So this is an upgrade for a secondary system and as such I don't want it to cost a lot. It can either replace the whole system or just be a new system if the price is cheap enough.
OLD SYSTEM:
CPU: Athlon 2 x3 450
MOBO: (some cheap AM3 mobo, not and AM3+ sadly)
RAM: 4GB DDR2
PSU: A random 500w thermaltake PSU
GPU: 6670
The PC runs newish games decently well, just nothing newer than say skyrim and that is a shame for when friends come over for lan games (quite frequently)
So, here is what I was thinking, ideally I'd love to keep it under 200 to 300 total. Ebay for certain things are fine.
NEW SYSTEM:
CPU: i5 2400 (80 USD ebay)
MOBO: H61 board ($40 Newegg)
Ram: 8GB to start ($30 Newegg)
Thats really all I have picked out right now. I have an extra case it can go into, I could pick up a cheap PSU for $40 or something. What would you guys suggest for a GPU upgrade though? I know the gtx 750 TI or a 950 is the current budget GPU option but I only see those for 120 bucks. My current rig does need a GPU upgrade then I can just pass this GPU along but...
Any older GPUs on ebay/amazon/newegg that are worth buying? I know a 6950 can be found for maybe 50-70 bucks and ought to be decent enough for this build.
If you were in my situation what would you do? My current rig is in my signature.
OLD SYSTEM:
CPU: Athlon 2 x3 450
MOBO: (some cheap AM3 mobo, not and AM3+ sadly)
RAM: 4GB DDR2
PSU: A random 500w thermaltake PSU
GPU: 6670
The PC runs newish games decently well, just nothing newer than say skyrim and that is a shame for when friends come over for lan games (quite frequently)
So, here is what I was thinking, ideally I'd love to keep it under 200 to 300 total. Ebay for certain things are fine.
NEW SYSTEM:
CPU: i5 2400 (80 USD ebay)
MOBO: H61 board ($40 Newegg)
Ram: 8GB to start ($30 Newegg)
Thats really all I have picked out right now. I have an extra case it can go into, I could pick up a cheap PSU for $40 or something. What would you guys suggest for a GPU upgrade though? I know the gtx 750 TI or a 950 is the current budget GPU option but I only see those for 120 bucks. My current rig does need a GPU upgrade then I can just pass this GPU along but...
Any older GPUs on ebay/amazon/newegg that are worth buying? I know a 6950 can be found for maybe 50-70 bucks and ought to be decent enough for this build.
If you were in my situation what would you do? My current rig is in my signature.