm excluding the GPU. I've already put together a paper build and plan to use my current 780 as a base. But I've seen YouTube videos showing CPUs like the 3770, Xeon E5-2640 or Ryzen 1200 performing well with decent GPUs. Maybe I could upgrade the CPU and memory, add a mid-range GPU such as an RX 570 or 1050 Ti, and possibly replace the motherboard if needed. I found a used E5-2640 model for just 20 zł with free shipping. I'm not sure what to prioritize right now—games are getting harder to play, and I don't expect any big income soon. If anyone who has used similar parts can share tips on everyday use, that would be really helpful. I also think I might need a new motherboard for the Ryzen or Xeon.
It isn't a big improvement and the costs are also low. Pair that with Intel and AMD switching to newer systems, I’d recommend picking an affordable i7 2600, 2700, or 3770, or an equivalent Xeon. These should cost around fifty dollars. That would be the most sensible budget upgrade for you. Your 780 model isn’t great either and will likely cause problems soon. Instead of a full overhaul, consider spending a bit on your existing setup plus maybe adding another 8GB of RAM and then moving on. The E5 processor won’t help much since it requires a new motherboard as well.
Right now there aren't many options and prices are pretty low. Choosing a 3770 or 2600 works well with a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM, reaching around the 980 Ti performance level for 1080p. Higher resolutions demand more power from the GPU, so upgrading to a better card helps.
Yes, there are affordable options for B560/H510 boards available.
The 3100 is also a tray, meaning it doesn't include a cooler, so you'll need to buy one separately. You might want to check Amazon UK or other online options. That tray costs about £115 in the UK when converted. With a cooler, you could get around £122 for a similar model: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Processeur-AMD-...07XTQZJ28/