- Aug 14, 2014
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Approximate Purchase Date: optimally within the month
Budget Range: $300-$500 all inclusive
System Usage from Most to Least Important: photo post processing (e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Windows Photo Gallery,), watching video (VLC), web, light gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, MB, case, maybe also a new HD
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: n/a
Location: Detroit, MI, USA
Parts Preferences: I went with AMD because of concerns (some months ago) regarding forward compatibility of Intel CPUs/MBs
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm retaining my PSU (OCZ700MXSP - 700W) and am not concerned about a video card upgrade for either 2D image manipulation or the extremely light gaming I'm doing so will retain my GPU (GTS450). Additionally, I have two SATA hard drives for plenty of storage (1.7TB or thereabouts), but I am open to adding in an SSD for my OS and Program Files directory. Additionally I have all the peripherals I need (mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc).
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I've had my case for a dozen years, and have rerouted the power button twice due to case breakage, none of my case fans work. I'm running on an Athlon 64 X2 3600+ OCed to maybe 5200 (it's been ages / a friend did it / I have no real idea). I need to upgrade that processor, and with that comes a mobo, and with that an upgrade from 4GB DDR2 RAM to some DDR3 RAM. Photoshop and Lightroom have been slugging along as I'm manipulating single images, but I've noticed real pains with Windows Photo Gallery as I try to quickly jump between photos (.CR2 raw files). I'm finally taking up the task of organizing everything since I got my DSLR in '07 and need a system that can more smoothly load and edit my files.
Here's what I came up with. I'd really appreciate whatever input you might have. Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-HT2-28PK-R1 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($127.24 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Rosewill Line Glow ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $459.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 11:27 EDT-0400
Budget Range: $300-$500 all inclusive
System Usage from Most to Least Important: photo post processing (e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Windows Photo Gallery,), watching video (VLC), web, light gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, MB, case, maybe also a new HD
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: n/a
Location: Detroit, MI, USA
Parts Preferences: I went with AMD because of concerns (some months ago) regarding forward compatibility of Intel CPUs/MBs
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm retaining my PSU (OCZ700MXSP - 700W) and am not concerned about a video card upgrade for either 2D image manipulation or the extremely light gaming I'm doing so will retain my GPU (GTS450). Additionally, I have two SATA hard drives for plenty of storage (1.7TB or thereabouts), but I am open to adding in an SSD for my OS and Program Files directory. Additionally I have all the peripherals I need (mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc).
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I've had my case for a dozen years, and have rerouted the power button twice due to case breakage, none of my case fans work. I'm running on an Athlon 64 X2 3600+ OCed to maybe 5200 (it's been ages / a friend did it / I have no real idea). I need to upgrade that processor, and with that comes a mobo, and with that an upgrade from 4GB DDR2 RAM to some DDR3 RAM. Photoshop and Lightroom have been slugging along as I'm manipulating single images, but I've noticed real pains with Windows Photo Gallery as I try to quickly jump between photos (.CR2 raw files). I'm finally taking up the task of organizing everything since I got my DSLR in '07 and need a system that can more smoothly load and edit my files.
Here's what I came up with. I'd really appreciate whatever input you might have. Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-HT2-28PK-R1 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($127.24 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Rosewill Line Glow ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $459.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 11:27 EDT-0400
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