CPU upgrade recommendation
I have an old PC (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g48jwg) which is finally starting to slow down after over 6 years of use. I am assuming the CPU is the main culprit and am looking to upgrade. I have the following questions:
- Is it sufficient to upgrade the CPU or should I look into replacing the motherboard and/or graphics card as well?
- What are some decent choices for a new CPU that are compatible with my current setup?
Obviously this computer is not exactly top of the line and I am not looking to do anything crazy with it. I would just like it to have the same capabilities as when it was brand new, as now even running simple apps or basic browsing is slow. Thank you in advance for any help!
Answers
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Hello! Looking at your specs here, it is likely you are going to need to upgrade a few things. I will be sending you an email shortly so we can better assist :)
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That CPU is too old to upgrade in place because old Intel socket motherboards only take that generation of CPUs. Any upgrade would be very marginal and involve buying a used CPU from someone who had the higher end model from that same year/generation. So it really isn't worth it.
What is your budget for upgrades? You will basically need an entire new system. None of those old parts would be happy alongside new parts.
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I don't have a specific number in mind. I am willing to spend what it costs to upgrade, I just don't want to waste money on high end parts that I am not going to take advantage of. When you say I will need a new system, are you referring to the CPU/motherboard/GPU or the entire computer? At what point does it become more practical to start over from scratch as opposed to upgrading this old system? Thanks
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I would say personally at this point starting from scratch is probably going to be best with how old most of this appears.
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