I have a prebuilt iBuyPower PC that I've upgraded a few times, but I'm now looking to build my own system. With the prices for components rising, I'm considering whether I can reuse any parts from my current setup to save some money. I'm looking at the PowerSpec G758 from Micro Center specifically for the 5070 TI. However, I'm concerned that many of my parts might be outdated or incompatible. Here are my current specs:
- **Processor**: Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz (6 cores)
- **RAM**: 16.0 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
- **Storage**: 112 GB SSD (Apacer AS340), 932 GB SSD (WDBRPG0010BNC-WRSN), 932 GB HDD (ST1000DM010-2EP102)
- **Graphics Card**: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8 GB)
- **Motherboard**: ASRock B360M IB-R1
- **Cooler**: NZXT Kraken X53
- **PSU**: Corsair RM750x
I'm hoping to get some advice on what parts I could potentially reuse and if building would be cheaper than going for a prebuilt option.
4 Answers
Honestly, I'd recommend going for a prebuilt. The only parts that seem worth reusing from your setup are the PSU, cooler, and maybe the SSD.
Yes, you could keep the cooler, PSU, and SSD. If you decide to stick with a DDR4 platform, the RAM can be reused too!
What’s your main goal with the new build? If you’re planning to game, it sounds like you’re not likely to be CPU bottlenecked, so upgrading the GPU could be your best bet. Your current setup should hold up fine until the market stabilizes.
Prebuilts can be really good. For example, I have a Lenovo Legion that’s almost entirely upgradable, and the only original components left are the CPU and GPU. Everything else is standard and easily replaceable.
Good to know! I mainly want 1440p gaming. Do you think everything else I've got will support the 5070?