- Jan 3, 2015
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So for weeks now I've been scouring the Internet, learning a lot about CPUs and Mobos, and only leaving with more questions.
I'm trying desperately to find a CPU and motherboard that fit my budget and purpose. The budget is roughly 250+/- and my purpose is meager, I'd say my goal is low end gaming rig but it's not even all that.
Currently running:
Stock Asus mobo (will find model if needed) micro ATX
Intel e5400 2.7(?) ghz core 2 duo
400 watt psu (would prefer to keep it that way, only for the sake of budget)
1TB HDD
7gb ram (stock came with 6 friend gave me one more)
Radeon HD 7790 1gb
lol if it has not become clear yet, I do not use my computer for work or intensive gaming. This build actually works well enough but it is starting to get a little rough. I actually just bought the gpu and am enjoying it a lot so not looking to change that, purely looking to update the CPU and naturally the mobo.
For a bit more insight the only games we use are skyrim, gta 4, war thunder, and occasionally bad company 2 and I'm more concerned with smooth game play than visual aspects. I actually considered going full amd with an fx8350 or fx6300 simply for the sake of budget but I prefer whatever boasts longevity over pure power. Also that 250 budget is relatively inflexible.
Y'all are awesome and have been a great resource for years, never needed to ask. Ideas?
I'm trying desperately to find a CPU and motherboard that fit my budget and purpose. The budget is roughly 250+/- and my purpose is meager, I'd say my goal is low end gaming rig but it's not even all that.
Currently running:
Stock Asus mobo (will find model if needed) micro ATX
Intel e5400 2.7(?) ghz core 2 duo
400 watt psu (would prefer to keep it that way, only for the sake of budget)
1TB HDD
7gb ram (stock came with 6 friend gave me one more)
Radeon HD 7790 1gb
lol if it has not become clear yet, I do not use my computer for work or intensive gaming. This build actually works well enough but it is starting to get a little rough. I actually just bought the gpu and am enjoying it a lot so not looking to change that, purely looking to update the CPU and naturally the mobo.
For a bit more insight the only games we use are skyrim, gta 4, war thunder, and occasionally bad company 2 and I'm more concerned with smooth game play than visual aspects. I actually considered going full amd with an fx8350 or fx6300 simply for the sake of budget but I prefer whatever boasts longevity over pure power. Also that 250 budget is relatively inflexible.
Y'all are awesome and have been a great resource for years, never needed to ask. Ideas?
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