Advice on Updating my build

blue369 · Mar 11, 2014

Updating my build and using the extra parts for my 9yr nephew build.

CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H
HDD: (2) SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1tb and Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB
SSD: Crucial M4 64gb
Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:MSI N570GTX Twin Frozr III PE/OC GeForce GTX 570
Case:NZXT Phantom 410 Series
Power Supply:CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850
Optical Drive:Sony BD-5300S-0B

His build
cpu:
cpu cooler:
motherboard:Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P
HDD: I have 3 Which one should i give him
SSD: Intel 320 Series 80gb
Ram:
Video Card:
Case: If possible a Micro-ATX Mini Tower if not a mid
Power Supply:
Optical Drive:Sony BD-5300S-0B (Im gettin a new one)

Budget around 800 but would save if i have to.Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

pixelhungry · Mar 11, 2014

What do you plan on doing with each build?

If going with gaming on both and it was me updating things this is what i would do.

First build: (i am assuming you want the first one to be a better build since its an i7)
Update the graphics card with a gtx 660 ($220) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130826
-Everything else seems okay i think.

Second build:
-Intel core i3-3240 ($120)
-1x8gb ram ( $90) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233309
-500w power supply.($60) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
You will have to go with an ATX case unless you want to get a whole new motherboard. (example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153) ($50)
That comes up to $540 out of $800. You can save the rest of it or if you want to spend it i would suggest putting it into a video card for the second build.

Example card: gtx 750 ti ($160) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025

The gtx 660 is slightly better than the 750 ti, but you could always buy two 750ti's and save a bit more money. Actually if you want to save money i would go that way. Another option would be to put more money in the graphics card for the first one and buy a GTX 760 or GTX 770.

Sorry if the post is confusing. Let me know if you need any more help.

blue369 · Mar 11, 2014

Gaming and photoshop on the first one and for the second one mostly for school.
Im getting a mid tower instead.

Simsreaper · Mar 11, 2014

If he is 9, and the computer is mostly for school, get your nephew an Intel Core i3-3225. It is compatible with his current mobo, and has Intel HD 4000 graphics built in. I know that integrated graphics aren't as good as totally separate cards, but your nephew is 9, and you can tell him that its the bomb, and he will believe you and be thrilled. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a great and cheap cpu cooler to go with the cpu. Add a hard drive of your choice, (personally I would keep the Samsungs, add give your nephew the WD, just to have the same drives)

So for your nephew,
PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $410.93

That will get your nephew off to a great start. And with the 650W PSU, you could always give him a graphics card for a present at another time, if he starts to game on his computer. But lots of kids now game on consoles, so don't get him a card right now. Actually, if you follow my next advice, you could give him the 570 currently in your system.

As for yourself, pick up a GTX 770. You could go with a 760, but you are doing something very nice for your nephew, so treat yourself for the little bit extra.

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)

There you have it. Total cost less than $750, a new system for your nephew, and a nice little update for yourself!
Kudos to you for helping out family as well. Great to see this!
Cheers, and good luck whichever way you go.

blue369 · Mar 16, 2014

Simsreaper :

If he is 9, and the computer is mostly for school, get your nephew an Intel Core i3-3225. It is compatible with his current mobo, and has Intel HD 4000 graphics built in. I know that integrated graphics aren't as good as totally separate cards, but your nephew is 9, and you can tell him that its the bomb, and he will believe you and be thrilled. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a great and cheap cpu cooler to go with the cpu. Add a hard drive of your choice, (personally I would keep the Samsungs, add give your nephew the WD, just to have the same drives)

So for your nephew,
PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $410.93

That will get your nephew off to a great start. And with the 650W PSU, you could always give him a graphics card for a present at another time, if he starts to game on his computer. But lots of kids now game on consoles, so don't get him a card right now. Actually, if you follow my next advice, you could give him the 570 currently in your system.

As for yourself, pick up a GTX 770. You could go with a 760, but you are doing something very nice for your nephew, so treat yourself for the little bit extra.

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)

There you have it. Total cost less than $750, a new system for your nephew, and a nice little update for yourself!
Kudos to you for helping out family as well. Great to see this!
Cheers, and good luck whichever way you go.

Thank you for the help.
A friend hook me up with a new i5-2500K for 180
I am going to get gtx 770 card for my self
Im thinking of giving him my 8gb of memory and getting 16gb.

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