Another Upgrade suggestion?

Grimmeh · Apr 19, 2014

Alright So recently I got my GTX 660 working on my system and I want upgrade suggestions for the future of gaming. My system is an HP P6-2376.
System Specs:
CPU: A4-3420
GPU: GTX 660 MSI OC
RAM: 6GB
MOBO: AAHD2-hy(Holly2)
PSU: EVGA 500w 80 Plus Certified

Any upgrade suggestions for the future of gaming? Let me know!
I currently have $127 to spend.
But also my dad will probably spend $50 or lower maybe.

RazerZ · Apr 19, 2014

A CPU and mobo upgrade would only be the logical choice. That A4 is really holding back your 660.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $154.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 15:24 EDT-0400)

Grimmeh · Apr 19, 2014

RazerZ :

Thank you so much.
But also is a new computer case necessary?

nikoli707 · Apr 19, 2014

what RazerZ recommended would be your best bet in your price range no doubt. they make faster processors that "should" work with your existing motherboard, but may require a bios update. You have a dual core A4 but they make quad core A8's and A10's that are in the $95 to $140 range that are very decent. however... the fx6300 is a much faster processor and would pair up very well with your gtx660 and you would have a solid system.

everything else is solid, your power supply is fine, and 6gb is plenty, though you could upgrade it to 8gb but its not really necessary. if the gtx660 is fitting in your case right now, then you wont need a new case for the new cpu/mobo.

Grimmeh · Apr 19, 2014

nikoli707 :

what RazerZ recommended would be your best bet in your price range no doubt. they make faster processors that "should" work with your existing motherboard, but may require a bios update. You have a dual core A4 but they make quad core A8's and A10's that are in the $95 to $140 range that are very decent. however... the fx6300 is a much faster processor and would pair up very well with your gtx660 and you would have a solid system.

everything else is solid, your power supply is fine, and 6gb is plenty, though you could upgrade it to 8gb but its not really necessary. if the gtx660 is fitting in your case right now, then you wont need a new case for the new cpu/mobo.

Alright thanks! Could my current RAM be compatible with the mobo?

nikoli707 · Apr 19, 2014

yes your ram is definitely compatible.

Grimmeh · Apr 19, 2014

nikoli707 :

Alright, thank you so much!

Search

Another Upgrade suggestion?

Grimmeh

Honorable

RazerZ

RazerZ

Judicious

Grimmeh

Honorable

nikoli707

Splendid

Grimmeh

Honorable

nikoli707

Splendid

Grimmeh

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page