Maybe is obvious, but I need someone to send my hopes to the grave (or give me an ultimate trick to ressurect a pc)
Posted by Comfortable_Top1062@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 11 comments
I have a pc that is around 15 years old, recetly I tried to play a game but couldnt even open it :/
My question is, should I upgrade this pc or just get a new one at this point. I think is time for a change but I have a small hope on a secret way to improve an old machine.
Also how are the prices? I hear that they are expensives but is just internet exaggerating or for real
Cromagmadon@reddit
You could bring it back, but I bet it is sub-16GB of RAM and therefore pointless. There is a tradeoff with emulation and system age if you aren't interested in retro computing. That old hardware would align with a midrange gaming laptop.
Comfortable_Top1062@reddit (OP)
yeah, is an 8GB ram, I like old games the most, but sometimes i want to try the new editions, but my pc is lacking on... well everything
Cromagmadon@reddit
I understand pretty well. I have a 2014 FM2+ (DDR3) system and parts of a 2009 AM2 (DDR2) in storage so I've had those thoughts before.
The manufacturers are going to make the prices the new normal. The second hand market is an option.
Lord_Goose@reddit
Let us know your hardware so we aren't just taking an educated guess. What is your cpu, gpu, how much ram you have
Comfortable_Top1062@reddit (OP)
I dont remember everything right now, but was an 8 Gb ram-4Gb gpu and I5-something, cant remember the specific srry
Thomas5020@reddit
A 15 year old system will not be worth upgrading.
Prices are pretty bad right now for RAM and SSDs, however if you're careful and buy used you can still get a good value system for cheap. It just depends what you're wanting to play and what your expectations are.
Buying an AM4 system with DDR4 RAM may be a wise choice if you aren't bothered about ultimate performance and just want something cheap that works.
Comfortable_Top1062@reddit (OP)
My expectections are a pc that runs Dragon age origins and Heroes might and magic III at least.
Some time I want to play new games like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era or the new dragon age, but this pc cant run them, so I was on the crossroad, new pc or update this one
bean_fritter@reddit
It is not worth putting any amount of money into a PC that old. For a decent PC that plays modern games you'll spend around $1000 USD.
Comfortable_Top1062@reddit (OP)
Ty, good to have an amount to make a goal, time to save money to buy
Ordinary_Breath_8732@reddit
I’ll be straight with you, a 15-year-old PC is basically past upgrade territory
you can throw in an SSD and maybe a cheap GPU, but the CPU/platform is so old it’ll still struggle with modern games at that point you’re just patching a sinking ship, better to save for a fresh budget build
prices are a bit higher than before, but not crazy, if you shop smart (used parts etc.) you can still build something solid without overspending
Comfortable_Top1062@reddit (OP)
Ty, time to save money I guess