Want to upgrade an older PC and would like some advice please.

[SColie]

Hi, I have the spec of the PC below and would like to try and upgrade if possible. Its for my 10 years bedroom.. the main PC is on order with PCS 😎
Any ideas for relatively cheap quick fix <£500 budget. I have a SSD and a normal spinner.
Anything else you need to know I will try and let you know.

Thanks in advance.

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version 10.0.18363 Build 18363
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name -PC
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model System Product Name
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU SKU
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3201 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 2203, 16/07/2013
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
BaseBoard Product P8Z77-V LX
BaseBoard Version Rev X.0x
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.18362.1411"
Username -PC\Charles
Time Zone GMT Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 7.95 GB
Available Physical Memory 2.64 GB
Total Virtual Memory 15.9 GB
Available Virtual Memory 7.27 GB
Page File Space 8.00 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Kernel DMA Protection Off
Virtualisation-based security Not enabled
Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable, PCR7 binding is not supported, Hardware Security Test Interface failed and the device is not Modern Standby, Un-allowed DMA-capable bus/device(s) detected, Disabled by policy, TPM is not usable
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualisation Enabled in Firmware No
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes

 

[Deleted member 17413]

Was it a PCS build? are you able to retrieve the spec list for it?

 

[Citrus_9]

Yep, as above, please post your specs from the orders page as explained in the link below.

How to Post Your Specification to the Forum - Check this Spec

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www.pcspecialist.co.uk

 

[SColie]

I can't remember to be honest, it was my sons PC that inherited from him.. so no, I can't retrieve a spec sheet. Sorry

 

[Deleted member 17413]

The list above isnt a huge help to be honest, can peice together some stuff.
i5-3470 CPU
8GB RAM but no idea which RAM (CPU would indicate DDR3 as well)
P8Z77-V LX Mother board so Asus website can tell us more https://origin-www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V_LX/specifications/

Case its in would be useful, current GPU (if any), googling the CPU it says it has Intel HD graphics 2500. PSU wattage and make/model
Think of it like the list in the configurator.

Whats the new build you ordered anyway? Is that going to your son and you're getting left with the cast offs?

 

[Bhuna50]

If you can get your son to log into his PCS account and transfer the warranty across to you (even if it has expired) then this will enable you to access the full PC specs to enable us to give advice on what to upgrade , if anything is possible. It also makes it easier for you to access an actual "Upgrades" section of that PC's order which you can see what possible upgrades are still possible to order via PCS.

Unfortunately, if it is a self build, or a build from elsewhere we are unable to advise on this forum, but point you in the direction of Toms Hardware - an open forum.

 

[SColie]

The list above isnt a huge help to be honest, can peice together some stuff.
i5-3470 CPU
8GB RAM but no idea which RAM (CPU would indicate DDR3 as well)
P8Z77-V LX Mother board so Asus website can tell us more https://origin-www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V_LX/specifications/

Case its in would be useful, current GPU (if any), googling the CPU it says it has Intel HD graphics 2500. PSU wattage and make/model
Think of it like the list in the configurator.

Whats the new build you ordered anyway? Is that going to your son and you're getting left with the cast offs?

Thanks for the reply... I see what you mean about my description.... Just been looking at other threads regarding the 30 series Graphics cards.. looks like i will be in for a wait.. My build is below:

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 Ti - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting
2x 50cm ARGB LED Strip
Extra Case Fans
3x PCS ARGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 PORT (2 x TYPE A) USB 3.1 PCI-E CARD + STANDARD USB PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account

 

[SColie]

If you can get your son to log into his PCS account and transfer the warranty across to you (even if it has expired) then this will enable you to access the full PC specs to enable us to give advice on what to upgrade , if anything is possible. It also makes it easier for you to access an actual "Upgrades" section of that PC's order which you can see what possible upgrades are still possible to order via PCS.

Unfortunately, if it is a self build, or a build from elsewhere we are unable to advise on this forum, but point you in the direction of Toms Hardware - an open forum.

Ah.. I see I did not know about the PCS specifics build advice only.. Sorry for the interruption.
I will ask my son and try to find out. I will find another forum to help if its not a PCS build. Feel free to delete this thread once I've confirmed the builder... or before if required.. Thanks..

 

[Deleted member 17413]

Ah.. I see I did not know about the PCS specifics build advise only.. Sorry for the interruption.
I will ask my son and try to find out. I will find another forum to help if its not a PCS build. Feel free to delete this thread once I've confirmed the builder... or before if required.. Thanks..

You have a current build, and youve linked that above and spoken about that... Assuming you move onto that with new replies I cant see them locking it, and they rarely delete unless real reason.

We've pointed you in the right direction anyway, least now you know what you gotta find out, and where to go for more answers

Talking of your current build, looks like you had a budget... builds a fair one overall. Regarding the extra fans and the light strips though.. if theres a little spare cash to pump those, it would be well served polishing some of the actual machine instead...

Perhaps the OS drive or a step up on the CPU perhaps? Its an extra £40 or so...

 

[Deleted member 17413]

The 50 quid you are paying for fans and 2 lighting strips, and by dropping the WiFi card and taking the Tuf 550 w/WiFi would allow you to upgrade CPU to a 5600X or 3800X.

You only realistically need one extra fan anyway, as a rear exhaust. Its possible you could upgrade your build a little, and even save money, worth looking at it in your amendments part on the order. Even with a 3800X (so 8 core) the price is less than what your current order comes to atm.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 Ti- HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED) AX200 WiFi card removed
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

 

[SColie]

I am afraid i don't know as much as i should these days and you guys and girls do... I don't mind spending a little more but i was worried about dropping back in the queue for a build...
If there are any upgrade that would benefit me in the future please let me know.
I assume the 3800X better than the 5600X.. ☺️

 

[SColie]

The 50 quid you are paying for fans and 2 lighting strips, and by dropping the WiFi card and taking the Tuf 550 w/WiFi would allow you to upgrade CPU to a 5600X or 3800X.

You only realistically need one extra fan anyway, as a rear exhaust. Its possible you could upgrade your build a little, and even save some money, worth looking at it in your amendments part on the order

you just answered my question above..!!

 

[Deleted member 17413]

Got to remember im looking at current prices in the configurator, so theres possibly some difference to when you paid, but worth looking at it through amendments, should tell you how much the changes would cost or refund to you

 

[Deleted member 17413]

I am afraid i don't know as much as i should these days and you guys and girls do... I don't mind spending a little more but i was worried about dropping back in the queue for a build...
If there are any upgrade that would benefit me in the future please let me know.
I assume the 3800X better than the 5600X.. ☺️

Yes and no, I think it would come down to purpose as the 3800X is 8 core, but the 5600X is the brand new series...
If gaming, I think the 5600X would actually be better but worth asking some others @AgentCooper @SpyderTracks @Scott

 

[SpyderTracks]

Yes and no, I think it would come down to purpose as the 3800X is 8 core, but the 5600X is the brand new series...
If gaming, I think the 5600X would actually be better but worth asking some others @AgentCooper @SpyderTracks @Scott

Yes, 5600x is cheaper and performs about as well as the 3800x, much better option.