Upgrading 5year old machine - will these parts work together?

[paasne]

Hi

I'm looking to get a better experience using my desktop. I am running a dual monitor setup, both 1080p, with one of them being 144hz.

I primarily use it for gaming, schoolwork and webbrowsing etc.

Games I play is wow, csgo, lol and I just picked up the witcher 3. I am primarily conserned about csgo, which I have been averaging ~110 fps in lately. This is with everything on medium, and optimized (per some youtube guides) for performance.

 

 

 

My current build

CPU: i5 4460

Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING

RAM: Crucial 2x8 GB DDR3 1600mhz

GPU: GTX 960 MSI 2gb

PSU: Corsair vs650

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250gb

HDD: WD 3TB

Case: Define R2

 

What I thought might be a stable upgrade, after browsing around a bit. I do have ~80-100$ USD more to play around with if needed. I am really in doubt about the motherboard, as there are so many brands and it gets really confusing tbh.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($92.21 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB OC Video Card  ($239.98 @ Walmart)
Total: $582.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 06:47 EST-0500

 

 

Thanks for reading my post!

[agent2]

That list isn't too bad but you will get a better experience with something like this: 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vL6nHB

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.89 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB SC ULTRA GAMING Video Card  ($228.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $601.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 07:25 EST-0500

 

What is your budget though because one could get so much more out of it like add a more powerful GPU.

[WillLTT]

46 minutes ago, paasne said:

My current build

so thats your current build, and

 

46 minutes ago, paasne said:

PCPartPicker Part List

this is what your upgrading too?

 

i presume you're asking if you can keep using:

46 minutes ago, paasne said:

PSU: Corsair vs650

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250gb

HDD: WD 3TB

Case: Define R2

or are you asking if you you can keep using those parts in a new build. But im no psu expert, but maybe go up to a 750w?

 

46 minutes ago, paasne said:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($92.21 @ Amazon)

will work together?

 

if thats then refer to the CPU support list for the motherboard.

 

the support list states that it supports the Ryzen 5 3600.

the general support page says:

Support for DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2667*/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

 

so yes it does support the memory you want to use.

 

However as PCPartPicker states:

Potential Issues / Incompatibilities

Warning! Some AMD B350 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions.

 

[paasne]

2 hours ago, agent2 said:

That list isn't too bad but you will get a better experience with something like this: 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vL6nHB

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.89 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB SC ULTRA GAMING Video Card  ($228.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $601.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 07:25 EST-0500

 

What is your budget though because one could get so much more out of it like add a more powerful GPU.

How much more are we talking? I might be able to do 700$, as long as I can reuse the other parts from my current system

[paasne]

2 hours ago, WillLTT said:

i presume you're asking if you can keep using:...

 

Yes. I would very much like to upgrade parts of my pc, for better performance, and keep the ones you quoted (Case, PSU, HDD, SSD).

The list was my own suggestion, after browsing different reviews/youtube videos. Very unsure if it is the correct fit, or other brands/models would be more beneficial.

 

 

And yeah, apparently I'm blind about the incompatibilities on PCPartPicker. I wont be able to upgrade the bios on it.

[Fasauceome]

3 hours ago, paasne said:

PSU: Corsair vs650

Since this is a 5 year old PC, do you have the orange label VS? I'd replace that unit if I were you.

 

2 hours ago, WillLTT said:

But im no psu expert, but maybe go up to a 750w?

750 watts is excessive for almost any system.  A quality 550 watt unit would be preferable, like a Corsair CX550.

[paasne]

3 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Since this is a 5 year old PC, do you have the orange label VS? I'd replace that unit if I were you.

Yes, the VS is an orange label. What's wrong with that model?

[Fasauceome]

Just now, paasne said:

Yes, the VS is an orange label. What's wrong with that model?

It's a super outdated design, really won't be a great selection for modern components.

[agent2]

Here's a better version to fit the budget and with an updated PSU: 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RVTxx6

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.89 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card  ($289.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GA 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $727.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 10:31 EST-0500