I recently acquired a used PC, and I'm not very knowledgeable about computers, but I've realized it's not performing well enough for newer games. I'm looking for advice on what parts to upgrade to achieve decent performance at medium settings. Here's what I have: Intel Core i7 3770K CPU, Radeon RX 580 GPU, 16GB DDR3 memory, and a Biostar TZ77A motherboard. Are there any other specifics I should provide?
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I have to be straightforward: that PC is really old. Upgrading it would mean almost entirely replacing every part. You might want to just play games with the current setup or consider buying a different PC altogether.
You'll need to switch out nearly every component. If you're hoping to play modern games, consider saving up and, in the meantime, stick to older titles.
Honestly, the CPU and motherboard are pretty outdated. You're dealing with a 10+ year-old setup, and while the RX 580 can manage some newer games, you'll probably need to think about a full rebuild to get where you want. Starting fresh with new CPU, motherboard, and RAM would be the way to go, keeping the RX 580 for now until GPU prices drop.
While upgrades can be fun, in this case, your rig is just too old to upgrade effectively. If you want to run modern games on medium settings, a new PC is your best bet. Check out some combo deals at shops like Micro Center where they might have CPU, motherboard, and RAM packages at a good price.
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