Could it be 4 years since I last built a computer, http://www.pcqanda.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=set_threaded_mode&forum=2&page=18&topic_id=551050 ?


What do I gain by "upgrading"?


I've got a i5-3570k.
16 or 32 MB RAM.


If I go with say a i5-7600K or Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, is there going to be a material difference in my computing experience.


As it is now, existing seems to work fine for my needs, so if I do change, I'd want something where I can say, "hey, that's better".
(And I say that as I type on my e4300 box with 2 GB RAM, http://www.pcqanda.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=2&topic_id=439515#449506 ;-).)


Never had/used a SSD.
"Startup" time is not a concern. (I sleep as it is, so...)
In my mind, for me, an SSD would need to be used exclusively for OS partition, as it would be too small for much of anything else. So thinking of limited value.


I'd keep Win7.
Keep existing HDD's.
Would reuse existing DDR3 - if appropriate for the M/B.


What do I do?
Oh, you know, just general computer junk.
Messing around. Browsing. (I am a tab-a-holic.)
From time to time I'll dabble with transcoding video or audio.


My thinking is that I'm not likely to see much in the way of real world improvement by upgrading?

"My thinking is that I'm not likely to see much in the way of real world improvement by upgrading?"

Agreed. May not notice anything.

I agree with Lenjack, keep what you've got. Windows 7 extended support doesn't end until January 2020.

Here is the three benchmarks of the processors you mentioned in order. I think you'd see a difference in the Ryzen.

7154= i5-3570k
9259= i5-7600K
12360=Ryzen 5 1600

HP Pro 3500 MT,Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit,Intel I-5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ,4GB Ram,Intel HD 2500 Video(Onboard)

If you're really wanting to see a really substantial difference, go ssd.

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If you're really wanting to see a really substantial difference, go ssd.

Agreed. SSD HD really make a big difference overall. Not just to Boot speed, but to everything. Keep the OS and Video drivers on SSD. Most other programs and Data can be thrown on the standard HD. ( I never buy any platter HD slower than 7,200 RPM. WD Black series and SeaGate Barracuda's have served me well over many years. )

The games themselves can be installed and run off a regular HD. But the Video drivers do the HD number crunching and they benefit from being on the much faster SSD.

In general, your Video Card drivers and any Video editing programs should always go on an SSD. Your Video editing should be considerably faster when installed on the SSD.

BTW... an old Laptop can really sing with an SSD HD upgrade. Most older Laptops with regular HD's have 5,400 RPM drives as they consume less power.

Even upgrading to a 7,200 RPM platter drive really makes a difference in speed in a Laptop.