Looking to upgrade current build

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

Hello I am looking to upgrade my current build to be able to run some next gen games such as the witcher 3, ark: survival evolved, etc... This is my current build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9CGwQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9CGwQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.74 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M/U3S3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card ($155.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung LS24A650SS/ZA 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($179.00 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse
Total: $998.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-14 16:09 EDT-0400

mudpuppet · Aug 14, 2015

In no particular order, I would look at:
New RAM: 1600 and a CAS 9 or lower
New GPU: 970 works just fine or AMDs R9 290x

The GPU will be the most noticeable change for you. Without doing the math you MIGHT want to look into a new PSU.

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

mudpuppet :

Where do I find CAS on the ram? It doesn't say for the one I have, and why 1600? Will it make that much of a difference over the 1333? Do you recommend the 970 over the 290x? I figured I will have to upgrade the psu sooner or later. I was dumb when I first made this build and didn't get a higher watt, which I wish I would've done.

If I do most of the recommendations you advised, everything else should be good?

I also assume that this will be a good psu? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

middlemarkal · Aug 14, 2015

you already have the mobo ? if not change it to a z97 generation

utgotye · Aug 14, 2015

I'd upgrade GPU and obviously power supply.

Don't touch the Corsair power supplies unless you have deep pockets. Stick with EVGA, Antec, Seasonic, XFX.

970 vs 290X/390X, get whatever is the cheapest.

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

middlemarkal :

Yes I do, I'm not looking to spend that much on a new mobo if don't need to.

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

utgotye :

I found a 600w bronze certified for 44 after MIR. Is that not a good deal? What would you suggest? I am probably leaning towards the 970 within the next couple of weeks once I get a nice paycheck lol. Is there a case you would recommend as well? Mine is terrible because there is no cable management.

utgotye · Aug 14, 2015

What size you looking for and what is your take on temps vs noise?

You have a link to that PSU?

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

utgotye :

Mid sized, I found a corsair carbide 200r which seems decent for 50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018&ignorebbr=1. This is the psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028. I also found a EVGA refurbished 600w for 40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438023 ends up being about the same after shipping though.

utgotye · Aug 14, 2015

I prefer to be the first person to break something, but that's me.

*Again, stay away from Corsair PSUs unless you are getting a premium model.*

If you don't care about modularity:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

Or if you do:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

That second one is a great deal but really overkill for your system. That said, better to have too much and not need it. The first is a solid unit. I picked one up and replaced the CX600 in my dad's system. I'll keep it around as a short term backup or throw it in a lower power system where it won't be taxes and hopefully less likely to blow up.

For cases, specifically mid-towers, I'd be looking Corsair and Fractal Design. Between those two you should find something you like at a pretty decent price, though, admittedly, higher than you might be able to find from someone else. Remember that you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a decent case on the cheaper end, look at Cooler Master, they have several options in that range.

kench33 · Aug 14, 2015

utgotye :

I prefer to be the first person to break something, but that's me.

*Again, stay away from Corsair PSUs unless you are getting a premium model.*

If you don't care about modularity:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

Or if you do:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

That second one is a great deal but really overkill for your system. That said, better to have too much and not need it. The first is a solid unit. I picked one up and replaced the CX600 in my dad's system. I'll keep it around as a short term backup or throw it in a lower power system where it won't be taxes and hopefully less likely to blow up.

For cases, specifically mid-towers, I'd be looking Corsair and Fractal Design. Between those two you should find something you like at a pretty decent price, though, admittedly, higher than you might be able to find from someone else. Remember that you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a decent case on the cheaper end, look at Cooler Master, they have several options in that range.

Thanks for the advice, I will check those psus out, and I will look for a case made by one of those manufacturers.

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