Upgrading a CPU and motherboard. $300-500

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

Hey Community,

Just another newbie looking for upgrading advice and suggestions for a 6-7 year old custom pc. Looking to do general web browsing and would like to game with max settings for most current titles. I know CPU is dated and obviously motherboard and RAM required. Like to keep my Video Card, so any suggestions on settings along with upgrades are always welcome. Here is what I have going on:

-AMD Phenom II x4 960T 3.0 GHz socket AM3
-BIOStar A880G+ Micro ATX AMD motherboard
-Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4) 240 pin
-Raidmax Hybrid 2 630W power supply
-MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI express 3.0
-Seagate Barracuda 1TB hard drive
-Mid-size Case (antec 300 Illusion)

Please be honest. I value your opinions and consider all suggestions.

Thanks,

vapour · Jan 16, 2018

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($198.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($200.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $465.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-16 16:58 EST-0500

WildCard999 · Jan 16, 2018

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($168.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $488.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-16 17:22 EST-0500

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

vapour :

Would you recommend starting from scratch on Operating System (windows 10)?

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

WildCard999 :

Is the power supply necessary? Everything else I can understand!

vapour · Jan 16, 2018

johndeerejeff :

Are you currently using win 10? If so, you can transfer to new pc.

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

vapour :

I am currently using 10, but it was a free upgrade from my original operating system. Conflict?

vapour · Jan 16, 2018

Officially, if your old windows is OEM version, i.e., comes with the pc instead of buying a retail copy from MS. Latter can transfer win 10 to your new parts. Do you know what version of OS you have?

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

vapour :

Windows 10 pro
Version 1709
OS Build 16299.98

WildCard999 · Jan 16, 2018

johndeerejeff :

WildCard999 :

Is the power supply necessary? Everything else I can understand!

The Raidmax Hybrid PSU's aren't exactly good but I guess if it's working for you then keep it.

vapour · Jan 16, 2018

johndeerejeff :

Anyway, link OS to your MS account and install win 10 here:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
create a usb install media,
try activating.

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

WildCard999 :

johndeerejeff :

The Raidmax Hybrid PSU's aren't exactly good but I guess if it's working for you then keep it.

Can you elaborate?

johndeerejeff · Jan 16, 2018

vapour :

I suppose if I cannot activate after new install then will just have to buy windows 10? I have read that I am better off starting clean in regards of operating system, do you have any thoughts on this? (Personal experience)

vapour · Jan 16, 2018

You may be able to, saw someone on the forum did so.

1. Link: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_security/how-to-connect-to-a-microsoft-account-in-windows/c1614fe6-a9cd-4723-a9e0-7293d9cdfd4a

2. create win 10 install media: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-create-a-bootable-iso-file-from-your/07590098-90a9-4c7e-b6fe-5ce1632daf4b

3. activate: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

WildCard999 · Jan 17, 2018

johndeerejeff :

WildCard999 :

Can you elaborate?

It's just the quality of the PSU isn't very good, cheap components in the PSU can risk your other parts especially under high loads (gaming).
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=2.80166110.899291053.1516192667-1978554535.1516192667

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