What should I get?

[evilarceus]

I plan on upgrading my PC a bit soon but I don't know what to get. I want it to be around $200. You can see my current build on my profile. These are the options I'm thinking of:

 

1. Skylake

I could get these:

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($123.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.10 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $265.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 21:52 EST-0500

 

but it hangs over budget.

 

2. SSD + Lighting (or other)

Since I don't have an SSD, I might as well get one. I was thinking of a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB. I also have extra money to spend, so I might get an NZXT HUE+. I still have money left after that but I'm not sure what to spend it on (maybe a game? :P)

 

3. CPU upgrade

Since my current CPU (G3258) has a hard time playing most games with its two cores, I might as well upgrade to something like a 4690k.

[N_Bot]

2 minutes ago, evilarceus said:

I plan on upgrading my PC a bit soon but I don't know what to get. I want it to be around $200. You can see my current build on my profile. These are the options I'm thinking of:

 

1. Skylake

I could get these:

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($123.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.10 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $265.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 21:52 EST-0500

 

but it hangs over budget.

 

2. SSD + Lighting (or other)

Since I don't have an SSD, I might as well get one. I was thinking of a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB. I also have extra money to spend, so I might get an NZXT HUE+. I still have money left after that but I'm not sure what to spend it on (maybe a game? :P)

 

3. CPU upgrade

Since my current CPU (G3258) has a hard time playing most games with its two cores, I might as well upgrade to something like a 4690k.

1. No.

2. Yes get an SSD
3. Yes.

[barkloaf]

It's not 2013 anymore, you need a quad-core. You really cant do a $200 gaming PC. It's very hard. You wont be able to pull it off. Sorry dude.

[evilarceus]

Just now, AwesomeAustin226 said:

It's not 2013 anymore, you need a quad-core. You really cant do a $200 gaming PC. It's very hard. You wont be able to pull it off. Sorry dude.

I'm UPGRADING my existing PC, not building a new one.

[RZeroX]

1 minute ago, AwesomeAustin226 said:

It's not 2013 anymore, you need a quad-core. You really cant do a $200 gaming PC. It's very hard. You wont be able to pull it off. Sorry dude.

Did you even read the first post?

[barkloaf]

2 minutes ago, evilarceus said:

I'm UPGRADING my existing PC, not building a new one.

Anyway, you still need a quad-core. Even if its not a Skylake.

 

Yes I did read the post. I was speaking more generally

[RZeroX]

You should upgrade to the 4690k on your existing platform. So it don't suffer any bottleneck or issues with games which work better on a quad core.

[barkloaf]

2 minutes ago, RZeroX said:

Did you even read the first post?

Yes, I was speaking more generally

[aeroencychris]

I would go for something like a 4460. I use one, it's great for gaming and most workflows.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54460

An SSD would be a good pick as well, so I would save up a little bit more and get both.

It's not worth going skylake and getting an ehh cpu, since you'll have the same problem in 2 years or so.

[barkloaf]

Just now, RZeroX said:

You should upgrade to the 4690k on your existing platform. So it don't suffer any bottleneck or issues with games which work better on a quad core.

Yes. @evilarceus This is the way to go, get a 4690k