I've had this PC for several years now, and it was a powerhouse back in the day. However, I'm starting to think it's time for an upgrade or maybe just a complete fresh build. I'm looking for advice on whether it makes sense to upgrade my current setup or if it's better to save up for a new PC altogether. Here are the details of my current components:
**CPU:** Intel Core i7-7700K (4 cores, 8 threads, 4.2 GHz base clock, 4.5 GHz turbo boost)
**Motherboard:** ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING
**RAM:** 16 GB DDR4 (2x8 GB)
**GPU:** ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (8 GB GDDR5)
**Storage:** 2TB HDD and 500GB NVMe SSD
2 Answers
Honestly, it's probably time for a new build. You might keep your case and storage, but most of the components are pretty outdated. If you want, you could carry over the GPU for a bit longer. Just be careful because newer games might not perform well on your hardware.
It really depends on what you use the PC for! For gaming, your current setup is still decent, but an upgraded GPU would definitely help. If you do more demanding tasks like video editing, you might want to consider a full rebuild with newer tech. Just keep in mind, your CPU is on the lower end for many modern games now.
Thanks for the reply! If I were to just swap out the graphics card, what's a good, budget-friendly option to replace the 1070 Ti?