Hello all! About two years ago I built a semi-budget freindly computer that needed to only be able to run image editing programs and be able to do basic programming for work. Beyond that it was built to be able to play games from time to time, but it wasn't built to be a top of the line PC. It was basically my backup work PC and was used only as needed since I had a much more powerful laptop provided by my work that could do everything I needed it to do. The PC used to work great, but even though it is only two years old it is showing its age with some news programs/games.
On top of that, I hate using my laptop and since I work from home more often than not I'd love to have a much more capable PC. I've also been getting into gaming more, so I figured that I may as well dump some money into this desktop and make it what it should be.
The only problem with updating this PC is that really I know software and not hardware. I was able to piece together what the computer is currently, but I'm sure had I asked for help I could have come up with a much better one for the price.
And while I do want to upgrade, I also don't have a ton of money to spend on it (about $400) and I do want parts that will hold up for a while.
Currently my setup is the following:
2x Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
AMD Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103887
Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220557
ASRock 970 EXTREME4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157262
RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036
SAPPHIRE 100338L Radeon HD 6770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102941
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
I also MIGHT have an additional 4GB ram that I can add to this (not 100% sure on that one) and I do have a 128GB SSD that I was planning on adding.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next week or two, no later than June 15th
Budget Range: $400 Before Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Image/video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Whatever possible to improve performance
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, but don't mind using others
Location: Indianapolis, US
Parts Preferences: Doesn't matter
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently dual monitor @ 1600x900. Not the best and will upgrade eventually, but not for a while
Additional Comments: Would like it to be able to run Adobe CS6 (and similiar products) and new games well. Beyond that, I am not at all picky.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: The system is a bit dated, and doesn't run as well as I'd like it to.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
On top of that, I hate using my laptop and since I work from home more often than not I'd love to have a much more capable PC. I've also been getting into gaming more, so I figured that I may as well dump some money into this desktop and make it what it should be.
The only problem with updating this PC is that really I know software and not hardware. I was able to piece together what the computer is currently, but I'm sure had I asked for help I could have come up with a much better one for the price.
And while I do want to upgrade, I also don't have a ton of money to spend on it (about $400) and I do want parts that will hold up for a while.
Currently my setup is the following:
2x Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
AMD Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103887
Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220557
ASRock 970 EXTREME4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157262
RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036
SAPPHIRE 100338L Radeon HD 6770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102941
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
I also MIGHT have an additional 4GB ram that I can add to this (not 100% sure on that one) and I do have a 128GB SSD that I was planning on adding.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next week or two, no later than June 15th
Budget Range: $400 Before Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Image/video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Whatever possible to improve performance
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, but don't mind using others
Location: Indianapolis, US
Parts Preferences: Doesn't matter
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently dual monitor @ 1600x900. Not the best and will upgrade eventually, but not for a while
Additional Comments: Would like it to be able to run Adobe CS6 (and similiar products) and new games well. Beyond that, I am not at all picky.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: The system is a bit dated, and doesn't run as well as I'd like it to.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
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