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1 minute ago, thomas gameris said:

maybe but you think that it will be ok to buy a new mobo

The ZEN boards are supposed to be much cheaper, and they the socket will last many years. I think you should save for a $200 ZEN Mobo/CPU combo.

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For 100 USD you're not gonna get a worthwhile CPU upgrade.You need at least 160-ish USD to get that hyperthreading Pentium, a decent motherboard and RAM. As for second, there is not much more compelling stuff out there.

As for GPU upgrade, for 100 USD new you're not getting anything useful. Go second hand and get a 280X and experience a bit of bottlenecking, but overall better FPS

 

EDIT: I mentioned it in my next post, but I can't recommend an R9 280X on that PSU.

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3 minutes ago, hconverse02 said:

Get an rx 460 (4gb) look for one on sale you might have to wait a couple weeks. 

 
 

 

3 minutes ago, EminentSun said:

Pick up an r9 380 on ebay. They go for around $90-$100.

 

 

All these cards you guys are suggesting will require a PSU upgrade. And im sure your PSU is an offbrand considering you only have the wattage rating. A new, good quality 550 watt PSU will be at least 70 USD.

 

I would suggest saving up a few hundred and just buy a new build all together.

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2 minutes ago, Minibois said:

For 100 USD you're not gonna get a worthwhile CPU upgrade.You need at least 160-ish USD to get that hyperthreading Pentium, a decent motherboard and RAM. As for second, there is not much more compelling stuff out there.

As for GPU upgrade, for 100 USD new you're not getting anything useful. Go second hand and get a 280X and experience a bit of bottlenecking, but overall better FPS

yea i guess its not much maybe i can bo bit higher like maybe 160dolars u.s

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Get either 

  • An RX 460
  • Or a GTX 950

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1 minute ago, thomas gameris said:

yea i guess its not much maybe i can bo bit higher like maybe 160dolars u.s

Get a GTX 1050 and a better PSU....

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3 minutes ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

 

 

All these cards you guys are suggesting will require a PSU upgrade. And im sure your PSU is an offbrand considering you only have the wattage rating. A new, good quality 550 watt PSU will be at least 70 USD.

 

I would suggest saving up a few hundred and just buy a new build all together.

yea its some kinda crono psu  

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2 minutes ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

 

 

All these cards you guys are suggesting will require a PSU upgrade. And im sure your PSU is an offbrand considering you only have the wattage rating. A new, good quality 550 watt PSU will be at least 70 USD.

 

I would suggest saving up a few hundred and just buy a new build all together.

I would assume either upgrade would require a PSU upgrade.

 

What do you plan on playing? I'd almost recommend a 750Ti and a PSU. You said Czech, so I'm not sure on pricing, but theres an electronics store near me where you can get a 750Ti and a 500watt Thermaltake for about 100+ish bucks. The budget doesn't leave much flexibility.

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1 minute ago, thomas gameris said:

yea i guess its not much maybe i can bo bit higher like maybe 160dolars u.s

 

I suggest

 

GPU: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-RX-460P2SFG5-Radeon-DisplayPort-PCI-Express/dp/B01JGQU8WI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485356665&sr=8-2&keywords=rx+460

 

CPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0106RDI3W/ref=twister_B01LXKQ07C

 

If you have Amazon prime, it will be 180 USD. Not that bad, and you get a really good quality PSU that will last you many years. You can get a cheaper Seasonic one if you like.

 

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1 minute ago, thomas gameris said:

cant get  gtx 950 no shop in czk carry it any more they drop them soon after 10 series released and a rx 460 needs better psu

A GTX 1050 maybe?

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1 minute ago, thomas gameris said:

yea i guess its not much maybe i can bo bit higher like maybe 160dolars u.s

Oh forgot to mention, don't get an R9 280X with that PSU.

That CPU motherboard combo I mentioned isn't gonna get you a great gaming experience though. I think this is a case where an entirely new PC would be better,  because any upgrade is just a very temporary upgrade.

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1 minute ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I suggest

 

GPU: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-RX-460P2SFG5-Radeon-DisplayPort-PCI-Express/dp/B01JGQU8WI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485356665&sr=8-2&keywords=rx+460

 

CPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0106RDI3W/ref=twister_B01LXKQ07C

 

If you have Amazon prime, it will be 180 USD. Not that bad, and you get a really good quality PSU that will last you many years. You can get a cheaper Seasonic one if you like.

 

This isn't a CPU xD

And btw, a GTX 1050 and a slightly worse PSU would be much better IMO...

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2 minutes ago, Minibois said:

Oh forgot to mention, don't get an R9 280X with that PSU.

That CPU motherboard combo I mentioned isn't gonna get you a great gaming experience though. I think this is a case where an entirely new PC would be better,  because any upgrade is just a very temporary upgrade.

sure they are overpriced for that of new rx 460

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1 minute ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I would say the extra $20 over budget is worth while.

For $10 more the GTX 1050 is definitely worth it though, as it is quite a bit faster than the RX 460....

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