I Need Help With Upgrading My PC

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

I have a pretty bad PC. I'm planning on upgrading everything in it besides it's CPU and Hard Drive.
Is that even possible? If so, what can I get that's pretty good? I'm planning on spending like $500 so tell me some good products.

Specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Questiam/saved/#view=Q9RgLk

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

What do you use your PC for? That would help us make recommendations.

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

maestro0428 :

Whoops! Should've mentioned I usually just play pretty low end games, but I'd like to get into a bit more medium games.

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

Then the next step would be a graphics card. How bout this one... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814487295 I don't see a power supply listed so that may need to be replaced. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-095-_-Product
An SSD for your boot drive would be a great upgrade too. This one is cheap right now. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820326750 These should get you started.

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

maestro0428 :

Are these all compatible? Also the PSU came with the case, but the case is quite old

constantine_99 · Nov 11, 2017

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xbrxXH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xbrxXH/by_merchant/

Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ B&H)
Total: $444.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-11 10:11 EST-0500

check the measurement of the case, if it's enough, it'll fit, PSU size are pretty mainstream except if the one u have now is a SFF [small form factor]

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

^ A little more than I offered, but well within his budget. I know EVGA psus are popular but I dont use em, so I can't recommend them.

constantine_99 · Nov 11, 2017

maestro0428 :

don't worry, G2 / G3 are deemed as tier 1 in PSU tier list, it's safe and assuring, also with the gold rating, it'll run more efficiently

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=500

btw, @OP
with the GPU i suggested, u should be able to run most modern AAA games 1080p@high / max depending on how the CPU performs

if u're only opting for e-sport titles, the GTX 1050 maestro0428 mentioned is good enough, but for AAA titles, either u get the 1050Ti / go with the GTX 1060

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

constantine_99 :

maestro0428 :

don't worry, G2 / G3 are deemed as tier 1 in PSU tier list, it's safe and assuring, also with the gold rating, it'll run more efficiently

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=500

btw, @OP
with the GPU i suggested, u should be able to run most modern AAA games 1080p@high / max depending on how the CPU performs

if u're only opting for e-sport titles, the GTX 1050 maestro0428 mentioned is good enough, but for AAA titles, either u get the 1050Ti / go with the GTX 1060

Agreed.

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

constantine_99 :

maestro0428 :

don't worry, G2 / G3 are deemed as tier 1 in PSU tier list, it's safe and assuring, also with the gold rating, it'll run more efficiently

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=500

btw, @OP
with the GPU i suggested, u should be able to run most modern AAA games 1080p@high / max depending on how the CPU performs

if u're only opting for e-sport titles, the GTX 1050 maestro0428 mentioned is good enough, but for AAA titles, either u get the 1050Ti / go with the GTX 1060

Thanks for the great help!

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

maestro0428 :

constantine_99 :

Agreed.

Thanks for the great help!

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

constantine_99 :

The Video Card is incompatible with my Motherboard and Tower, sadly. Anything else?
I think this will work better: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Questiam/saved/Q9RgLk

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

Why is in incompatible? Is it too long? They make short versions of the card too. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487261&cm_re=1060-_-14-487-261-_-Product

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

maestro0428 :

It said the Mobo could not be compatible with the 1060 and I just realized that the case in the list is not actually my case.
The real case I have isn't on there apparently, I have an Inspiron 530S. Sorry for the mishap

maestro0428 · Nov 11, 2017

Is it the desktop version or the small form factor one? You may need a half height graphics card. I spose you could upgrade the case to something more flexible. I run an older Dell MATX motherboard in a CoolerMaster case.

constantine_99 · Nov 11, 2017

Questiam :

what incompabilities? i don't see any incompabilities about between the mobo and the GPU itself XD, ur mobo supports PCIe connector, that's like the only thing that matters from the mobo, apart from the mobo BIOS support too [but my 2nd gen intel supports it, urs is a 4th gen, so the BIOS support is definitely there

]

it's the case problem by the looks of it
i guess u need the 1050ti then

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T8ttjc

here, change the GPU to a 1050Ti low profile [coz as far as i know, there's no 1060 low profile] it should fit your SFF case now, just make sure the PSU is 300w++

Questiam · Nov 11, 2017

constantine_99 :

Questiam :

what incompabilities? i don't see any incompabilities about between the mobo and the GPU itself XD, ur mobo supports PCIe connector, that's like the only thing that matters from the mobo, apart from the mobo BIOS support too [but my 2nd gen intel supports it, urs is a 4th gen, so the BIOS support is definitely there

]

it's the case problem by the looks of it
i guess u need the 1050ti then

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T8ttjc

here, change the GPU to a 1050Ti low profile [coz as far as i know, there's no 1060 low profile] it should fit your SFF case now, just make sure the PSU is 300w++

Ill get a new case if that means I can use the 1060. I realized there wasn't a Mobo problem, mustve selected the wrong GPU lol

constantine_99 · Nov 11, 2017

Questiam :

constantine_99 :

Ill get a new case if that means I can use the 1060. I realized there wasn't a Mobo problem, mustve selected the wrong GPU lol

ah now that u mention it, i forgot to tell u in the earlier post, with the SFF, u're gonna need to hunt down for a special PSU meant for that case

so yeah, better off get a new case, more airflow = cooler parts = more performance and lifespan XD it'll look more awesome too

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