p6td deluxe, i7 930 @ 2.8 ghz, gts 250? - should I upgrade some parts or new build for gaming?

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So as stated I have a Asus P6TD Deluxe motherboard and i7 930 processor in my current computer that was built like 6 years ago. It also only has 6gb ram, and a old graphics card that has never been updated (gts 250).

I don't really care about graphics being on high or anything but would like to be able to run any game without spending much money (really want to play Mafia 3).

I also have been attempting to learn Unreal Engine 4 and would like to be able to render textures, load levels, etc faster. I'm assuming this is mostly if not entirely GPU and RAM?

Is this motherboard worth still using?

Are there any significantly better for my purposes cpus that are cheap and would work with this MB?

Should I get more RAM and how much, what kind? Would it work on a newer MB if I wait a year to rebuild and swap out some parts or is the newer memory a different speed or slot or something now?

Is the nvidia gtx 1050 probably the best bang for buck (when it comes out)? Will it work with my MB? If not what would you recommend?

Does it just make more sense to build something new and try to find another use for this computer?

I don't have much money and it would be tough to afford a new build right now but I would hate to just piss away money on such a old computer if it can't perform well and I will have to rebuild anyways.

[banzaigtv]

引用自 GOD：

I know nothing about overclocking and with my luck would fry the computer lol.

I never really watch my cpu and memory usage but decided to look at it while messing around in UE4 editor to see what happens. It was running better then usually for some reason and I added a bunch of stuff to a level with no problem.

Then I added "bogmyrtle_01" that comes with the kitedemo (triangles: 2537, vertices: 2543, UVChannels: 7, materials: 2, aprox size 45x49x96, lods: 3). It took 30ish seconds to compile shaders and the CPU usage spiked to 95 percent. Memory usually is about 5 just idle with it open and higher when doing anything.

I added some more stuff and then hit build lighting lol. It peaked at 98% CPU usage and 5.9 GB memory usage. Its still at 0% complete after about 2 minute although CPU usage is now down to 44% memory at 5.7 GB. Computer is randomly freezeing while typing this now.

Do you think I will still have this type of problem with a new GPU and more RAM?

Looks like you need a CPU upgrade. Get an i7-6800k for that kind of work.

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引用自 banzaigtv：

Looks like you need a CPU upgrade. Get an i7-6800k for that kind of work.

Ya I know if I want to do serious work in UE4 I need new everything. Right now I have no idea what I'm doing though and if I'm unable to learn the visual scripting system well enough to make a complete game I will likely give up and this computer will be fine for a few more years hopefully.

[Alexalmighty]

引用自 GOD：

引用自 banzaigtv：

Looks like you need a CPU upgrade. Get an i7-6800k for that kind of work.

Ya I know if I want to do serious work in UE4 I need new everything. Right now I have no idea what I'm doing though and if I'm unable to learn the visual scripting system well enough to make a complete game I will likely give up and this computer will be fine for a few more years hopefully.

cpus with more than 4 true cores generally have weaker individual cores if you think you wont be using UE4 for a long time i advise you to avoid 6+ cores

[banzaigtv]

For gaming and occasional UE4 programming, get an i7-6700k. Or wait for the i7-7700k which will be due out soon.

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I think an updated graphics card should hold me over for awhile. Then if I get serious about UE4 or buy some newer games like mafia 3 and get hooked on it I will upgrade for better fps and graphics.

Right now I mostly just play tf2 which runs fine even with the GTS250 other then occasional sound loops with freezing.

I think Ill try to find a cheap used GPU card under $100 and see what it does. I found a place near me that sells used computer parts so ill check it out and compare to ebay and hopefully find something worth getting tomorrow.

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引用自 Killua #99：

just remember that for about 500 you can get a more modern gaming computer so dont spend too much on that old stuff

Ya I know thats why its hard for me to decide what to do. I'm not really that into pc gaming atm so dont want to buy a cheapish computer just for that although mafia 3 looks awesome from what I'v seen.

I would love a powerhouse computer (6 core, at least gtx 1060, 32 gb ram, big ssd) right now to do UE4 but don't want to commit to spending that much until I know I'm capable of and commited to making\teaming to make the game I want to do.

It will likely be awhile if ever that I will absolutely need a computer just for UE4 and by then I could probably get something far more powerful or the same thing cheaper. The logic of the game is the vast majority of the work I would assume and I can do that and make a crap graphics prototype version of the game's basic functionality with this before doing most of the world building.

It seems like for gaming my computer isnt totally worthless yet with a newer graphics card according to most replies. Now the question is do I buy something new\good or go as cheap as possible to play modern games? Every time I think about it I change my mind lol. Its not really anything someone can tell me though its just a decision I have to make (I overthink everything way to much haha).

If I could get a 750ti or something as good for $50 I think I would, otherwise I'm leaning toward either waiting for 1050 to come out or getting a 1060 and hoping its suitable for my next computer when I build it (at least a year probably unless this one breaks and I can't easily fix it).

[Meurock460]

引用自 GOD：

引用自 Killua #99：

just remember that for about 500 you can get a more modern gaming computer so dont spend too much on that old stuff

Ya I know thats why its hard for me to decide what to do. I'm not really that into pc gaming atm so dont want to buy a cheapish computer just for that although mafia 3 looks awesome from what I'v seen.

I would love a powerhouse computer (6 core, at least gtx 1060, 32 gb ram, big ssd) right now to do UE4 but don't want to commit to spending that much until I know I'm capable of and commited to making\teaming to make the game I want to do.

It will likely be awhile if ever that I will absolutely need a computer just for UE4 and by then I could probably get something far more powerful or the same thing cheaper. The logic of the game is the vast majority of the work I would assume and I can do that and make a crap graphics prototype version of the game's basic functionality with this before doing most of the world building.

It seems like for gaming my computer isnt totally worthless yet with a newer graphics card according to most replies. Now the question is do I buy something new\good or go as cheap as possible to play modern games? Every time I think about it I change my mind lol. Its not really anything someone can tell me though its just a decision I have to make (I overthink everything way to much haha).

If I could get a 750ti or something as good for $50 I think I would, otherwise I'm leaning toward either waiting for 1050 to come out or getting a 1060 and hoping its suitable for my next computer when I build it (at least a year probably unless this one breaks and I can't easily fix it).

A 750ti would be a good upgrade over the old GTS 250 and "should" work with your current psu. The GTX 1050/ti would be even better though if you don't mind waiting, they are apparently launching late october if leaks are anything to go by.

You may or may not need to upgrade your psu for the GTX 1050/ti, but I'd definitely suggest upgrading the psu for anything higher.

As someone who owns a very similar setup, I would recommend bumping the ram if its within budget. I find 5-5-6gb ram usage in recent titles such as gta and doom and the games do stutter every now and then. This is on a relatively clean install of windows with few background apps running. Mafia may or may not be as demanding. You might see a benefit when working with UE4 as well, though again I can't speak for it, i've only messed with unity myself.

The rest of your computer is still good . The i7 930 is older, but still very capable. If you are interested in overclocking, there are plenty of useful guides out there. Thats said even at stock its still a good cpu.