CPU and motherboard change

Mahesh9384 · Jun 13, 2014

Hi
I have a
Intel G630 dual core 2.7GZ processor
foxconn H61MXT1/F2/-s/-v board
asus nvidia gtx 550 ti
4gb crosair 1333mhz ram
lowend atx cabinet
450 watt psu(not the good one)

I play games a lot don't mind playing them at medium to low end settings
I wanna play watchdogs and the processor wont do me any good.
I want to buy a new processor and motherboard(USB 3 supported)
I want to change the processor and motherboard and want suggestions....I am thinking about amd...but don't know about the compatability with my graphics card.....Plz help me

Ubrales · Jun 13, 2014

If you plan on a new motherboard and CPU, you will also need a new Windows license. My suggestion is to leave things alone and look into building a computer that serves your needs.

ingtar33 · Jun 13, 2014

Ubrales :

only if he has an OEM version of windows.

Mahesh9384 :

there is no issue with compatibility with AMD and your gpu...

ok, i see a couple of upgrade options open to you... i also see several things with your system.
-your gpu will hold you back as much as your cpu will, in a high end game. So it might be time to look for a better gpu as well...

here are your options as i see it

1) Replace the cpu
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($210.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $210.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 08:57 EDT-0400

2) Go AMD
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $197.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 08:59 EDT-0400

3) Stick with Intel
CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi H81S2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $194.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 09:03 EDT-0400

4) Spend Money on Intel
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $342.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 09:05 EDT-0400

Hovering above all of this is the spector that your gpu and psu might not be good enough... so you can tack on a min of $150 if you move up to the gtx 750ti... though you can get r9-270s for that much these days, you'll need a new psu... in which case you'll probably be paying almost $200-$230 to go that rout...

last but not least, you'll probably want 8gb of ram... which will cost you another $70

Mahesh9384 · Jun 13, 2014

ingtar33 :

Ubrales :

only if he has an OEM version of windows.

Mahesh9384 :

there is no issue with compatibility with AMD and your gpu...

ok, i see a couple of upgrade options open to you... i also see several things with your system.
-your gpu will hold you back as much as your cpu will, in a high end game. So it might be time to look for a better gpu as well...

here are your options as i see it

1) Replace the cpu
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($210.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $210.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 08:57 EDT-0400

2) Go AMD
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $197.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 08:59 EDT-0400

3) Stick with Intel
CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi H81S2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $194.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 09:03 EDT-0400

4) Spend Money on Intel
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $342.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 09:05 EDT-0400

Hovering above all of this is the spector that your gpu and psu might not be good enough... so you can tack on a min of $150 if you move up to the gtx 750ti... though you can get r9-270s for that much these days, you'll need a new psu... in which case you'll probably be paying almost $200-$230 to go that rout...

last but not least, you'll probably want 8gb of ram... which will cost you another $70

Thanx a lot....Should I go for AMD FX-6300 or Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core. I dont have the budget for i5.........and yes I m planning to get gtx750 ti but not nw......

ingtar33 · Jun 14, 2014

Well... the easy answer is this...

If you never plan to overclock get the i3

If you plan to overclock, a fx6300 with a solid overclock (4.6ghz+) will game about as good as an i5 in many situations. It will still be slower in single threaded games then the i3, but in truly multi-threaded titles, you might even have a better experience then someone with an i3

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