Need help upgrading my motherboard and CPU

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

I am going to upgrade my 5 year old AMD 780G chipset mobo to something newer. It appears that Intel mobos/CPUs provide more processing power per dollar. I have done mobo upgrades in the past but always AMD to AMD. But, I am not impressed with the direction their going, and would rather invest in Intel or FM2+. The AM3+ mobos don't have on board graphics, and I am not going to buy a 760, and downgrade from a ATI Radeon HD 3200 to HD 3000. I do very little overclocking, and don't need anything fancy with all the bells and whistles. Just something basic. I play mostly the Sims 3 and 4, download music/movies, browse the web, and watch HD video. And have a $350 budget. I will be reusing my hard drive, and 6GB DDR3 memory from my old HP desktop. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

shadows1234 · Mar 8, 2015

get a intel i3 4150 for 122$
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-4150-Processor-Cache-BX80646I34150/dp/B00J2LIF2S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425833336&sr=8-2&keywords=i3

and a h81 motherboard 55$ http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-MicroATX-Motherboard-H81M-E33/dp/B00F42W70A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425833317&sr=8-1&keywords=h81+motherboard

and a 750 ti 140$ http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425833406&sr=8-1&keywords=750ti

reuse you old parts hdd ram case psu they should be compatable and you will have a better experance than with a amd keeping it under 350$ for a total of 317 dollers

reedo_43 · Mar 8, 2015

Excellent advice!

kapitalistas · Mar 8, 2015

I am going to upgrade my 5 year old AMD 780G chipset mobo to something newer. It appears that Intel mobos/CPUs provide more processing power per dollar. I have done mobo upgrades in the past but always AMD to AMD. But, I am not impressed with the direction their going, and would rather invest in Intel or FM2+. The AM3+ mobos don't have on board graphics, and I am not going to buy a 760, and downgrade from a ATI Radeon HD 3200 to HD 3000. I do very little overclocking, and don't need anything fancy with all the bells and whistles. Just something basic. I play mostly the Sims 3 and 4, download music/movies, browse the web, and watch HD video. And have a $350 budget. I will be reusing my hard drive, and 6GB DDR3 memory from my old HP desktop. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

you wanna make sure made your mind what you gonna buy and research on thous parts,good luck.

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

shadows1234 :

I am going to need a case as well, mine cannot be reused, as it is too old not in good shape. I was thinking about getting a bare bones kit, such as...http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149186

or...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9639350&CatId=333

Same motherboard as the first, Intel Pentium G3440 CPU.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9161146&CatId=333

reedo_43 · Mar 8, 2015

Just a warning, a psu that come with a case is usually of poor quality.

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

reedo_43 :

I'm thinking about buying this combo,
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9161146&CatId=333
It's $350.18 total (includes tax and shipping)

reedo_43 · Mar 8, 2015

That psu doesn't appear to have any pcie power connectors for a good graphics card. What will you be using?

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

reedo_43 :

I am going to be using the on-board graphics, until I can afford a descent card. Preferably a Radeon R7 260x/250x.

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

reedo_43 :

Should I go ahead and buy the kit, or are there better options for a $350 budget??

shadows1234 · Mar 8, 2015

what i suggested was alot better and why would you spend money on things you already have
ram,Hdd you get a better things from what i suggested

Guest · Mar 8, 2015

shadows1234 :

Great suggestion, but I also need a case. So, I was thinking...........this combo....http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149274, plus the card, a 750 ti

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425833406&sr=8-1&keywords=750ti

shadows1234 · Mar 9, 2015

That combo is heck of alot better and the 750ti is optional at this point since it will be over budget

The one i suggested gets beaten by a i5 but graphics wise both cpus are about the same i would suggest the 750 ti to have a enjoyable experance in the gaming section and this card can stream HD video very smootly i suggest you get both if budget allows it.

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

I know this question has been answered, but isn't an i5 a quad core? I am just thinking that upgrading to an AMD FX-6300 six core would be better. I just need some help deciding what would be the best performance wise, since I don't like the 760g chipset, I would rather go for a 970. Unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Basically, all I am going to need is a case, motherboard, CPU, DVD drive, and power supply....like in this combo I was going to order, but is out of stock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2011018

shadows1234 · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

I know this question has been answered, but isn't an i5 a quad core? I am just thinking that upgrading to an AMD FX-6300 six core would be better. I just need some help deciding what would be the best performance wise, since I don't like the 760g chipset, I would rather go for a 970. Unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Basically, all I am going to need is a case, motherboard, CPU, DVD drive, and power supply....like in this combo I was going to order, but is out of stock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2011018

even if you did get that you still need a gpu get the 750 ti still if you can
and the i5 beats that cpu but the fx should do well for what you are doing also you need a new os and HDD if you don't have one

