Hello my current rig is:
CPU: Intel Pentium G860 @ 3GHz
GPU: HD7770 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz(Only running at 1333MHz)
Mobo: ASUS P8H61 LX3 R2.0
HDD: OS drive: 500gb seagate, 2nd WD Blue 320gb
PSU:500W OCZ CoreXstream
Now I have a number of upgrade ideas and I can raise the budget a little if needed as I will sell all the parts I replace most likely.
I'm quite sure that I want to upgrade to an i5 but i'm not sure on which generation and what model, I wont be overclocking. I am also thinking about upgrading my mobo as it is a very cheap mobo I have currently although I have built many PCs with it I feel its time a pay a bit extra for one but not sure which to get due to different sockets for certain generations of i5s
I'm also sure i want to upgrade the GPU but i'll only go with AMD GPUs (just personal preference) unless someone can show me better value for money with nVidea.
I would like an ssd either 64gb or over because id like store atleast a few games on it for loading times.
RAM and PSU I believe should be fine but if there is need for improvement i'll do it
I also want to ask, if i upgrade all this stuff like the CPU and GPU will i need to re install windows or programs? Obviously I know id re install it with an ssd but will I need to if I upgrade other things?
Thank you for reading and thank you to anyone who replies.
CPU: Intel Pentium G860 @ 3GHz
GPU: HD7770 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz(Only running at 1333MHz)
Mobo: ASUS P8H61 LX3 R2.0
HDD: OS drive: 500gb seagate, 2nd WD Blue 320gb
PSU:500W OCZ CoreXstream
Now I have a number of upgrade ideas and I can raise the budget a little if needed as I will sell all the parts I replace most likely.
I'm quite sure that I want to upgrade to an i5 but i'm not sure on which generation and what model, I wont be overclocking. I am also thinking about upgrading my mobo as it is a very cheap mobo I have currently although I have built many PCs with it I feel its time a pay a bit extra for one but not sure which to get due to different sockets for certain generations of i5s
I'm also sure i want to upgrade the GPU but i'll only go with AMD GPUs (just personal preference) unless someone can show me better value for money with nVidea.
I would like an ssd either 64gb or over because id like store atleast a few games on it for loading times.
RAM and PSU I believe should be fine but if there is need for improvement i'll do it
I also want to ask, if i upgrade all this stuff like the CPU and GPU will i need to re install windows or programs? Obviously I know id re install it with an ssd but will I need to if I upgrade other things?
Thank you for reading and thank you to anyone who replies.