Upgrading my current "gaming" rig

[KagoKajino]

READ EVERYTHING!

A refreshed build, here is my current (crappy) build, and here is the new one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ykp4Cy

This is the new build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/mKzgLD

Now, I think I should clarify some things about it.

One. I DO NOT PLAY MANY TRIPLE A GAMES! I do not require some insane specs, and AMD CPU, along with a GPU, SSD, and backup drive upgrade is needed. Second. After some thinking, I realised that I do not need the SLI, but i still included the GPU because it will be part of the upgrade. Third. I do not have the 950 in my current build because of connector problems and invalid watts. Fourth. I want to re use the RAM because it is not old and neither is the GPU, the RAM was obtained a few months ago, 2 exactly. The GPU, also, was obtained this month. Selling them would not be practical. Fifth. The Nvidia will not change because of in-home streaming complications. Final. I use a 1360x768p 60Hz monitor, so using an Intel beast would not be needed and a simple AMD chip will give all I need.

[Philcat101]

That CPU is bad, even for the money compared to Intel.

Just look at the performance and value comparisons http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-6100-vs-AMD-FX-4350/3511vs2880

I promise I am not biased, neither are those benchmarks. Intel does have better performance for the high end, but that can't stop from the lower end Intel stuff still slaying AMD for the value.

 

Here is a better approach:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nFGM8K

Heck, you can get the Define R5 and it would still cost less than the build you had.

25 minutes ago, PcGamingNooblet said:

Final. I use a 1360x768p 60Hz monitor, so using an Intel beast would not be needed and a simple AMD chip will give all I need.

1. CPU doesn't affect frame rates as directly as GPU does

2. AMD could  be all you need, but an Intel build gives you WAY better performance for the money (only $20 more for %30 better performance, and the motherboard doesn't need to be that expensive)

 

I hope I helped, this is what you should get. If you say otherwise, it is probably incorrect because I provided the right facts and gave you a (cheaper) build that both prove otherwise.

 

 

[Philcat101]

My night curfew is here, so I cannot respond until tomorrow. I look forward to addressing your concerns.

[brob]

EVGA 210-GQ-0650-V1  is a much better psu and currently less expensive.

 

Why spend as much on the motherboard as the cpu? Or, why not use a better cpu?

 

A 1TB hdd is about $15 more than a 500GB unit.

[KagoKajino]

23 minutes ago, Philcat101 said:

My night curfew is here, so I cannot respond until tomorrow. I look forward to addressing your concerns.

Maybe an i5 build, I also use ddr3 ram so 6th and 5th gen CPUs are out of the way. Also, budget it $510.

21 minutes ago, brob said:

EVGA 210-GQ-0650-V1  is a much better psu and currently less expensive.

 

Why spend as much on the motherboard as the cpu? Or, why not use a better cpu?

 

A 1TB hdd is about $15 more than a 500GB unit.

the 500 is just for backup

[KagoKajino]

26 minutes ago, Philcat101 said:

My night curfew is here, so I cannot respond until tomorrow. I look forward to addressing your concerns.

I should also clarify, I already have the 950, so adding in one to the part list will not be needed, just put in the other parts.

[Philcat101]

11 hours ago, PcGamingNooblet said:

I should also clarify, I already have the 950, so adding in one to the part list will not be needed, just put in the other parts.

I think this will be good, what do you think?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GCMQVY

[KagoKajino]

1 hour ago, Philcat101 said:

I think this will be good, what do you think?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GCMQVY

Yea, looks great!