Upgrade. What do you think?

Grimmeh · Mar 4, 2014

My current Specs on my PC are:
CPU + GPU: A4-3420 with built in GPU 6410D
RAM: 6GB
PSU:300W
Mobo: AAHD2-HY(Holly2)
HDD: 1TB

My Future Specs that I will be upgrading with(I have some of the parts)
CPU + GPU: A10-6800k with Built-In 8670D(Not Owned Yet)
GPU: GTX 660 MSI OC(Owned)
RAM: 8GB Patriot Viper Xtreme(1 Stick and not owned yet)
PSU: EVGA 500W 80 Plus(Owned)
Mobo: Asus A55BM-E(Not Owned Yet)

Brantyn Gerik · Mar 4, 2014

if you are getting a discrete gpu, there is absolutely no reason to get an apu, and therefore get a dedicated cpu instead, otherwise everything else is fine

woltej1 · Mar 4, 2014

If you are buying a new cpu and mobo combo, I would recommend a fx series cpu and a am3+ mobo as it is the better gaming combo with a discrete card.

Also there is a performance difference between running a single RAM stick or 2 of the same capacity in dual channel. So I'd recommend getting a 2x4gb sticks. i know right now there are patriot 3 4gb 1600mHz sticks for $30 bucks a pop that if you buy 2 of them is pretty much the cheapest way to get dual channel 8gb RAM.

Grimmeh · Mar 4, 2014

woltej1 :

So what combo should I get?

Brantyn Gerik · Mar 4, 2014

well what is your remaining budget for cpu and motherboard? an am3+ mobo and say a fx6300 would be a good combo

woltej1 · Mar 4, 2014

I would aim for a fx 6300 minimum, about $115, or ideally a 8320, about $150. If you don't plan to SLI or xfire, then a 970 chipset will get the job done.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/llFO here's the best case scenario about, don't worry about the little warning thing, it isn't a problem.

Grimmeh · Mar 4, 2014

Brantyn Gerik :

I also need 2 sticks that each have 4GB of RAM. My current mobo and cpu is the AAHD2-Hy(Holly2) andA4-3420

woltej1 · Mar 4, 2014

get 2 of these bad boys and you're set.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/patriot-memory-pv34g160c0rd

Grimmeh · Mar 4, 2014

woltej1 :

Thanks and what mobo would you recommend me if I get a FX 6300?

woltej1 · Mar 5, 2014

same one

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