Trying To Upgrade

[ERosser]

Trying to upgrade my PC Specialist PC and am wondering why I seem to have very limited upgrade options. They seem to only offer 5 graphics cards (only one of which is better than what I already have) and not even offer options to upgrade components such as processors. Is this right? Is there a way to get more upgrade options?

 

[Martinr36]

post your spec as described below and maybe someone can give you some help, also let us know what monitor you have and what you use it for

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[ERosser]

When I try to post my spec it gives my original order (I changed my mind and upgraded before the order was processed). This order was originally made over 3 years ago.

 

[SpyderTracks]

When I try to post my spec it gives my original order (I changed my mind and upgraded before the order was processed). This order was originally made over 3 years ago.

Just amend it with the updates manually.

 

[ERosser]

Case
InWIN 503 MID TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-6700k (4.0GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs, RGB Lighting
Memory (RAM)
32GB HyperX PREDATOR QUAD-DDR4 3000MHz X.M.P (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
250GB Samsung 850 2.5" EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
1TB WD BLACK 3.5" WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
256GB SAMSUNG SM961 M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3100MB/R, 1400MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
16x BLU-RAY WRITER DRIVE, 16x DVD ±R/±RW & SOFTWARE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting
50cm UV LED Strip
Extra Case Fans
1x 120mm Apache Black Quiet Fan (fitted to extract from rear/roof)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11 AC1900 1,300Mbps/5GHz, 600Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
Microsoft® Office Home & Student 2016 (1 License)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
AOC U2879VF 28" 4K Monitor - 3480 x 2160, 1MS, HDMI, DVI, DP
Monitor Cables
NONE
Keyboard & Mouse
ASUS Cerberus Gaming Bundle - Keyboard, Mouse, Headset & Mouse Mat
Speakers
LOGITECH Z506 5.1 SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS - 75W RMS
Webcam
Creative Live! Cam Sync HD
Surge Protection
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Cable Management
3 x PCS 1.5M Zip Cable Tidy - Professional Cable Management
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 16 to 18 working days
Promotional Item
FREE PARAGON GAME READY PACK with select GTX 1060 Systems!

 

[SpyderTracks]

You'll only have CPU upgrade options within that socket type, but there's nothing higher anyway.

To change to a modern CPU, you'd have to upgrade the motherboard also to be compatible. PCS don't do motherboard upgrades as it's an entire rebuild. Intel are awful for upgradeability, pretty much any new CPU needs a new motherboard to support it.

You can upgrade the GPU within the limitations of the PSU. A modern one would be the 3060ti.

What other upgrades are you thinking of and what do you use the PC for?

 

[ERosser]

It was the GPU and RAM I was looking to upgrade and the GPU options I was given were only:
GeForce 710, GeForce GT 730, GT 130 and Radeon Rx550 and RX 580

 

[SpyderTracks]

It was the GPU and RAM I was looking to upgrade and the GPU options I was given were only:
GeForce 710, GeForce GT 730, GT 130 and Radeon Rx550 and RX 580

The GPU limitations is likely to stock issues, I think given the situation, they're prioritising new models to full builds. The RTX2000 series aren't available anymore as they've stopped production so they're likely out of stock.