I'm currently using a quad core AMD PC I built around 2009 or 2010, so I figured it's time to upgrade to an i5 or i7. I'd like to reuse some parts if possible, like the RAM and maybe video card. I do a lot of programming, some video/graphic work (encoding, photoshop, premier) and some gaming (mostly just Diablo 3 these days). Nothing too intense. I don't think I'll be overclocking, but it would be nice to have the option.
Approximate Purchase Date: January 2015.
Budget Range: $600 or below.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Programming, Video/Photo editing, surfing internet, gaming.
Are you buying a monitor: No.
Parts to Upgrade: Definitely CPU, mobo and case. Maybe RAM, GPU and PSU if necessary.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon.
Location: California, USA.
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, maybe Lian-Li/Cooler Master case.
Overclocking: Maybe.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Additional Comments: I'd like it to be quiet, no loud fans, dust resistant if possible.
Why Are You Upgrading: It's been about 5 years since I first started this PC, and it's time for an upgrade.
(I will post my current machine in the next post, I think it's being marked as spam)
My case is kind of falling apart (missing drive trays in the front, rattling fans) and collects way too much dust, so I want to upgrade that. Does anybody know of a case with good quality material (aluminum?) that is maybe less prone to collecting dust and isn't too heavy?
Is there newer RAM I should use? If my DDR3 1600 is still adequate, I can always buy another pair for 8GB total. How about my 5770 1GB GDDR5 video card? I think my current PSU and monitor should suffice, but I want to make sure. And I think I'm set on hard drives. I use a NAS for media.
It seems like I might be able to fit an I7-4790k CPU and Z97 mobo within my budget. Would that be overkill? I'd like to future proof those two parts as much as I can.
Approximate Purchase Date: January 2015.
Budget Range: $600 or below.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Programming, Video/Photo editing, surfing internet, gaming.
Are you buying a monitor: No.
Parts to Upgrade: Definitely CPU, mobo and case. Maybe RAM, GPU and PSU if necessary.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon.
Location: California, USA.
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, maybe Lian-Li/Cooler Master case.
Overclocking: Maybe.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Additional Comments: I'd like it to be quiet, no loud fans, dust resistant if possible.
Why Are You Upgrading: It's been about 5 years since I first started this PC, and it's time for an upgrade.
(I will post my current machine in the next post, I think it's being marked as spam)
My case is kind of falling apart (missing drive trays in the front, rattling fans) and collects way too much dust, so I want to upgrade that. Does anybody know of a case with good quality material (aluminum?) that is maybe less prone to collecting dust and isn't too heavy?
Is there newer RAM I should use? If my DDR3 1600 is still adequate, I can always buy another pair for 8GB total. How about my 5770 1GB GDDR5 video card? I think my current PSU and monitor should suffice, but I want to make sure. And I think I'm set on hard drives. I use a NAS for media.
It seems like I might be able to fit an I7-4790k CPU and Z97 mobo within my budget. Would that be overkill? I'd like to future proof those two parts as much as I can.
. I myself have the i5 4690k and I never bothered with a cpu cooler the stock one is fine for me and after hours on bf4 it never gets above 48 degrees C. But if you're room is a bit warm a hyper 212 is a really good option as it goes for nothing these days and is a tried and true cpu cooler 
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