PC Upgrade help

[TheOfficialNar]

So, I'm planning on upgrading my PC soon. Just a bit confused which I should prioritize first since I don't have a lot of cash and parts are pricey where I'm from.

I use this mainly for playing games, work and minor video and photo editing.

 

My PC specs are as follows:

 

CPU: Intel i3 4170 @ 3.70GHz

GPU: GTX 960 Inno3d Herculez X2 2GB OC

MB: Asus H81M-D

RAM: Kingston Hyper X 8GB DDR3 1600mhz

PSU: Huntkey 400w True rated

HDD: 2.5" 500gb Seagate

 

I just used my old laptop's hdd since it still works fine. I would appreciate it if you guys could tell me which part I should prioritize and why. Thanks!

[tahmidkhan123]

 

So, I'm planning on upgrading my PC soon. Just a bit confused which I should prioritize first since I don't have a lot of cash and parts are pricey where I'm from.

I use this mainly for playing games, work and minor video and photo editing.

 

My PC specs are as follows:

 

CPU: Intel i3 4170 @ 3.70GHz

GPU: GTX 960 Inno3d Herculez X2 2GB OC

MB: Asus H81M-D

RAM: Kingston Hyper X 8GB DDR3 1600mhz

PSU: Huntkey 400w True rated

HDD: 2.5" 500gb Seagate

 

I just used my old laptop's hdd since it still works fine. I would appreciate it if you guys could tell me which part I should prioritize and why. Thanks!

 

ive never heard of that psu, a more reputed brand for that maybe a good idea...

[MDPS]

CPU definitely. Get a quad-core i5 if you can, or an 8-core AMD (FX series) if you don't have the budget. Second priority should be the PSU.

[Daveeede]

SSD will make the biggest impact on day to day use. I would also get a better power supply too since I don't know that brand. From there upgrade depending on your needs. Ex: i5/i7 processor, more RAM, etc.

[MDPS]

SSD will make the biggest impact on day to day use. I would also get a better power supply too since I don't know that brand. From there upgrade depending on your needs. Ex: i5/i7 processor, more RAM, etc.

Better processor will help with gaming as well as video rendering. It should come before an SSD which isn't that necessary when he has an i3 dual core.

[tahmidkhan123]

CPU definitely. Get a quad-core i5 if you can, or an 8-core AMD (FX series) if you don't have the budget. Second priority should be the PSU.

AMD at this price point can offer better performance 

[TheOfficialNar]

Yeah, to be honest I never heard about this PSU too when I got it. The CPU is one of my top choices so far, just need to save up a bit to get an i5 I think.

For the storage, is there really any difference if I just keep on using the 2.5" instead of a 3.5"?

 

 

AMD at this price point can offer better performance 

 

But that would mean I need to replace the motherboard too

[MDPS]

Yeah, to be honest I never heard about this PSU too when I got it. The CPU is one of my top choices so far, just need to save up a bit to get an i5 I think.

For the storage, is there really any difference if I just keep on using the 2.5" instead of a 3.5"?

Storage should be fine. Size doesn't really matter.

 

But that would mean I need to replace the motherboard too

Just save for an LGA1150 i5.

[TheOfficialNar]

Storage should be fine. Size doesn't really matter.

 

Just save for an LGA1150 i5.

 

How about the motherboard? Any reason I should consider upgrading? I know the one I have is very entry-level. I should get a new PSU too I think, don't wanna blow this pc up due to some unknown PSU.

[MDPS]

How about the motherboard? Any reason I should consider upgrading? I know the one I have is very entry-level. I should get a new PSU too I think, don't wanna blow this pc up due to some unknown PSU.

If your PC is just for general use as you say, you should be good. If you want to OC or something big like that then I would consider an upgrade. As of now it's fine.

[TheOfficialNar]

Thanks, I'll try to get a new PSU first then go for the CPU I guess.

[CartertheCOCguy]

PSU... My order to upgrade personally would be: PSU, CPU, SSD, MOBO, then GPU last b/c that gpu should last a while 

[MDPS]

Thanks, I'll try to get a new PSU first then go for the CPU I guess.

Alright sounds like a plan. Go ahead and mark the post as resolved if you're okay (helps the mods out a bit).

[DarkBlade2117]

Thanks, I'll try to get a new PSU first then go for the CPU I guess.

Get something like a 520w Antec High current Game or a EVGA B2 Series, if you have more of a budget get like a 550-650w EVGA GS or G2, even a GQ or any XFX or SeaSonic PSU.

 

Then for the CPU look into a i5-4460 or if you plan to do like video editing and recording a Xeon 1231v3 for around $230 will be much better.

[MacAlisterL]

I would probably upgrade your CPU to maybe a 4670k and defiantly your power supply. Getting a decent PSU is worth it in the long run since it's what powers your pc. The first thing I put in PcPartPicker List is a PSU.

[TheOfficialNar]

Get something like a 520w Antec High current Game or a EVGA B2 Series, if you have more of a budget get like a 550-650w EVGA GS or G2, even a GQ or any XFX or SeaSonic PSU.

 

Then for the CPU look into a i5-4460 or if you plan to do like video editing and recording a Xeon 1231v3 for around $230 will be much better.

I might get the seasonic one since I think it's a bit cheaper. For the CPU I'll look into the prices of those 2 since it's a bit expensive where I'm from.

 

 

Alright sounds like a plan. Go ahead and mark the post as resolved if you're okay (helps the mods out a bit).

Thanks, will do just that.

 

 

PSU... My order to upgrade personally would be: PSU, CPU, SSD, MOBO, then GPU last b/c that gpu should last a while 

Yeah it's definitely what I'm going to be doing.

Thanks for all the help guys, really appreciate it!