Upgrading a PC.

[FreeDiver]

I Just want some opionions about on a PC upgrade for a friend

 

The computers specs

AMD Phenom II X6 1100T

I am giving him my old gigabyte 7970 1GHZ edition.

4gb of DDR3 @ 1333mhz

650w Antec EA-650

500GB HDD, 120GB SSD

 

The PC is for gaming. I am thinking of getting a new MB, CPU, and Ram. and a aftermarket cpu cooler. And any other Ideas?

[DarkBlade2117]

Yup basically what you said. New CPU, mobo, and ram. What's your budget for it all?

[FreeDiver]

Yup basically what you said. New CPU, mobo, and ram. What's your budget for it all?

He has 800 dollars to spend but probably wont need that much.

[NicekillBG]

He has 800 dollars to spend but probably wont need that much.

he can do better with 800 way better

[FreeDiver]

he can do better with 800 way better

Any suggestions?

[NicekillBG]

Any suggestions?

What games are you guys targeting to play, i need a starting point

[FreeDiver]

What games are you guys targeting to play, i need a starting point

ARK Survival Evolved, WoW, GTA V, The Witcher 3, Starcraft 2, MOBA's, Evolved, Diablo.

[NicekillBG]

ARK Survival Evolved, WoW, GTA V, The Witcher 3, Starcraft 2, MOBA's, Evolved, Diablo.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CRpct6with the card u are giving him he needs serious backup ignore the power supply i accidentally forgot it there

[DarkBlade2117]

He has 800 dollars to spend but probably wont need that much.

Any specfic color scheme.

[NicekillBG]

ARK Survival Evolved, WoW, GTA V, The Witcher 3, Starcraft 2, MOBA's, Evolved, Diablo.

i put the shiz in mah comment

[DarkBlade2117]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($89.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $516.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-24 18:18 EDT-0400

You don't need 16gbs of ram and if you need to add another 8gbs later on you can for quad-channel. Also with that $300 left overyour friend can save up a little bit more money and get a GTX 970 which is the most you'd need for 1080p.

[NicekillBG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($89.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $516.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-24 18:18 EDT-0400

You don't need 16gbs of ram and if you need to add another 8gbs later on you can for quad-channel. Also with that $300 left overyour friend can save up a little bit more money and get a GTX 970 which is the most you'd need for 1080p.

Lol just different ram from mine 

[FreeDiver]

Any specfic color scheme.

I doubt he will open the computer up, unless he has to, so not really.

[FreeDiver]

 

 

 

 

Do you guys thing his power supply is fine, as far as reliability goes? 

[ItsGinger35]

Do you guys thing his power supply is fine, as far as reliability goes?

No, get an EVGA one.

[DarkBlade2117]

Do you guys thing his power supply is fine, as far as reliability goes?

Well,since we left such a huge margin for price you can get a better one. Here http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0850v1 It's a EVGA one but the internals of the PSU are seasonic

[DarkBlade2117]

No, get an EVGA one.

Erm... Not every EVGA PSU Is good. Every single EVGA PSU are refreshes which means they actually didn't make I but instead uses someone else's PSU and puts their logo on it. Here's one example the EVGA GS Series is actually made by SeaSonic which is one of the most known/reliable PSU makers. SeaSonic makes all their PSUs so you know they are reliable. One of the best known PSU makers is SuperFlower. They are the most reliable, but can cost quite a bit more. One EVGA PSU made by SuperFlower is the G2 series. Here's an example of a bad EVGA PSU. The EVGA G1 series made by FSP which aren't as reliable. If you've got the budget go for SuperFlower but SeaSonic is a very good brand and can tend to be a bit cheaper

[NicekillBG]

Do you guys thing his power supply is fine, as far as reliability goes? 

I put it there by accident