Thoughts on upgrade?

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Hey!

I am planning an upgrade on my build. Right now, the below are my specs..

Current Specs:
Mobo: ASUS M5A88-M AM3+
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 964 Deneb Black Edition
HDD: 1TB Seagate ST31000528AS
RAM: 8GB G.Skill Sniper Series
GPU: 1GB MSI HD Radeon 7770 GHz Edition
PSU: Corsair CX80 500W Builders Series
Aftermarket CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212

I plan on upgrading the motherboard, graphics card, and processor. This is what I've come up with the help of some people from this website, but I'm unsure what to go with on the motherboard for the processor I chose.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18659285

I don't plan on purchasing the water cooler any time soon, but I have it there for when I'm ready. The graphics card will be my last purchase but before the water cooler. I'm currently looking at only buying the motherboard and CPU as soon as possible.

What're your thoughts and what do you think I could change (if anything)? Also, can someone recommend me a proper case to fit the motherboard?

Thanks!

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

what is your budget? also do you need the os? and does it have to be purchased from newegg?

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

Already have the OS. Also, we already chatted on my other thread. I have no specific budget, but I don't want to be spending $200 on a motherboard. I just need a good one for the 990FX series CPU's you picked out for me and a proper case.

esco_sid · Mar 23, 2014

In my opinion if you have no brand loyalty since you are spending 500+ id just go the intel route get 4670k it would be a much faster CPU and just ditch the expensive water cooler for $30 one to make up the difference

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

here is this

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 01:24 EDT-0400)

kept all on newegg, this mobo will suit you good it has 8+2 powerphase and proper vrm cooling for a 8core vishera up to a 8350 down the road
its also only 90 dollars it is the most reliable sub 100 dollar board, and the problem with running high tdp chips isnt the chipset like 990fx as you suggest. even some 990fx motherboards are without vrm cooling and poor power phase 4+1 like msi boards. so it isnt the chipsets per say.

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

here is this

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eLfL/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 01:24 EDT-0400)

kept all on newegg, this mobo will suit you good it has 8+2 powerphase and proper vrm cooling for a 8core vishera up to a 8350 down the road
its also only 90 dollars it is the most reliable sub 100 dollar board, and the problem with running high tdp chips isnt the chipset like 990fx as you suggest. even some 990fx motherboards are without vrm cooling and poor power phase 4+1 like msi boards. so it isnt the chipsets per say.

Thanks for this. Would it be possible you find me a motherboard in the $120-$150 price range? Also, I'm only in need of a motherboard, CPU, and GPU.

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

for the price range this is the best
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxkiller

8+2 phasing proper vrm cooling and a few gaming extras like killer network
the graphic cards depends on how much you want to spend
150-200 750ti
200-250 270x
250-300 760
320-350 770

and why are you going with a deneb?

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

I currently own the Deneb. The "Current Specs" is what my build is right now and I want to upgrade those 3 components. I updated my wishlist in the OP and I'm stumped which to go with. What do you think with the parts I have right now?

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

do you plan on overclocking?
do you have to buy from newegg?
in your current build the 750ti would go well with the deneb you already have

and what is your total budget for the 3 parts

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

Nope, I'm not familiar with overclocking atm.
Nope, as long as it's a reputable place in the US that accepts PayPal.
Well, I feel like the Deneb is kinda out of date.. The Vishera has caught my eye.

If you want to check my wishlist in the OP, I have added the other mobo you suggested. Out of those 3, what do you think?

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

the motherboard i suggested either one will support a 8 core vishera.
the 750 ti is good but a 760 would be better if you can afford it
the 6 core vishera is good but of course the 8 core 8320/8350 would be better.
if your not overclocking you dont need a water cooler just get a hyper 212 evo

this would be a good upgrade

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $589.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 03:40 EDT-0400)

also if your not overclocking have you thought about going with intel? if your budget for all 3 is around 500 you could get a good intel build for beter gaming performance.

what you have in your wish list is good though
6300, fatality, 750ti
it would leave option for a 8 core vishera up to a 8350 and any graphics card you would want to pair with it

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

the motherboard i suggested either one will support a 8 core vishera.
the 750 ti is good but a 760 would be better if you can afford it
the 6 core vishera is good but of course the 8 core 8320/8350 would be better.
if your not overclocking you dont need a water cooler just get a hyper 212 evo

this would be a good upgrade

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOlw/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $589.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 03:40 EDT-0400)

also if your not overclocking have you thought about going with intel? if your budget for all 3 is around 500 you could get a good intel build for beter gaming performance.

what you have in your wish list is good though
6300, fatality, 750ti
it would leave option for a 8 core vishera up to a 8350 and any graphics card you would want to pair with it

Yeah I was thinking about moving to Intel. Not sure what I should go with?

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

what is your budget for the cpu,mobo,graphics card?
do you think you will want to overclock down the road?

TDUBS · Mar 23, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

$400-$500?

Yeah, possibly. But I don't want that to affect the components you choose.

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 23, 2014

INTEL
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
without overclocking + sli

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOJE
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOJE/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOJE/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($167.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $452.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 04:07 EDT-0400)

with overclocking + sli

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOLz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOLz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOLz/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $489.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 04:08 EDT-0400)

AMD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

cheap route
will support 8 core vishera

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Xaii
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Xaii/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Xaii/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $349.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 04:13 EDT-0400)

with 8 core vishera + better board (sli)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOVc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOVc/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eOVc/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($167.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $482.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-23 04:18 EDT-0400)

personally i would go with the intel 4670k better per core and single thread performance in gaming
when i say sli i do not mean with the 750 ti, you will need a 760 or higher to sli. intended for future upgrade paths

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