I've got a pretty basic gaming PC that's starting to show its age, and I'm not sure what needs improvement. Here are my specs: an Intel Core i5-3470 CPU running at 3.20 GHz, 16 GB of RAM, an AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics card with 4 GB, and a combination of a 238 GB SSD and a 466 GB HDD. What do you think is the most urgent component I should upgrade?
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Everything here is kind of ancient, like over 10 years old! I'd recommend just keeping the case and maybe the SSD, but planning to replace the rest. It's not worth dumping more cash into it at this point.
Definitely! And if you're reusing the power supply, make sure to check its age and condition. It might not be worth the risk.
Honestly, given the age of the components, it might be best to just recycle it unless you scored an amazing deal.
It really depends on your budget. All parts could use an upgrade, but if you could throw a bit more money at a decent GPU or CPU, that would make a difference! What’s your budget looking like?
Good call on the case! Just make sure the SSD is still reliable, since older systems with HDDs can have some data safety issues.