Upgrade CPU or buy new PC?

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

Hey peeps. my setup is:
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 AMD 760G (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard
RAM name : ADATA gaming 4gb x 2
Power supply: OCZ ZS series 650W
Cooler: Prolimatech Lynx CPU Cooler
Case: Xigmatek Asgard II Windowed Midi Tower Case
GPU: GTX 950
CPU: AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core Processor
RAM: 8GB

Basically i was told to upgrade from my current CPU to AMD FX 8350 - 4.0GHz Octa Core Socket AM3+ Processor.

I think thats literally the upgrade i need. I will either do this or after a year or so i was thinking of buying a good gaming PC. Right now i run most things at medium/high settings such as Overwatch. Do you think i should just upgrade my CPU and keep the PC for another 2 years or so? =) i don't really want to spend too much in a way.

Cheers

SkyNetRising · Apr 15, 2017

It all depends on performance you're getting and if it satisfies you.
I would upgrade to Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen.
That includes getting new: cpu, motherboard, ddr4 ram. Rest of parts can be reused.

The Paladin · Apr 15, 2017

The FX-8350 will require you to update the motherboard bios to v1401 before swapping cpu, personally, I suggest spending a few dollar more and get the FX-8370 4.0GHz which also requires a bios update to v1801, and upgrade memory to 16GB. that should help, but your GTX 950 is less powerful than you think; it is slightly less powerful than GTX-1050, something to consider in your planning of your final upgrade, a better GPU should be in your plans

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

The Paladin :

I have decided to go for AMD FX8320. It seems like a big upgrade for my PC not extremely big but still okay. In the future i will probably go to i5 or i7. I mean as a new setup. for now i'll keep this PC for another maximum 2 years, hopefully. I have never changed CPU is it easy enough? =)

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

Bad idea. That motherboard would throttle to all hell and back with an 8 core

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

ahhhhhh :/ it says it is compatible though? what is the best option then?

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

Hell it might even throttle with a 6300, its a cheap micro atx

Best not to put any money into that old platform and just save towards a new cpu mobo and ram

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

Ah damn it! I guess i'll just save money for a new computer set up haha >.< 900 euros should do me good

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.63 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $179.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-15 12:08 EDT-0400

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

Wow. that processor kills AMD fx's by distance! wtf

and for that price?!?! omg. Well i am guessing that motherboard will fit my computer case? =)

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

Its micro atx same as your existing mobo so yes it will def fit. The xigmatek asgard will take full atx boards too btw

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

So if i get that setup and change it with my current one. How fast would my pc be do you think?

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

Hey man. How about this Motherboard? GIGABYTE H170M-D3H DDR3

I really don't want to buy DDR4 RAM right now as they are quite expensive. I am sure these are good too, right?

Would appreciate a quick reply =)

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

https://www.alza.co.uk/gigabyte-h170m-d3h-ddr3-d2919749.htm?catid=18842832

Heres a link to it. this should be fine too, right?

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

The g4560 is latest gen (kaby lake) and while it does work with older chipsets (h170, b150) they would need a bios update first. Newer boards like h270 and b250 boards will work with kaby lake cpus out of the box.

As far as i know there are no ddr3 h270 / b250 boards. Besides, the g4560 does benefit from the faster ram, and you would cover most of the cost of the ddr4 by selling your ddr3

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

That g4560 + mobo + ram i listed, you wont find better performance than that for under $200

That motherboard has 4 ram slots so its easy to upgrade to 16gb later if you need to

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

Yeah man i guess so. People have been telling me my CPU and Motherboard sucks ass

haha

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

UK Prices:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor (£55.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£67.21 @ Alza)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory (£50.63 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £173.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-15 23:28 BST+0100

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

memz12 :

Harsh but true lol

The good news is the g4560 with a gtx 950 can handle overwatch just fine, and pretty much any game really

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

I was just playing Overwatch and i get between 60-80 FPS with high settings, which isn't bad right?

I found a better deal which is total £150 hehe =D

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2017

memz12 :

What did you find?
And yes those fps are good, are you staying above 60fps the whole time? no dips?

memz12 · Apr 15, 2017

LucoTF :

Yea always above 60 fps. I found the same parts you gave me but cheaper price, thats what i meant

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