Upgrading PC Components

Daniel_430 · Feb 25, 2017

Hi, I hope you can give me your opinion on this.

I'm upgrading my PC since my graphic card "GT 730" stopped functioning.

My PC now is:
Intel core i5-4440 3.10 GHz
Mainboard Intel DB85FL
8 ram
GTX 1050 Ti. I bought this one after the other one broke.

I'm also planning to buy another monitor to be able to feel more the new graphic card. So, my question is: ¿Which mainboard and processor I could buy to experience the best my graphic card can offer? Something not too expensive since I'm not a hardcore gaming and I also don't have a lot of money.

Thank you

TheTerminator8 · Feb 25, 2017

Hello, Daniel! I think I have just the answer for you...

So basically if you haven't noticed yet, AMD has just released their new line of processors dubbed 'Ryzen'. They have their top CPU available now, and will be releasing more in the future that are less expensive, but very powerful as well. If you are on a tight budget, then this is definitely for you. Here's the link for the pricing, just scroll down a bit:

http://www.game-debate.com/news/22279/complete-list-of-amd-ryzen-cpus-and-first-ryzen-prices-revealed

My advice is that you go for the R3 1100 or R3 Pro 1200. This gives you a VERY affordable price and will definitely not bottleneck your already great 1050Ti. Perfect for light 1080p gaming. You most likely won't need a PSU upgrade due to the very impressive and efficient 65W TDP. Also perfect for saving money and power. Just keep an eye peeled for when these release, and then make your move.

As for the motherboard, there are right now not a lot of them release, but a ton more are to arrive. I've listed 2 of them below that you might fancy. They release soon, probably when the other processors will as well.

ASUS Motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132966&cm_re=AM4-_-13-132-966-_-Product

MSI Motheboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144019&cm_re=AM4-_-13-144-019-_-Product

I hope this helps, and good luck with your decision! Just wait a little bit to make any moves with this, and it will all pay off. I guarantee you it will.

~David

geofelt · Feb 25, 2017

You will have no problem attaching a side monitor to your GTX750ti. Gaming on the main monitor will be unaffected.
Good plan, two monitors are very useful for browsing and other applications.

Your cpu and motherboard are fine.
You have cpu upgrades available. I7-4790K would be the strongest, anything else might not give you a big boost.

A SSD for windows is a most satisfying performance upgrade.
It makes everything you do much quicker.
120gb is minimum, it will hold the os and a handful of games.
But, many things default to the "C" drive.
When a SSD nears full, it will lose performance and endurance.
240gb is the recommended minimum.
Samsung EVO is a good choice for performance and reliability.

TheTerminator8 · Feb 25, 2017

geofelt :

The i7-4790K is a strong CPU, yes. But, just out of curiosity, did you notice that he said that he's tight on money? The 4790K is roughly $400+/- new and wouldn't be anywhere close to an option for a budget CPU. Just saying. No offense.

Daniel_430 · Feb 25, 2017

TheTerminator8 :

Hello, Daniel! I think I have just the answer for you...

So basically if you haven't noticed yet, AMD has just released their new line of processors dubbed 'Ryzen'. They have their top CPU available now, and will be releasing more in the future that are less expensive, but very powerful as well. If you are on a tight budget, then this is definitely for you. Here's the link for the pricing, just scroll down a bit:

http://www.game-debate.com/news/22279/complete-list-of-amd-ryzen-cpus-and-first-ryzen-prices-revealed

My advice is that you go for the R3 1100 or R3 Pro 1200. This gives you a VERY affordable price and will definitely not bottleneck your already great 1050Ti. Perfect for light 1080p gaming. You most likely won't need a PSU upgrade due to the very impressive and efficient 65W TDP. Also perfect for saving money and power. Just keep an eye peeled for when these release, and then make your move.

As for the motherboard, there are right now not a lot of them release, but a ton more are to arrive. I've listed 2 of them below that you might fancy. They release soon, probably when the other processors will as well.

ASUS Motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132966&cm_re=AM4-_-13-132-966-_-Product

MSI Motheboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144019&cm_re=AM4-_-13-144-019-_-Product

I hope this helps, and good luck with your decision! Just wait a little bit to make any moves with this, and it will all pay off. I guarantee you it will.

~David

Yes, I also heard about Ryzen and it looks awesome and the prices too but I wanted other opinions. Do you know if there is a date when these products will be released?
and about the motherboard, I read that is because my motherboard have a 2.0 socket that I won't be able to have the entire performance of my graphic card, right?

geofelt · Feb 25, 2017

I was not suggesting a i7-4790K as an upgrade. Only to point out that the current i5-4400 is very good, and a $300(used) i7-4790K
is what would be needed for a significant cpu boost.

If you get into mainboard and cpu replacements, and the needed ddr4 ram, you are looking at some $300 cost anyway.

Daniel_430 · Feb 25, 2017

I'm also planning to buy this Monitor "MONITOR BENQ RL2455 GAMING 24". Do you think is a good option?

geofelt · Feb 25, 2017

Daniel_430 :

Looks very reasonable to me.
I would discount the "gaming" adjective as purely marketing.

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