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

even if you did get that you still need a gpu get the 750 ti still if you can
and the i5 beats that cpu but the fx should do well for what you are doing also you need a new os and HDD if you don't have one

I have a hard drive I can reuse, and I have a retail copy of Windows 7, but I need to do something soon, because my computer has been running really slow, even after upping the memory to 8gb and doing routine maintenance on it. The whole machine itself is struggling to keep up and is not meeting my needs anymore.

shadows1234 · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

I have a hard drive I can reuse, and I have a retail copy of Windows 7, but I need to do something soon, because my computer has been running really slow, even after upping the memory to 8gb and doing routine maintenance on it. The whole machine itself is struggling to keep up and is not meeting my needs anymore.

get the i3 is you want speed the integrated graphics should last you enough to get a gpu later on for a im gonna make a list for in a few minutes

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

get the i3 is you want speed the integrated graphics should last you enough to get a gpu later on for a im gonna make a list for in a few minutes

Ok, great. But, what about FM2+? They also have interigated graphics, and if I get a Radeon HD 6670, or 6570, I will have dual graphics. That should be enough until I can afford a good card.

A10 – 78x0 APUs - AMD Radeon™ R7 AMD Radeon™ R7 250

A10 – 6xx0 Series AMD Radeon™ HD 8670D AMD Radeon™ HD 6570, HD 6670

A10 – 7700K

A8 – 7600- AMD Radeon™ R7 AMD Radeon™ R7 240

A8 – 6x00 Series AMD Radeon™ HD 8570D AMD Radeon™ HD 6570, HD 6670
A6 – 6x00 Series AMD Radeon™ 8470D AMD Radeon™ HD 6450

http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/dual-graphics#desktop

shadows1234 · Mar 11, 2015

a bit over budget but is the best this is no rebates at all the complete price with shippings and without rebates
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mKzrhM

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.88 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $388.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 13:34 EDT-0400

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

That's a nice setup, but I switched the case to this: http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=sr_1_16?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426097975&sr=1-16&keywords=micro+atx+case

shadows1234 · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

That's a nice setup, but I switched the case to this: http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=sr_1_16?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426097975&sr=1-16&keywords=micro+atx+case

i actually have this case myself it is pretty nice for it's price but be careful putting in the disk drive as dorcing it could break the clips good luck with the build

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

Thanks, I really like the blue LED lights, it also looks like a good budget case to build with. And, I also switched out the i3-4150 for a Intel Pentium Processor G3258, and everything totals up to $343.34, so it's with my budget. I can always upgrade later. It does outperform the processor I have now, a whimpy phenom quad core 9150e.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3258-vs-AMD-Phenom-X4-9150e

shadows1234 · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

Thanks, I really like the blue LED lights, it also looks like a good budget case to build with. And, I also switched out the i3-4150 for a Intel Pentium Processor G3258, and everything totals up to $343.34, so it's with my budget. I can always upgrade later. It does outperform the processor I have now, a whimpy phenom quad core 9150e.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3258-vs-AMD-Phenom-X4-9150e

oh man you needed that upgrade bad, but this should suit you well for playing sims and web browsing everything should be smooth, good luck with your build too

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

Thanks, I really like the blue LED lights, it also looks like a good budget case to build with. And, I also switched out the i3-4150 for a Intel Pentium Processor G3258, and everything totals up to $343.34, so it's with my budget. I can always upgrade later. It does outperform the processor I have now, a whimpy phenom quad core 9150e.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3258-vs-AMD-Phenom-X4-9150e

oh man you needed that upgrade bad, but this should suit you well for playing sims and web browsing everything should be smooth, good luck with your build too

Guest · Mar 11, 2015

shadows1234 :

Thanks, I really like the blue LED lights, it also looks like a good budget case to build with. And, I also switched out the i3-4150 for a Intel Pentium Processor G3258, and everything totals up to $343.34, so it's with my budget. I can always upgrade later. It does outperform the processor I have now, a whimpy phenom quad core 9150e.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3258-vs-AMD-Phenom-X4-9150e

oh man you needed that upgrade bad, but this should suit you well for playing sims and web browsing everything should be smooth, good luck with your build too

I just bought everything from Amazon, and will let you know how it works out. =)

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