GPU purchase or new PC?

[Kubii]

Hello, I currently have this pc.

Computer: MSI MS-7678
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge-DT, D2)
3300 MHz (33.00x100.0) @ 3499 MHz (35.00x100.0)
Motherboard: MSI H67MA-E45 (B3) (MS-7678)
BIOS: V3.2, 01/17/2013
Chipset: Intel H67 (Cougar Point) [B3]
Memory: 12288 MBytes @ 666 MHz, 9-9-9-24
- 4096 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Transcend JM1333KLN-8GK
- 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Corsair VS2GB1333D4
- 4096 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Transcend JM1333KLN-8GK
- 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Corsair VS2GB1333D4
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5 SDRAM
Drive: ST3750525AS, 732.6 GB, Serial ATA 6Gb/s @ 6Gb/s
Drive: ATAPI iHAS124 B, DVD+R DL
Sound: NVIDIA GF116 - High Definition Audio Controller
Network: RealTek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Education (x64) Build 17134.112 (1803/RS4)

I am starting to have some troubles playing the latest games even at the lowest settings at 1080p at 60 fps so I am looking to either buy a new GPU or a new PC if the CPU has gone old too. I am thinking of buying a GTX 1050 Ti (the budget is at 150-200euro). What do you suggest?

 

[delrey]

If you are getting a 1050 ti, I would stick with what you have. What games do you play?

 

[Kubii]

Hello, I am playing mostly esports games, like Fortnite, this season and generally I don't have high expectations (like ultra settings) from all the games.

 

[delrey]

As long as the computer currently performs standard tasks well, then I would just upgrade the GPU.

 

[MaikuTech]

I recommend you build a new computer first, then you want to sell off your old pc setup to compensate for the graphic card cost.
If your computer is just outright stuttering during game play in any, I suggest you build a computer.
You could buy the parts over time if your on a very tight budget.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80...1529930649&sr=8-2&keywords=Intel+Core+i5-8400
Check out the spec tabs on the usa newegg site, if I had 200 pounds I would go ahead and make the investment now before the price goes up in august.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117824
Here is a new mobo to put with it at 66.00 pounds so both items to boot with shipping/taxes est 215.00 bucks.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B360M-...0860&sr=8-4&keywords=msi+lga+1151+motherboard

 

[Kubii]

I think I am gonna go step by step and buy a GPU first, probably the 1050 ti. Then if I see that everything else limits the GPU, I will consider buying a new pc along with my new GPU. Thank you for all your replies.

 

[MaikuTech]

Everyone mentions a new gpu for that 2500k and most say it's good.
If that's not the case and I'm sure it will be overtime.
Build a new computer.

 

[captaincranky]

Hello, I am playing mostly esports games, like Fortnite, this season and generally I don't have high expectations (like ultra settings) from all the games.

The single most glaring thing wrong with your computer, is that you're using a standard HDD for the system drive

The "build a new computer contingent", always seems to be willing to spend someone else's money. They don't really know, (or care), whether you have the money or not.

A GTX-1050 ti would put you in pretty good shape for 1080p gaming However, the GTX-1060 line, is really considered considered the basic entry level GPU for "serious gamers"

That said, my best upgrade recommendation is a 250 GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD, and a GTX-1060 ti
(In reality, any GTX-1060 iteration would do the trick

Selling a computer is the biggest money losing proposition on the planet. (apart from selling used baked beans, that is).. If you sold what you have, you'd lose at least 50% or more of what you have in it, plus be without a machine.

Who really gives a sh!t what mobo and CPU are on sale, or when the price will rise?

Since you won't have anything left, you'd be looking at buying a case, a PSU, memory. All of that is based on the assumption, that a buyer wants what you're selling, has the money, or is even around.

Now, a GTX-1050 ti will almost double the graphics performance of your 550, while using only half the power.

So, keep what you have, that CPU is not the bottleneck, nor the board, nor the memory. The problem lies with the system drive and your GPU.

So minimum,a 250 GB SSD, (preferably that Samsung, their migration software is fabulous), and a GTX-1050 ti, final answer.

You would be absolutely astonished, at how much an SSD would boost the performance of your system overall.
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[Kubii]

I agree fully with you on the matter of buying a new pc and dumping the old one. I am looking to buy a used 1050 Ti and the SSD that you mentioned. Thank you for helping and most importantly understanding my situation.

 

[MaikuTech]

No problem.