Upgrading computer with old components .

Harley_9 · Jan 30, 2017

Hi i'm looking to upgrade my PC components, Specifically my CPU and motherboard as mine are fairly old although they work decently well still these are my specs right now are
i7-920
p6t asus motherboard
gtx 660 OC
8gb ram
750w PSU

I mainly use my PC for Photoshop and gaming, ( not really high end gaming)
my budget is around £250 help is greatly appreciate also if possible i would like to stick to Intel so an i5 would be good.

jp95 · Jan 30, 2017

Hi if your mobo is good for overclocking you could get the intel xeon x5660 6 core 12 thread cpu and overclock it to around 3.5 ghz. should be a good performance increase for only 50 pounds.

Confirm compatibility with mobo but it should work.

Or you could look for the cheapest core i5 3570k mobo cpu combo and overclock that.

lakimens · Jan 30, 2017

7th gen, you'll need RAM. Oveclocking motherboards are expensive in UK and you can't get it for 250.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£188.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£70.50 @ More Computers)
Total: £259.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-30 22:56 GMT+0000

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4th gen, without buying RAM. Again, can't get an overclocker for 250.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£177.92 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI B85M Eco Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£57.62 @ BT Shop)
Total: £235.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-30 23:01 GMT+0000

Harley_9 · Jan 30, 2017

These suggestions look good. I'm not really that bothered about overclocking anyhow. if i were to go up to. £300 lets say. what more would I get and would it be worth it ?

lakimens · Jan 30, 2017

7th gen, non-oveclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£188.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£67.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£39.55 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £296.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-31 00:28 GMT+0000

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Ovreclocking with 4th gen, no new RAM needed.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£224.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£84.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £309.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-31 00:30 GMT+0000

Harley_9 · Jan 30, 2017

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£177.92 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI B85M Eco Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£57.62 @ BT Shop)
Total: £235.54
For me, this seems like a good option as it gives me abit of room to possibly upgrade other things within my budget, would there be a motherboard i could get that's ATX instead of micro ? Also do you feel this would be a good upgrade comparing to what I have right now. I really appreciate your help.

lakimens · Jan 30, 2017

Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£67.68 @ Amazon UK)
i5-4690 is 50% faster than i7-920.

Harley_9 · Feb 1, 2017

I really appreciate your help. Sorry for changing my mind but if to say I would change my budget to £300 would I be able to get a newer I5, ddr4 ram and a mobo for roughly that much ? Something like
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Core-Skylake-Processor-i5-6500/dp/B010T6CWI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485983889&sr=1-1&keywords=i5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT8G4DFS8213-Single-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B00MMLUZ2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485983921&sr=1-1&keywords=8gb%2Bddr4&th=1
And a motherboard perhaps ?

lakimens · Feb 1, 2017

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£188.00 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£64.79 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory (£50.63 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £303.42

If you still want ATX board, they cost £80+.

Harley_9 · Feb 1, 2017

I guess if I go with the better CPU and More ram i won't need want to spend extra on an ATX, it's not really needed anyways. In your opinion do you think it is worth it going with that new CPU and RAM for the extra bit of money. i'm assuming it will be alot more future proof and faster ?
Also that Ram isn't in stock for sometime. would https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT8G4DFS8213-Single-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B00MMLUZ2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485983921&sr=1-1&keywords=8gb%2Bddr4&th=1 suffice ?

lakimens · Feb 1, 2017

Heh, here's all the RAM the motherboard was tested with.
Surprisingly, that one isn't there. Doesn't mean it's not gonna work, it's a risk though.

Harley_9 · Feb 1, 2017

I see. Probably not worth the £52 risk i guess. would you be able to find a ram which is maybe a tiny bit more expensive yet compatible if possible. I appreciate your help.

lakimens · Feb 1, 2017

This one is, if you don't like it, you can check if it's supported by copying the model number, going on the memory support page I just linked, pressing CTRL + F and pasting the model number, if it exists, it's tested for it.
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£58.32 @ Aria PC)

Harley_9 · Feb 2, 2017

So looking at around and stuff.
CPU - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/xwhj4D/intel-cpu-bx80662i56500
MOBO - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/86rcCJ/asus-motherboard-h110plus
RAM - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/kkL7YJ/kingston-memory-hx421c14fbk28

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/HM7Mf7

this is the build i'm most likely going to go with then.
Also the went with the 6500 instead of 7500 because i don't really trust the seller on amazon with the 7500. I only normally purchase stuff that is actually fulfilled by amazon themselves. Also the motherboard I managed to find an ATX motherboard for a good price. what are your thoughts.

lakimens · Feb 2, 2017

Why do you need an ATX motherboard with the H110 chipset? There's no extra features, just a few more PCI-E slots.
It's good, you should get it.

Harley_9 · Feb 2, 2017

I don't need one lol that one i just found for £60 and in stock lol.

lakimens · Feb 2, 2017

It's a waste of money in my opinion, you're not getting anything extra, except a few PCI slots you aren't going to use.
Are you gonna buy it or no?

Harley_9 · Feb 3, 2017

I get that. The mobo i linked was cheaper than the one you suggested i only picked it because its the first I on amazon

lakimens · Feb 3, 2017

I know it's cheaper, it's cheaper, because mine was B250 chipset and this one is H110.
It's a good motherboard nonetheless.

Harley_9 · Feb 3, 2017

Oh ok ! my bad I didn't realise that lol . I'll just wait for the B250M to be in stock. it isn't long anyhow.

lakimens · Feb 3, 2017

If you wait for the B250, I suggest you get the i5-7500 with it.

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