upgrade advice for new build

lakeyb85 · Jul 6, 2016

hey guys, so got this set up finally. nice and cheap
amd K15
8gb ram
MSI-7721 MOBO
integrated amd R7 graphics card

Im think of adding another 8gb ram but what else could it do with just to boost its performance.
im playing H1Z1 on medium settings and its just running steady but slightly laggy.

What sort of stand alone graphics card would suit it? i dont want super expensive just 1 that does the job nicely

chizrah · Jul 8, 2016

How much have you got to spend and what power supply do you have?

lakeyb85 · Jul 8, 2016

not sure on the supply. Not a massive budget i just want it to make youtube videos and record game play but it struggles when recording. guessing its the GPU as its built in and not too powerful?

chizrah · Jul 8, 2016

Yes most likely. But not a massive budget isn't very useful, specifics would be appreciated

lakeyb85 · Jul 8, 2016

around 100-150?

Speccy is showing

AMD k15
steamroller 28nm tech

8gb ram
MSI a68hm-e33 v2 (ms-7721) mobo

1024 ATI AMD Radeon r7 graphics (MSI)

What upgrade or maybe even a mobo/cpu upgrade? would you recommend?
if needs be i can put a bit more towards it but having jsut bought this unit i dont want to go overboard. im not looking to play everything on ultra specs, just playable and recordable at same time

chizrah · Jul 8, 2016

Here's the best you'll get: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814487091&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566

You can get it for $150 if you use a mail in rebate. Also, because it's nvidia, you can use Shadowplay to record and you won't drop any frames.

lakeyb85 · Jul 8, 2016

sweet, is there any lower spec cards for cheaper? i dont mind paying that but want some elft over for a new gaming mouse

cheers

chizrah · Jul 8, 2016

You might be able to get a 950

lakeyb85 · Jul 9, 2016

yeah looks decent. so what would be the minimum card that would able me to be able to run games like csgo AND stream at the same time? my r7 is really laggy on the recording and the game play gets stuttery

chizrah · Jul 9, 2016

950 I'd say. Shadowplay lets you stream and record without dropping any frames.

lakeyb85 · Jul 9, 2016

swet. im using AMD RPTR its pretty good. im guessing shadow play is the same? im not dropping many frames, if i do i just lower settings.

chizrah · Jul 9, 2016

I imagine it works very similarly.

lakeyb85 · Jul 11, 2016

appreciate the help man. just ordered a 750ti got it for £77 with free delivery in the uk

chizrah · Jul 11, 2016

Fair enough. You can save the rest towards a new CPU. Glad to help

lakeyb85 · Jul 11, 2016

yea its just finding a decent CPU now. i have no clue when it comes to compatibilty

chizrah · Jul 11, 2016

If you are editing/streaming, you could benefit massively from an i7. You could save up for a 4770 or 4790.

lakeyb85 · Jul 11, 2016

will that fit my mobo? what sort of price? i have a zoostorm case. i persume any Micro board will fit it?

chizrah · Jul 11, 2016

You will have to buy a new mobo, yes. I'd recommend looking at the specifications to find the form factor. Also keep in mind that it's just something to potentially look into.

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