Build or Upgrade

[NoobCracker]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fast-HP-Desktop-PC-Computer-Intel-Dual-Core-8GB-2TB-HDD-WIFI-Windows-7-Pro-Tower-/291997670792?hash=item43fc6add88:g:SwAAAOSwjDZYdnnO#viTabs_0

 

 

Would it be better to upgrade this one? rather then building because i only got $300 budget for now

[Streetguru]

3 minutes ago, NoobCracker said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fast-HP-Desktop-PC-Computer-Intel-Dual-Core-8GB-2TB-HDD-WIFI-Windows-7-Pro-Tower-/291997670792?hash=item43fc6add88:g:SwAAAOSwjDZYdnnO#viTabs_0

 

 

Would it be better to upgrade this one? rather then building because i only got $300 budget for now

Don't waste your money, AM4 APUs will be launching soon if you're looking at making an entry level gaming PC

[NoobCracker]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

Don't waste your money, AM4 APUs will be launching soon if you're looking at making an entry level gaming PC

Only trying to build one for CSGO Good or bad?

[Mello]

If you already have it, how much wattage does the psu have?

[Mello]

If you already have it, how much wattage does the psu have?

[NoobCracker]

1 minute ago, Mello said:

If you already have it, how much wattage does the psu have?

I don't have it yet but thinking up getting and upgrading cpu

[Streetguru]

9 minutes ago, NoobCracker said:

Only trying to build one for CSGO Good or bad?

You could maybe do that with current gen APU stuff

 

but it's an infinitely better idea just to wait for AM4

looking at intel's iGPU latest you get a ton of fps drops at 1080p low settings

It's not worth wasting your money on that system, the main issue is going to be the power supply powering a decent GPU, and the possibly locked down proprietary connectors on the motherboard

It's socket LGA775 even
http://ark.intel.com/products/40478/Intel-Pentium-Processor-E5400-2M-Cache-2_70-GHz-800-MHz-FSB

[NoobCracker]

4 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

You could maybe do that with current gen APU stuff

 

but it's an infinitely better idea just to wait for AM4

looking at intel's iGPU latest you get a ton of fps drops at 1080p low settings

 

Seems decents any ideas? on a pc i should buy and upgrade

[Streetguru]

10 minutes ago, NoobCracker said:

Seems decents any ideas? on a pc i should buy and upgrade

It's not decent at all if you're going to have to live without a GPU, you're best off waiting for AM4 APU stuff like I said, comes out in like a month

You'd only want an OEM system like that if you can inspect everything on it and see how the PSU connects to the motherboard
 

Otherwise maybe AM1, the CPU is nothing special at all, it should be super cheaper if you have a micro center Jayz got it bundled with the motherboard, but it would do fine at CS:GO, just live without a case, use the shipping box as the case

Make sure to buy this XFX 460 that comes with a 6 pin connector

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150780
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PPzM6X
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PPzM6X/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($53.47 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($44.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.74 @ B&H)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $312.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-02 00:20 EST-0500

CS:GO is ran in this video with an 380, a faster GPU

 

[Mello]

I just tried CS:GO with my i5-6600K (Intel HD 530) 1080p High settings no AA

Played at 60-75. it's pretty good.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

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CS:GO is ran in this video with an 380, a faster GPU

 

Maybe an athlon, CS GO is quite CPU heavy. Also get a Seasonic 350w or something as it costs cheaper too. Maybe a cheap HDD instead

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, Mello said:

I just tried CS:GO with my i5-6600K (Intel HD 530) 1080p High settings no AA

Played at 60-75. it's pretty good.

What's your RAM speed

 

could go the intel iGPU route, but it's not really going to run much of anything, at least the AM1 + RX 460 system can run most games above 30fps anyways
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rTPssJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rTPssJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($75.00 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.74 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $293.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-02 00:29 EST-0500

[Mello]

7 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

What's your RAM speed

2400 MHz

7 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

could go the intel iGPU route, but it's not really going to run much of anything, at least the AM1 + RX 460 system can run most games above 30fps anyways

I was just sharing info.