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funkyCable · 27-05-2019, 11:31

Hi,

I need some advice on upgrading an 9yr self build which I did way back in 2011 (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33668732). This machine has now been passed down to my 11 yr old son. The machine itself is still going strong but its obviously not up to scratch for playing games on it and can be a bit laggy. He would like to play fortnite on it without it lagging or being blocky. I dont have a lot of money to upgrade it so trying to work out the cheapest way of updating it.

Here are the current specs:
Intel i5 760 2.8GHz
Asus P7P55D-E LX
AMD Radeon 5670 512MB GDDR5 (HDMI, DVI & VGA)
1TB Harddrive
1x 8GB DDR3-1600
2 x 2GB DDR3-1333

I know the current motherboard supports up to 16GB memory. The monitor isn't brilliant and still uses VGA.

Any advice really appreciated it

27-05-2019, 11:31	#1
funkyCable THE FUNKIEST ON THE BOARD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Services: SERVICES FROM 26/08/05 TV XL services 2MB BROADBRAND UNLIMITED TALK PACKAGE V+ Service (Since 18 Posts: 1,195	Advice needed on upgrading an 9yr self build Hi, I need some advice on upgrading an 9yr self build which I did way back in 2011 (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33668732). This machine has now been passed down to my 11 yr old son. The machine itself is still going strong but its obviously not up to scratch for playing games on it and can be a bit laggy. He would like to play fortnite on it without it lagging or being blocky. I dont have a lot of money to upgrade it so trying to work out the cheapest way of updating it. Here are the current specs: Intel i5 760 2.8GHz Asus P7P55D-E LX AMD Radeon 5670 512MB GDDR5 (HDMI, DVI & VGA) 1TB Harddrive 1x 8GB DDR3-1600 2 x 2GB DDR3-1333 I know the current motherboard supports up to 16GB memory. The monitor isn't brilliant and still uses VGA. Any advice really appreciated it Last edited by funkyCable; 27-05-2019 at 11:37. Reason: just added the cpu specs