Is it still worth it for FHD gaming in 2026?

Hi,
I'm still on the mission to build a low budget gaming PC. For 200 euros I was offered a computer with following specs:

  • Intel i5-7400
  • 32 GB DDR4
  • GTX 1070 Ti (8 GB)

The goal is to play games like The/Sons of the Forest, Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA V on medium to high settings in Full HD at 40+ FPS.

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Sabin10@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 83d (6 replies)

That gpu can manage cyberpunk at 60fps at 1080p ultra with FSR but might be held back a bit by that CPU. 40fps should be possible. Gta 5 is a little less demanding and should run fine.

SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 2 pts · 83d (4 replies)

For 200, buy it, swap the processor, and sell the old one.

Sabin10@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 83d (3 replies)

Not a bad idea if they can get their hands on a decent 9th gen chip for a good price

mustbe3to20signs@feddit.org · 1 pts · 83d (1 reply)

They've got the same socket?

Sabin10@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 82d

I'm pretty sure 6th through 9th gen used the same physical socket but you would want to check that the board can support the newer chips. Might just be a matter of making sure the bios is up to date.

SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 1 pts · 83d

I5 9600 can be had in the US for about $50 from eBay, so not completely out of reach. Just double-check mobo compatibility.

mustbe3to20signs@feddit.org · 1 pts · 83d

Thanks for the insight, sounds great.