I'm considering whether to upgrade my PC or invest in a completely new setup. I use my computer primarily for gaming, and I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'm looking for advice. Here are my current specs:
- **CPU**: Intel Core i5 @ 2.60GHz (Skylake)
- **RAM**: 16GB
- **Motherboard**: LENOVO 3730 (U3E1)
- **Graphics**: 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (MSI), plus two monitors (1920x1080 @ 180Hz and 1920x1080 @ 60Hz)
- **Storage**: 1863GB Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
I've had this setup for about 3 to 4 years, and I'm unsure if I should upgrade individual parts or just go for a brand-new PC altogether.
2 Answers
It sounds like you're at a crossroads! If you're looking to get a more powerful CPU and GPU, you'll probably need to replace the motherboard too. That means you'd need a new power supply as well, which puts you pretty close to the cost of a new build. Selling your old setup could help offset some of the expenses, so that might be a good route to consider!
Honestly, I’d recommend not investing more into that PC. Just save up for a bit longer and build a new one when you can. It’ll be more rewarding in the long run!
Yeah, I get that! I'm not sure how much you could sell your old PC for, but have you checked sites like eBay for similar setups? Might give you an idea.