Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a pickle with my nearly 10-year-old PC build. While it's still holding up on low to medium settings, I'm unsure if I should upgrade parts or just start fresh. I've already boosted the RAM, but upgrading the CPU and GPU is tricky since my motherboard has limitations. I'm saving some cash just in case and even learning about Zorin OS to help streamline things. Here's my build:
**PCPartPicker Part List**
- **CPU**: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz Quad-Core
- **Motherboard**: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX
- **Memory**: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB
- **Storage**: Western Digital Red Plus 1 TB
- **Video Card**: Sapphire NITRO Radeon R9 380 4 GB
- **Total Price**: €784.69
I'm open to ideas about whether to upgrade certain components or if it's time to consider a new build altogether!
1 Answer
It really depends on your budget, dude. Given the age of your system, I'd personally lean towards building a new one. But if you're looking at a tight budget, say around €200, then that's a different story.
I can stretch it to about €400, and my parents might pitch in more for essential upgrades. Do you think that's enough for a solid build that can last another decade for gaming and productive tasks?