New PC parts (MB, CPU, Memory)

Flash-xD · Aug 18, 2014

Hi Guys,
I'm from Brazil and will be traveling to Orlando on September; therefore I'll like to use the opportunity to upgrade my PC.

My currently setup is:
Motherboard: ASUS P5K SE
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad - Q6600 2.4 GHz
Heat Sink: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
Memory: 3 GB 800 MHz
Graphics: Sapphire HD 7850
Hard Drive: Samsung SSD 120 + 1 TB
Power: 450w Seventeam st-450p-cg (I guess it is Brazilian brand but is holding with no issues at the moment)
Case: Cooler Master CM690

Currently I'm happy with the HD 7850 so I was thinking about updating the CPU, Mobo, RAM.

I was looking at the Intel 4590 CPU, so I'd like suggestions of Mobo and RAM to use with it.
Also not sure it I should look into the 4670 / 4690 Processors, if anyone can help with that as well it would be nice =)

More info below:

Approximate Purchase Date: Early September 2014
Budget Range: I'd say 300-500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies and a little of video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, mobo, RAM
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg, BestBuy, local Orlando stores.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Orlando, FL
Parts Preferences: Definitely an Intel CPU no preferences from mobo/ram
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200

Thanks very much!

rdizz81 · Aug 19, 2014

If you are going to Orlando. if you can make it to Miami Tiger direct has a nice store there cheap and loads of parts.

Flash-xD · Aug 19, 2014

Good tip rdizz81, thanks.

Flash-xD · Aug 20, 2014

Hi folks, does anyone can assit?

Thanks

numanator · Aug 20, 2014

This is one option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $351.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-20 20:35 EDT-0400

Basically any H97 ATX Mobo is good. I prefer Asus mobos but they tend to be more expensive.

Another option would be this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $410.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-20 20:36 EDT-0400

The Xeon E3 1231v3 has hyperthreading (8 threads vs i5s 4 threads) and a larger cache (8mb vs 6mb on the i5) but it does not have an integrated GPU and is locked (no OC). If you go the Xeon route make sure you get either the E3 1230v3 or the E31231v3, the 1220-1226v3 do not have the additional threads so they are more similar to the i5s rather than the i7s.

For the RAM on either one, you are looking for 1.5v RAM at 1600mhz CL9 (2x4 gb preferred to run in dual channel)

Flash-xD · Aug 26, 2014

numanator :

This is one option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $351.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-20 20:35 EDT-0400

Basically any H97 ATX Mobo is good. I prefer Asus mobos but they tend to be more expensive.

Another option would be this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $410.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-20 20:36 EDT-0400

The Xeon E3 1231v3 has hyperthreading (8 threads vs i5s 4 threads) and a larger cache (8mb vs 6mb on the i5) but it does not have an integrated GPU and is locked (no OC). If you go the Xeon route make sure you get either the E3 1230v3 or the E31231v3, the 1220-1226v3 do not have the additional threads so they are more similar to the i5s rather than the i7s.

For the RAM on either one, you are looking for 1.5v RAM at 1600mhz CL9 (2x4 gb preferred to run in dual channel)

Thanks for the suggestions numanator, I didnt know about the Xeon processors and after your suggestions that looks the right way to go.

Now I was also thinking about a new PSU as well, any suggestions?

numanator · Aug 26, 2014

These are some good options for PSUs:

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($97.98 @ Newegg)

You could also get the XFX 550w and be fine power wise even if you upgrade the GPU in the future.

Flash-xD · Aug 26, 2014

Thanks very much numanator, you have been really helpful

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