Operation Blue: An Upgrade Path

[QuantumBlink]

I currently have this AMD build right now that I'm typing with.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $496.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 13:05 EDT-0400

 

I want to get rid of the CPU because it's a piece of crap in the games I play (TF2, heavily modded Minecraft, etc). I don't really need to upgrade my GPU quite yet because I'm not really playing any GPU centered games but when I'm ready I'll probably get some RX series graphics card or a 1070. Here's my plan. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($55.38 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($41.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $342.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 13:08 EDT-0400

 

My question is, I want to stick with Skylake but I don't know I'll need a K series chip. Any suggestions? 

[Logarithm]

Maybe get an overclockable motherboard? If you don't it's a waste of money to get the K series CPUs. And if $25 more isn't too much, get an 850 EVO for the SSD, they are very good.

[Guest]

Really? I can run the mentioned games at full settings with my GTX 750ti and my FX 6350.

[QuantumBlink]

Just now, Logarithm said:

Maybe get an overclockable motherboard? If you don't it's a waste of money to get the K series CPUs. And if $25 more isn't too much, get an 850 EVO for the SSD, they are very good.

 

I wasn't aware I couldn't overclock on this mobo, is overclocking exclusive to some mobos? Also yeah I'll see if I can get an EVO

[QuantumBlink]

Just now, spidsepttk said:

Really? I can run the mentioned games at full settings with my GTX 750ti and my FX 6350.

HEAVY modded minecraft in a very large base. 200 mods+ 

 

TF2 is no problem (it's unoptimized tho, screw you volvo) 

[Logarithm]

1 minute ago, QuantumBlink said:

I wasn't aware I couldn't overclock on this mobo, is overclocking exclusive to some mobos? Also yeah I'll see if I can get an EVO

Yes, intel locks down different mobo chipsets in order to make different chipset tiers where some can overclock their cpus and some can't. The H110 chipset is one of the chipsets that can't overclock the CPUs.

[QuantumBlink]

Just now, Logarithm said:

Yes, intel locks down different mobo chipsets in order to make different chipset tiers where some can overclock their cpus and some can't. The H110 chipset is one of the chipsets that can't overclock the CPUs.

 

Okay then, can I just get a 6600 CPU then? I don't really want to get a more expensive mobo just for overclocking. 

[Logarithm]

Yes, that'll be fine. Or you could get a cheaper CPU and upgrade it later.

[Captain_WD]

14 hours ago, QuantumBlink said:

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Hi there Glad to see you on the forum! 

 

@Logarithm gave you some pretty useful suggestions so I'd consider them. 

 

Also, are you planning on swapping the WD Blue drive? Any reason for it? Is the drive functioning properly? 

Have in mind that gaming doesn't really rely on the storage's performance for anything but the loading times and the performance difference from one HDD to another HDD won't result in anything more than a couple of seconds difference at best. WD Blue should be fully capable of running any games.

 

Post back if you have any questions,

 

Captain_WD.

[QuantumBlink]

8 hours ago, Captain_WD said:

Hi there Glad to see you on the forum! 

 

@Logarithm gave you some pretty useful suggestions so I'd consider them. 

 

Also, are you planning on swapping the WD Blue drive? Any reason for it? Is the drive functioning properly? 

Have in mind that gaming doesn't really rely on the storage's performance for anything but the loading times and the performance difference from one HDD to another HDD won't result in anything more than a couple of seconds difference at best. WD Blue should be fully capable of running any games.

 

Post back if you have any questions,

 

Captain_WD.

 

 

I don't own a WD drive unless you and Seagate are partnered.

 

EDIT: Oh, it defaulted to that in PCPartPicker, I don't own a WD Blue drive. I own the one listed in my upgrade plan.  

[Captain_WD]

16 hours ago, QuantumBlink said:

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In that case let me know if I can help with anything.

If you are reusing an old drive make sure you check its health before using it in the new system so you are safe that your new data will be safe and he drive is still in a good condition. 

 

Captain_WD.