Looking for a new CPU and motherboard for GTX 1060 3GB

mugplaysmc · Apr 25, 2018

So i am currently looking for a new CPU and Motherboard as currently I am running on a CPU bottleneck on every game;
I am in the U.S

My PC Specs Are as Follows:

CPU: AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition FX-4300

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA‑78LMT‑USB3

RAM: 8GB DDR3 Unbranded Ram

HDD: Desktop HDD 1TB

PSU: 500w ATX Power Supply

Monitor: Acer GN246HL Bbid 24-Inch (144Hz Refresh Rate)
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I currently have a budget of around 150$-300 for a CPU AND Motherboard, I am willing to buy used and was looking at an i7 3960x, but the motherboards were too much to go into my budget, please reply with some suggestions, going used is an option as stated previously and you can help me out!

jr9 · Apr 25, 2018

Intel Path:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $284.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:13 EDT-0400

Bring over the old HDD, GTX 1060, and PSU (recommend new PSU personally though)

AMD path:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($115.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $280.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:16 EDT-0400

Both these builds are about the same in performance. Either will be 70% more CPU power then what you have. Also when your motherboard changes you may need a new Windows license. You also MUST get DDR4 memory.

mugplaysmc · Apr 25, 2018

jr9 :

Intel Path:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $284.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:13 EDT-0400

Bring over the old HDD, GTX 1060, and PSU (recommend new PSU personally though)

AMD path:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($115.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $280.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:16 EDT-0400

Both these builds are about the same in performance. Either will be 70% more CPU power then what you have. Also when your motherboard changes you may need a new Windows license. You also MUST get DDR4 memory.

I will definitely go with the Intel path.
i will look into a used PSU what amount of WATS do you think I need.

norcalsc · Apr 25, 2018

There are some good combo deals out there. Do your shopping

jr9 · Apr 25, 2018

I recommend getting a new PSU and a quality one. You need at least 400W-450W to run the full system and you should give your self some headroom. Room to grow and the PSU will last longer. With budget systems I'd recommend a nice at least bronze rated power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $359.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:59 EDT-0400

Full build including a decent PSU and a new case (always nice to have a new look).

mugplaysmc · Apr 29, 2018

jr9 :

I recommend getting a new PSU and a quality one. You need at least 400W-450W to run the full system and you should give your self some headroom. Room to grow and the PSU will last longer. With budget systems I'd recommend a nice at least bronze rated power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $359.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 20:59 EDT-0400

Full build including a decent PSU and a new case (always nice to have a new look).

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