Hello,
I am looking into building a computer system for the first time or using parts from my current computer to save money (case, hard drive, etc.). We currently only have the one computer at home and wife/kids all use this one, I wouldn't mind building a completely different one so that I could have my "own" gaming rig but that also adds allot more expense. I would like to stay under $800 to $1000 if possible.
I'm also open to the option of buying some components now if they will fit my current tower to bring it up to snuff and as I purchase all the parts I need over a 3 month time window to eventually build a completely new computer, putting the old parts back together in my current computer and letting the family use it for web surfing, etc.
So these are the 3 options i'm looking at taking. Any advice on what is best?
Does anyone have any suggested build kits? I realize this costs more as I need an operating system, monitor, etc., and have to buy them all upfront at once.
Upgrading the power supply and gpu (even if it bottlenecks with my processor) and use that until I have purchased all the other components I need for a completely new system.
Or would I get allot more bang for my dollar using what parts I can from my older computer and letting the entire family use it?
I'm currently playing these games, Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, Civilization V, League of Legends and would like to be able to pick up some of the current games in the next year or so and run on decent settings (high if possible).
My current system specs (This is an IBuyPower unit 567D3, newegg #N82E16883227314)
Phenom II x 4 925 2.8GHz
Powercolor HD 5570 (not in good shape, fan has stopped working and replacement no longer runs)
Logysis 330w (480w total) power supply (very cheap unit and has to go)
4MB ram 2x2 setup
AM3 ASUS motherboard, not sure on part number
NZXT Gamma gaming tower
Windows 7
I am looking into building a computer system for the first time or using parts from my current computer to save money (case, hard drive, etc.). We currently only have the one computer at home and wife/kids all use this one, I wouldn't mind building a completely different one so that I could have my "own" gaming rig but that also adds allot more expense. I would like to stay under $800 to $1000 if possible.
I'm also open to the option of buying some components now if they will fit my current tower to bring it up to snuff and as I purchase all the parts I need over a 3 month time window to eventually build a completely new computer, putting the old parts back together in my current computer and letting the family use it for web surfing, etc.
So these are the 3 options i'm looking at taking. Any advice on what is best?
Does anyone have any suggested build kits? I realize this costs more as I need an operating system, monitor, etc., and have to buy them all upfront at once.
Upgrading the power supply and gpu (even if it bottlenecks with my processor) and use that until I have purchased all the other components I need for a completely new system.
Or would I get allot more bang for my dollar using what parts I can from my older computer and letting the entire family use it?
I'm currently playing these games, Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, Civilization V, League of Legends and would like to be able to pick up some of the current games in the next year or so and run on decent settings (high if possible).
My current system specs (This is an IBuyPower unit 567D3, newegg #N82E16883227314)
Phenom II x 4 925 2.8GHz
Powercolor HD 5570 (not in good shape, fan has stopped working and replacement no longer runs)
Logysis 330w (480w total) power supply (very cheap unit and has to go)
4MB ram 2x2 setup
AM3 ASUS motherboard, not sure on part number
NZXT Gamma gaming tower
Windows 7
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