Hey everyone! I'm trying to put together my first gaming PC, and I'd love some advice. I've been gaming on a low-end laptop, but I recently picked up an old ASUS Sabertooth P67 motherboard with an i7 2600 processor and 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM for around $35-$40. I also added a GPU, a couple of HDDs, and a power supply from my dad's old PC. Now I'm looking to buy a few new parts, like an RX 580 (I know about bottlenecking, but I think it'll be okay), a new power supply, and possibly 2 x 8GB DDR3 RAM (1600-1866MHz). Do you think this setup will work? Will I run into any issues? Also, what's this double channel RAM thing I've heard about? My dad is a bit strict on my spending, so I can't go for a high-end PC right now, but I'm okay with this for now. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Your setup is pretty dated, and a lot of new GPUs are going to be bottlenecked by that CPU. If you really want to upgrade, consider going for something newer like a Ryzen or a 10th gen Intel build down the line. There are compact and powerful mini PCs out now for around $150 that could outperform your current system.
Honestly, it might be better to wait before upgrading. Those old parts can surprisingly cost a lot, and it could be worth just putting together what you have and saving up for a solid PC once you can afford it. The i7 2600 was good years ago, but both the CPU and RAM might hold you back from playing newer games effectively. If you can, just enjoy assembling this setup for some experience until you’re ready to build a more current rig!
Exactly! Plus, you’d get valuable experience putting it together, which is great for when you do build your dream PC!
If you're on a tight budget, maybe skip the GPU for now and focus on a CPU with a good integrated graphics. They perform surprisingly well for many games, and that could save you some cash.
I would need a new motherboard for that, so I'd rather stick with what I have for now.
I'd recommend not investing in these outdated parts. It might be better to hold off until you can afford newer components. Trust me, it’ll save you a lot of trouble down the line!
Totally agree! If you can hold off, do it. It might be better not to invest too much in this setup right now.