Looking to upgrade PC - Please help

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

Hey guys, I've got a decent PC, can run most games at decent FPS. (Obviously not as good as some of your PC's)
I would love to upgrade my PC so I can really get the full experience of new games and future games to come.

System Information Report

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
System Type: 64 bit
Central Processor: AMD FX(tm)-6350 Six-Core Processor x6
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-MLX V2 (Don't ask... Cant even find it on the internet it's that bad..)
Power: Corsair 750W
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 1TB HDD and 500GB HDD (Ordered Samsung 2.5-Inch 250 GB 850 EVO SSD)
Monitor: Two BenQ 60hz 21-inch monitors (Ordered Asus VG248QE 24-inch 144hz)
Case: GALAXY 3 BLACK PC CASE (Need to upgrade if possible, but not sure what one's fit)

FPS I currently get:
BF3: 70Fps+ On Ultra
BF4: 50Fps+ On Ultra
CSGO: 120 - 400 On max
Witcher 3: 50Fps on medium
GTA 5: 30 - 70FPS on high

I would love a PC that would get good and playable FPS on the new games that have been released such as Fallout 4 and future games to come!

I have a budget of roughly £500 - What would be my best bet to upgrade, also I'd love a new case, I currently have a old, broken case, any ideas of what cases may fit?

Notes: My processor is fine.. I don't see why I should spent double the money on an i7 when I beleive AMD is fine. If you wish to give feedback about the processor feel free to! I'd love feedback ASAP

Mac070 · Dec 11, 2015

But a r9 290 from New egg for $220. It's a great gpu. Also buy a new motherboard. That's all really

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

TechNeeeQ :

980 sounds great, may you suggest why and i7 and also what i7 and what mobo? Cheers

barto · Dec 11, 2015

I wouldn't upgrade the GPU to the top of the line. A 6350 will most likely bottleneck anything higher than a 770/380.

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

TechNeeeQ :

Thomas812 :

Yes the 980 is a terrific choice.... Why an i7? You will get a better performance especially for games....

You could go for the i7 4790 and if you plan to overclock, the i7 4740 k would be amazing!

Why get an i7 ?
* The microprocessor is 70% faster in single-threaded programs. Most games are single threaded
*Multi-threaded performance of the processor is better. It still does better in games that are multi- threaded...
*The Core i7-4790 performs 32% faster when running memory-intensive tasks.
*Graphics performance of the Intel Core i7-4790 is higher.
*The microprocessor features AVX2 instructions, that were introduced in the recent past. These extensions are not widely supported by applications yet, but their support should improve in future programs.
*Besides 4 CPU cores, the Core i7-4790 processor has integrated HD 4600 GPU. This graphics unit can be used for casual gaming and 3D apps.
*Power consumption of the Core i7-4790 CPU is lower.

I will see about the i7.. How much FPS are we assuming?
For example if I were to get the 980 and stay with the AMD, what FPS on lets say BF4 would I get compared to the i7? If you don't know don't worry about it..
If I am going to stick with the AMD, is it worth saving up for a 980ti?

barto · Dec 11, 2015

TechNeeeQ :

Careful. There's really not a game on the market that requires more than an i5. The graphics performance of a CPU is irrelevant when paired with a discrete GPU. For gaming, i5 is pretty much the best option unless Hyperthreading is needed.

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

barto :

TechNeeeQ :

Careful. There's really not a game on the market that requires more than an i5. The graphics performance of a CPU is irrelevant when paired with a discrete GPU. For gaming, i5 is pretty much the best option unless Hyperthreading is needed.

I see. The only reason I don't want to get rid of the AMD is that I recently just brought it, I also got a new CPU fan to cool it down ETC.. So if I were to go for an intel then I'd have to get a new motherboard (That I already plan) plus I'd be wasting the money I used on the AMD and the fan.

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

TechNeeeQ :

Thomas812 :

I cannot say definitively , but should you get the i7 processor and the GTX 980, you should be getting a significantly better performance...
I would not recommend upgrade and stay with that processor as it will bottleneck the graphics card... That AMD FX(tm)-6350 runs great with the 660 Ti but will not with the 980 WHICH is of a newer architecture and more powerful....

The 980 TI would be brilliant, but no way with the AMD FX(tm)-6350 ... You will get a better performance with the i7 and the 980 than with the AMD FX(tm)-6350 and the 980Ti

Alright, thanks for the help, I will probably get the i7. You sure I should get the 4790? Or should I get the 4790k or higher?
What about the mobo and case? How will I know it'll fit?

barto · Dec 11, 2015

For gaming, overclocking has very little affect if any. Outside of gaming overclocking is nice.

Thomas812 · Dec 11, 2015

TechNeeeQ :

Thomas812 :

TechNeeeQ :

Alright, thanks for the help, I will probably get the i7. You sure I should get the 4790? Or should I get the 4790k or higher?
What about the mobo and case? How will I know it'll fit?

The none overclocked version is very good for your purpose... The overclock edition would though give you a big push if you are into running multi threaded programs such as video and photo editing software, graphic designing etc..

Thanks for all your help! Best solution by far! thanks

I will probably get the i7 4790k as it's only £20 more

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