Gaming PC Plan

[Killua_Zoldyck]

My current gaming PC is pretty much alright with the AMD Athlon 750k and a HD 7770, but I'm looking for something better. I need to upgrade my CPU, Motherboard, GPU, PSU, and I'm looking to invest in a great SSD. The PC doesn't have to be super high end but I'd like to be running games like Fallout 4, Battlefront 3, and The Witcher 3 on ultra, and if possible other games coming out on ultra. I'd like to stick with an ATX Motherboard as a preference.

This is one of the PSU's I found. Let me know if it will work. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB7UIRS/ref=s9_simh...

I look forward to hearing your feedback.

[Streetguru]

My current gaming PC is pretty much alright with the AMD Athlon 750k and a HD 7770, but I'm looking for something better. I need to upgrade my CPU, Motherboard,

What's your budget? Is your CPU overclocked?

[Weak1ings]

This PSU is likely better, as at the same price, it is a 750W Gold Rated Seasonic Power Supply

I'd recommend investing in the SSD right now and, if you have adequate and survivable performance, wait for Pascal/AMD's thingy.  Otherwise, a Skylake i3/i5/i7 would help speed up your system for a long time.

[Killua_Zoldyck]

What's your budget? Is your CPU overclocked?

My budget is around 750 or higher (It's flexible), and no, I do not believe my CPU is overclocked.

[Killua_Zoldyck]

This PSU is likely better, as at the same price, it is a 750W Gold Rated Seasonic Power Supply

I'd recommend investing in the SSD right now and, if you have adequate and survivable performance, wait for Pascal/AMD's thingy.  Otherwise, a Skylake i3/i5/i7 would help speed up your system for a long time.

Thanks! Is there an SSD you would recommend for high performance at a good cost? I just plan on using my OS on it. Is this a better psu than the one you listed? I'd really like something fully modular.

 

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-220-G2-0750-XR/dp/B00IKDETOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450584477&sr=8-1&keywords=power+supply+750w+gold

[Weak1ings]

Thanks! Is there an SSD you would recommend for high performance at a good cost? I just plan on using my OS on it. Is this a better psu than the one you listed? I'd really like something fully modular.

 

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-220-G2-0750-XR/dp/B00IKDETOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450584477&sr=8-1&keywords=power+supply+750w+gold

Not really, Seasonic is an absolute legend, almost to the point that it is easy to think that "they can make no bad PSU." 

That being said, the EVGA PSU is a good unit, but it is not better.

 

I recommend a 500ishGB SSD because it gives you the flexibility to have programs and the OS on the main SSD, and even more programs and files on the HDD.  (pick and choose which ones to go fast.)  the 850 EVO is a excellent SSD for all capacities but if you need something cheaper (but slower) the Sandisk Ultra 2 is also a good choice with still admirable reliability.

[Killua_Zoldyck]

Not really, Seasonic is an absolute legend, almost to the point that it is easy to think that "they can make no bad PSU." 

That being said, the EVGA PSU is a good unit, but it is not better.

 

I recommend a 500ishGB SSD because it gives you the flexibility to have programs and the OS on the main SSD, and even more programs and files on the HDD.  (pick and choose which ones to go fast.)  the 850 EVO is a excellent SSD for all capacities but if you need something cheaper (but slower) the Sandisk Ultra 2 is also a good choice with still admirable reliability.

I'd like to thank you a lot for the help it's given some great ideas for the PSU and SSD. Do you have a fairly good idea of a great CPU, GPU, and ATX mobo I could buy? I'd like some solid performance with out going crazy on the price. I have 16 gigs of ddr3 ram that I'd like to continue using. I'm willing to consider the jump to skylake if it's the only way to get the performance I'm after.  (Sorry for all the noob questions.)

[Streetguru]

My budget is around 750 or higher (It's flexible), and no, I do not believe my CPU is overclocked.

390 + 1080p 144hz free-sync display there's also the option of a 21:9 1080p IPS display at the same price point, ish it's sold out like everywhere

 

the 21:9 display

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-29um67

similar CPU/i5 + 290 comparison chart, it actually ties in a lot of places.

http://www.technologyx.com/featured/amd-a8-7650k-apu-review-the-little-apu-that-could/5/

 

at least that's my suggestion. dunno if your current PSU can handle the 390 though

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDQX6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDQX6h/by_merchant/

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($289.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $549.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 00:57 EST-0500

[Killua_Zoldyck]

390 + 1080p 144hz free-sync display there's also the option of a 21:9 1080p IPS display at the same price point, ish it's sold out like everywhere

 

the 21:9 display

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-29um67

similar CPU/i5 + 290 comparison chart, it actually ties in a lot of places.

http://www.technologyx.com/featured/amd-a8-7650k-apu-review-the-little-apu-that-could/5/

 

at least that's my suggestion. dunno if your current PSU can handle the 390 though

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDQX6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDQX6h/by_merchant/

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($289.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $549.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 00:57 EST-0500

Could I use the I5 4690k with the R9 390, and could I use the cheaper r9 290? The specs looked almost the same when I looked online. Is there something I'm missing?

 

[Streetguru]

Could I use the I5 4690k with the R9 390, and could I use the cheaper r9 290? The specs looked almost the same when I looked online. Is there something I'm missing?

 

If it's a good deal cheaper the 290 is a better option, otherwise the 390 is a bit better optimized overall in terms of performance, and both can use free-sync

 

https://youtu.be/BVNKQj39Gkk?t=43

[Killua_Zoldyck]

 

If it's a good deal cheaper the 290 is a better option, otherwise the 390 is a bit better optimized overall in terms of performance, and both can use free-sync

 

https://youtu.be/BVNKQj39Gkk?t=43

 

After watching that I think I'll stick with the 390. Thanks a ton!