Need help with my first PC

[Lucas Horn]

Can My PC Run Beam.N.G.Drive

I am working with windows 10, I have a Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3 CPU, and a EVGA GeForce GTX 1070, with a 500W power supply.

This is my first PC and the parts to build it are on the way, I am building it from an old DELL Optiplex 3020 MT, So if you have any tips that would be helpful.

 

[COLGeek]

It should run with this system. System requirements can be found here:

BeamNG.drive on Steam

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

store.steampowered.com

 

[Lucas Horn]

Thank you, I looked at the game recommendations and I can't tell if my CPU, the Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3 is good enough

 

[Lucas Horn]

I just realized that I forgot to mention that I have 16GB of ram, which on the recommendations it says 32GB, but do you think that 16GB will run it fine?

 

[COLGeek]

Both your memory and CPU fall between the minimum and recommended requirements. The game should run. However, you are likely to have to lower some games settings for playable performance.

 

[Lucas Horn]

Both your memory and CPU fall between the minimum and recommended requirements. The game should run. However, you are likely to have to lower some games settings for playable performance.

Ok thank you

 

[Lucas Horn]

Both your memory and CPU fall between the minimum and recommended requirements. The game should run. However, you are likely to have to lower some games settings for playable performance.

Do you have any CPU upgrade recommendations?

 

[Brian Boru]

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[Lucas Horn]

Will the stock motherboard from a Dell Optiplex 3020 MT work with the CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 3600?



(Im doing a budget PC build)

 

[Lucas Horn]

I need help upgrading my CPU on my first PC, the CPU I currently have is a Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3 and I am trying to get one better for gaming. One of the games I want to play is Beam.N.G.Drive, and just newer games.

(Budget PC Build)

 

[Lucas Horn]

I am building my first PC for gaming, it is a budget PC using a Dell Optiplex 3020 MT. My build is: GeForce GTX 1070, Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3 CPU, 500W Thermaltake Power Supply, and 16GB of RAM.



What games should be able to run on this?

 

[Lucas Horn]

Also will the Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3 work good with the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070?



And if there are any other problems with the other components or any recommendations please let me know.

 

[Brian Boru]

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3 more threads merged in here.

Lucas, I understand it can be confusing at first. It is important to keep your questions together, so our experts can easily reference the various things you have going on, before replying.

 

[Lucas Horn]

How much upgrade space do I have using the stock motherboard from a Dell optiplex 3020 MT?

 

[COLGeek]

How much upgrade space do I have using the stock motherboard from a Dell optiplex 3020 MT?

Your CPU should be fine. Upgrading CPU's on the Dell motherboard really is of limited (if any) value. Try with your current CPU before doing anything else.

 

[Lucas Horn]

Your CPU should be fine. Upgrading CPU's on the Dell motherboard really is of limited (if any) value. Try with your current CPU before doing anything else.

Ok, if I were to get a new motherboard what would you recommend?

 

[COLGeek]

What is your total upgrade budget? Assume you may need a motherboard, CPU, and memory.

 

[Lucas Horn]

What is your total upgrade budget? Assume you may need a motherboard, CPU, and memory.

Unsure but cheap, under $100, and I already have 16 GB of memory and the Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3

 

[COLGeek]

Unsure but cheap, under $100, and I already have 16 GB of memory and the Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3

Then do nothing. Use what you have. Save money for eventual full upgrade.

 

[Lucas Horn]

Then do nothing. Use what you have. Save money for eventual full upgrade.

Ok, but for future Upgrades will I need a new motherboard?

 

[COLGeek]

Ok, but for future Upgrades will I need a new motherboard?

Yes, but with a compatible CPU and memory. Replacing the motherboard for use with your current CPU would be of no use with a future CPU/memory.

 

[Lucas Horn]

Yes, but with a compatible CPU and memory. Replacing the motherboard for use with your current CPU would be of no use with a future CPU/memory.

Ok

 

[COLGeek]

Please don't ask your questions in someone else's thread.

Just to be clear, swapping to a motherboard compatible with your current CPU and memory would be just another obsolete part. That replacement motherboard would not work with a modern CPU or memory.

 

[Lucas Horn]

I need help upgrading my first PC. I want to eventually upgrade my CPU, and I currently have a Intel Xeon E3-1245 V3, but I need to upgrade my motherboard, because I'm using the stock motherboard from the Dell optiplex 3020 MT. I need help because l'm unsure on what part to get.

(Low Budget)

(The CPU is LGA & RAM is DDR3)

The other components I have are:
PSU : Thermaltake Smart 500W
GPU : EVGA GeForce GTX 1070
RAM : Viper 2×8 16GB DDR3

 

[COLGeek]

Last time...an old motherboard that will be compatible with your current CPU and memory is not an upgrade and is a pointless change (if the current motherboard actually works). The old tech is generations old and obsolete.

In addition, Dell uses proprietary connectors with many models so you wouldn't be able to use a standard motherboard without making other modifications to the Optiplex front panel connectors.