Help with a computer upgrade

Cephot · Oct 25, 2016

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: as soon as I figure out what parts to buy

Budget Range: $500-$600

System Usage from Most to Least Important: using the internet/watching videos, development software, gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Mobo, RAM, SSD, possibly a graphics card if there's room in the budget. I have a thermaltake power supply, the model number is TT-450NL2NK.

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn't matter

Location: Canada

Parts Preferences: If possible I would like to use an i5-6600k, if that's not too good for the use of my computer.

Overclocking: Maybe, i'm not sure about it yet.

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1360 x 768

Additional Comments: No specific games yet, but if I decide to use it for gaming I will be playing games like Call of Duty. Some software I use is Visual Studio and IntelliJ.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I would like something quick and better, my computer now is a few years old and it's not made of the best parts and I would really like to replace them.

n0ns3ns3 · Oct 25, 2016

you have not listed what parts you already have.
i5-6600K + z170 MB + 16GB ram will be ~400USD

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

With Graphics card...

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fkBrcc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fkBrcc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($39.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 4GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($168.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $610.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 17:15 EDT-0400

With 6600k you have to ditch the graphics card for now and save money to buy it later...

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/M8tWr7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/M8tWr7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $613.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 17:19 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

v300 is a crap SSD.

Here's my improved version, the 6500 is also significantly better value, no point going 6600k unless you have the budget.
Also OP, listed specs would be nice.
Faster SSD, faster graphics card, slightly better RAM for a few bucks cheaper.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($39.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $603.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 18:05 EDT-0400

Cephot · Oct 25, 2016

My current pc specs are:

AMD FX-6100
8gb DDR3 669MHz
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P
2Gb AMD Radeon HD 6450
1TB Toshiba HDD

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Definitely in need of an upgrade!

See my build above.

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I use that ssd in my office pc and it works perfectly fine. So stop making random comments based on reviews.
Also rx480 is a current generation card with 4gb ram and better dx12 support than nvidia. It is definitely worth the price/performance it offers. GTX 950 is a older generation card and wont last as long as the rx460.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-RX-460-vs-GeForce-GTX-950
http://hwbench.com/vgas/radeon-rx-460-vs-geforce-gtx-950

All the hardwres listed in my build does its job perfectly well.

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Not trash talking it based on reviews, I've tested one hands on, the SP550 is faster at a lower price.
The v300 uses the dated Samsung Sandforce SF-2281 controller, don't bother.
The RX 460 has 4GB of VRAM, sure, but it won't even use 2.
It is a relatively entry level card as is the 950, VRAM doesn't affect it much given it will be running at 1080p anyway.
GPU Boss and hardware bench are quite possibly the two worst sites for comparing cards, results are 90% of the time very inaccurate.
Use user benchmarks instead.
The 950 performs about 15-20% faster on average and has better optimization.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950-vs-AMD-RX-460/3510vs3641

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

Yes and my testing says otherwise, and there was nothing wrong in that ssd.
The games coming out these days are becoming more and more demanding and in the next couple of yrs even 4gb wont be enough.
I would say, wait for a couple of weeks as the gtx 1050 and 1050ti are about to launch, and you they will be better than a last gen. 950.

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

It is just poor value.
Games becoming demanding does not necessarily = more VRAM usage.
That means for the most part that just means you'll need more graphics power to drive said games.
The 1050 will indeed be a better choice, I agree, wait for that OP.

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

Perfectly fine according to me. In that kind of budget you cannot expect the performance of a EVO.

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Just saying, the SP550 performs better and actually costs less, that's my whole reasoning.

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

It might cost less in Canada, but it costs more in the US. Also if you see the ratings, it has lesser rating than the kingston. And most of these ratings comes from US where it costs more. Even if I take the current rating, it has 242 votes against a mere 31. Why would so many people go for it if it is as you say "crap"???

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Irrelevant topic, keep on track with OP's post.
PM me if you want to keep discussing, just getting petty at this point.

Hellfire13 · Oct 25, 2016

When you dont like a component it becomes crap. When you dont have enough justification it becomes irrelevant.
Seriously mate, you need to PM me if you have a problem. I never went into this discussion in the first place.

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

As I said, PM me, i'm fine to continue discussing, by no means out of justification, it's just that this topic is currently for a computer upgrade, not for SSD debates. I'll PM you some comparisons.

Hellfire13 · Oct 26, 2016

Sure.

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