upgrading my pc

[Kula Diamond]

Hi all ,

Current spec of my PC , build around 3 yrs already , pc starts to get cranky every now and then

processor : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Ram : kingston ddr3 1333 4gb
GPU : AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series ( no OC )
Mobo : ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ( no OC )
storage : plextor px-256m5pro ssd
windows 7 Home Premium

planning to retain the SSD , keyboard , DRW and monitor

budget around 1.5k

use for gaming and surfing net only

appreciate any advice given

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

like what kind of issues? still think that not worth to upgrade, since not much performance gain.

 

[Kula Diamond]

like what kind of issues? still think that not worth to upgrade, since not much performance gain.

sometimes will black out out of the sudden

and GPU start giving problems recently

so tot of upgrading ... since it has been 3 yrs already

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

sound like it might be ur gpu dying, anyway have u tried onboard and see?

could probably be driver issues...maybe can include driver verison?

 

[Kula Diamond]

sound like it might be ur gpu dying, anyway have u tried onboard and see?

could probably be driver issues...maybe can include driver verison?

will try and see

but after 3 yrs i think is "about time" things start spoiling

current setup not much improvement for nowadays specs ?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

at most u can change ur graphic card to a better one either the upcoming or use current gen, and maybe a another 4 gb of ram for gaming.

 

[Kula Diamond]

at most u can change ur graphic card to a better one either the upcoming or use current gen, and maybe a another 4 gb of ram for gaming.

my mobo can upgrade to DDR 4 rams ?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Nope Ivy Bridge strictly using DDR3. Try using IGP for time being see if problem persists.

I will suggest getting new GPU after June-July later this year...

 

[ragnarok95]

DDR4 memory is not going to make your PC fly.

1) Just add another 4GB. If still do not feel right, sell away your 4GB and get 2x8GB DDR3.

2) Change to a new graphic card.

 

[Kula Diamond]

pic of my screen ... suspected is GPU problem

 

[herman1314]

pic of my screen ... suspected is GPU problem

Just look at the red line can tell is gpu gg alr. Can get used gpu to tong first, wait for gtx 1080/1070

 

[Kula Diamond]

Just look at the red line can tell is gpu gg alr. Can get used gpu to tong first, wait for gtx 1080/1070

yesterday use was okay , today this happen

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

yup definitely agree with herman, use till spoil den buy gtx 1070/1080 when its out.

well once u know gpu give blue screen, artifacts, all related to gpu dying soon.

 

[Kula Diamond]

yup definitely agree with herman, use till spoil den buy gtx 1070/1080 when its out.

well once u know gpu give blue screen, artifacts, all related to gpu dying soon.

it even can give blank screen of diff colours

really hope can tong until then

 

[herman1314]

it even can give blank screen of diff colours

really hope can tong until then

If you don't wanna replace the gpu now, best you don't stress it. Now don't look like much but stress it scaly later got 50 shades of every color on your monitor

 

[Kula Diamond]

If you don't wanna replace the gpu now, best you don't stress it. Now don't look like much but stress it scaly later got 50 shades of every color on your monitor

does surfing net ( using shockwave ) and play normal games like D3 is stressing it