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07-13-2016, 01:27 PM

Hello everyone, I’m looking to improve my old i3 2100 PC. It’s really outdated! Here are the specs: i3 2100 (2C 4T) GT 710, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 8GB DDR3 memory (one HyperX 4GB and one Kingston 4GB 500GB HDD, WD BLUE 5400 RPM), 400W PSU from Balling, Gigabyte motherboard with LGA 1155. My CPU has a broken heatsink, but it’s fixed with hot glue.

I want to play Fortnite smoothly at 60 FPS on low to medium settings with full resolution. I’m thinking about upgrading either the GPU or the CPU. My budget is around Rs. 2500 or about 32 USD. I’m just a 14-year-old Indian with limited computing knowledge. Any suggestions?

DecroMcQuin

07-13-2016, 01:27 PM #1

ipad_100
Junior Member

07-13-2016, 05:46 PM

That sounds expensive. Only the worst options would be cheap, right?

ipad_100

07-13-2016, 05:46 PM #2

That sounds expensive. Only the worst options would be cheap, right?

NicholasFo
Junior Member

07-13-2016, 11:46 PM

This situation makes it really tough to suggest an older GPU since they need significant power and cost more. I recommend putting aside more savings instead, edited June 19, 2020 by TofuHaroto

NicholasFo

07-13-2016, 11:46 PM #3

This situation makes it really tough to suggest an older GPU since they need significant power and cost more. I recommend putting aside more savings instead, edited June 19, 2020 by TofuHaroto

SANDER454
Junior Member

07-15-2016, 03:04 PM

Why not upgrade with some fresh fans for better performance? You mentioned a tight budget and the broken fan legs, so maybe investing in new ones would help.

SANDER454

07-15-2016, 03:04 PM #4

Why not upgrade with some fresh fans for better performance? You mentioned a tight budget and the broken fan legs, so maybe investing in new ones would help.

Sopanda59
Member

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07-20-2016, 09:07 PM

For better results in the future, avoid using hot glue around delicate electronics.

Sopanda59

07-20-2016, 09:07 PM #5

For better results in the future, avoid using hot glue around delicate electronics.

KAI_CANADIAN
Member

07-20-2016, 10:51 PM

The Gamer STG, have you checked eBay for CPUs such as an Xeon processor? If not, or they don’t fit your budget, consider saving more—those prices won’t justify the upgrade.

KAI_CANADIAN

07-20-2016, 10:51 PM #6

The Gamer STG, have you checked eBay for CPUs such as an Xeon processor? If not, or they don’t fit your budget, consider saving more—those prices won’t justify the upgrade.