help I need a budget cpu/mobo and ram

maustin243 · Mar 7, 2015

Hi guys!

Recently my mobo died (took to geek squad and confirmed doa, rip).

So, I need a new cpu, mobo and ram to fit my current parts. I would greatly appreciate some advice on getting these three components to provide the most bang for my buck.

I will be cannibalizing my hd/ 650 watt psu/ disc drive/ and gpu which is a hand me down gtx 480 (that is so loud it shakes my desk lol).

All I use the computer for is running wow and watching movies and streams/poker simultaneously on a second monitor.

So, I dont really need anything to beastly. I'd just like idk good settings at maybe 50 fps or better.

I'd like to do this as CHEAP as possible lol

Thanks guys!

sammy sung · Mar 7, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $224.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-07 23:34 EST-0500

I'd go with the unlocked pentium as it still performs well in most games, aside from those it won't even start up due to lack of threads per requirement. Try a Z97 as opposed to an H81 so that you'll have a clear upgrade path to get either a 4690K or 4790K down the line. Get a single 4GB 1866mhz dimm to remain budgeted for now, and plan to get an identical one later on to have 8GB total 2x4GB 1866

maustin243 · Mar 8, 2015

Thanks so much for the responses!

I think the i5 and ram are great for me. Is it worth it to spend extra money on a better mobo?

Also, I'd like to upgrade my gpu in the near future after i get this situation squared away what card would be good for me?
Last but not least I'd also like to use a ssd. Is the evo 850 still recommended?

Thanks again

Mark the1 · Mar 8, 2015

Yes, it will really worth if you spend some more money for motherboard. Get a good H97 chipset motherboard. It can handle all the graphics card as H97 chipset motherboard is recommend for non overclocking built. If you get a newer or good motherboard then it will really worth. Tell your budget for motherboard now. Reducing the money of that CPU and RAM.
And yes still the EVO 8xx series is really recommend. They are best.
Mark

maustin243 · Mar 8, 2015

Well I'd say the budget would be about $330 plus or minus a little for the three parts I need. Ill probably add another $200ish to upgrade my gtx 480. Thanks

maustin243 · Mar 8, 2015

I'd like it to be upgradable as well. Oh I also need a new case too.

maustin243 · Mar 10, 2015

Thank you, Mark.

Mark the1 · Mar 10, 2015

No worries

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