I recently inherited my younger sister's desktop PC, which she mainly used for Roblox, and I'm a bit new to building desktops (I've only had a laptop before). I want to know what I should upgrade to make the most of it. Here are the specs:
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600k @ 3.50GHz
SSD: Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500GB
WiFi: 802.11ac Wireless Lan Card
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
RAM: 16GB (not sure of the specifics)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A.
Given these specs, what do you think I should upgrade first?
2 Answers
It really depends on what games you plan on playing! For a serious gaming upgrade, you’d likely hit a wall with that CPU, even if you get a new GPU. You might be better off considering a full new build if you want more power, but for light gaming, your current setup is decent.
Honestly, you might not need to upgrade anything right away. Your build is a bit older, but it can still handle 1080p gaming quite well. If you’re just playing casual games, it should serve you fine as is.
Why can’t I upgrade the CPU? I’m not very knowledgeable about this stuff. If I decide to build something new, can I still use any parts from this one?