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Hello, i have a question is it worth upgrading this:
CPU: i3-2100
GPU: GTS 450
Mothrboard: AsRock H61M-VS
RAM: 4gb

To this:

CPU: AMD APU A10-5800k
GPU: r9 280 3gb
MOBO ASRock FM2A58M-HD+
RAM: 8gb
PSU: *this is for gpu* Corsair Fx 600w

OR just wait til my birthday sell my pc get some money after birthday and buy a nice gaming laptop (it doesnt need to be strong i only whant to play minecraft and black ops 2) suggest what laptop but dont do more than 850$
 
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It is a nice upgrade, though a better CPU would be to the x4 860k instead of the A10. You don't need the integrated graphics of the APU's since you plan on getting a dedicated GPU. Also a 500 watts PSU would be fine.

For $850 budget on a laptop you might get an older model with 860m or maybe a new model with 950m or so. Unless you need the mobility of a laptop it is not worth it, a desktop will always outperform a laptop if the budget is the same.
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It is a nice upgrade, though a better CPU would be to the x4 860k instead of the A10. You don't need the integrated graphics of the APU's since you plan on getting a dedicated GPU. Also a 500 watts PSU would be fine.

For $850 budget on a laptop you might get an older model with 860m or maybe a new model with 950m or so. Unless you need the mobility of a laptop it is not worth it, a desktop will always outperform a laptop if the budget is the same.
 
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hmm but x4 860k is much cheaper is it really good?
EDIT: :D i understanded why its cheaper no intergrated gpu
 
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ok so i gonna write how many i have and how many those parts cost in my country (converting into dollers)

I have: 558.56$
Cpu: Athlon X4 860K (85.51$)
Gpu: VGA Pcie16 r9 280 3gb (243.59$)
PSU: (that gpu needs 600w) Corsair Cx 600w (82.35$)
RAM: Kingston 8gbx2 kit 1600Mhz (54.03$)
MOBO: ASRock FM2A58M-HD+ (49$)

Or can you suggest good but cheaper build?
 
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im buying from my country shop because in other country shop doesnt deliver items to my country or if delivers i need to pay about ~50$

Well u not going to understand my country language but u can try takeing a look: http://www.kilobaitas.lt/PCI-E_16x/Gigabyte/VGA_PCIE16_R9_280_3GB_GDDR5/GV/GV-R928WF3OC-3GD/CatalogStoreDetail.aspx?CatID=PL_433&ID=550593 (here a bit translation: Aprasymas - Description, Specifikacija - Specification)

EDIT: im right for psu there is written "System power supply requirement: 600W"
 
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The Athlon x4 860K is a good option, it will perform well. It is better than a pentium G3258 because of the quad core versus the pentium's dual core. Another option is to go with an Intel i3 with a H97 motherboard. It will perform better than a X4 860k, but will most likely cost a bit more. In any case both will perform well with the R9 280.

And again, the R9 280 needs a power supply that can feed it 25 amps on the 12 volt line. Usually a 500 watts PSU will be enough. Whichever you choose, buy a good PSU. On the site you linked I see they have Silverstone and Be Quiet! PSU's which are decent manufacturer's, for example these:
PSU be quiet! System Power 7 - 500W, 80PLUS Silver
be quiet! Power supply Pure Power L8 500W 80PLUS Bronze
Silverstone SFX 450W PSU (80 PLUS Bronz)
Or higher rated ones.
 
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ok so here is the list:
I have: 558.56$
Cpu: Athlon X4 860K (85.51$)
Gpu: VGA Pcie16 r9 280 3gb (243.59$)
PSU: System Power 7 - 500W, 80PLUS Silver
be quiet! (66.92$)
RAM: Kingston 8gbx2 kit 1600Mhz (54.03$)
MOBO: ASRock FM2A58M-HD+ (49$)

and i have left: 59.51$

and bootcher can you suggest a cpu better than this one but not that expensive like the same price
 
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i was talking about GPU do you know better gpu than my chosen that is not bigger price than 250$

 
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huh? i said not bigger price than 250$ that ones price is 275.79$ i whant to have some money left for Black Ops III preorder
 
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Ok guys look i have 450€-460€ so can you say good parts from kilobaitas.lt please im a bit nooby :??:. Just look for good combo you can use 460€ (40€ for BO3 preorder) do like this:


  • CPU:
    GPU:
    MOBO:
    RAM:
    PSU:
 
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bump, no one is responding ok than answear this question and thats it: do i really go to buy new cpu or my i3-2100 3.1ghz would be still good till about december 8? because than is my birthday and i gonna get money i think i gonna buy cpu after my birthday
 
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I would personally upgrade ram ,PSU & GPU mate.

The 2100 is still a decent CPU (I have an old 2120 here which I paired with a 280x & still performed decently)

In all honesty an amd 860k would be more of a side grade than anything on the actual performance front
 
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Okay guys I have all answers thank you.
This is the last list:
CPU: AND Atholl II x4 860K
GPU: Gigabyte r9 280 3gb
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8gb kit 1600mhz
PSU: system power 7 - 500w
MOBO: AsRock FM2A58M-HD+
--------Other--------
Game: Cod BO3 Preorder
Thermal Paste: (still thinking)
 
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