Advice on build

[wannakatana]

I want to upgrade but the choices are dizzying. I built my current computer long ago, Core 2 duo 6320 (1.86mhz), 4 gig ram. I lost the use of my newer video card, Nvidia GT 730, upon upgrading to Win10, apparently it isn't supported.

I have 640 w Corsair power supply, 60gb SSD and a couple hard drives already. Case is a bit beat up.

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  Daughter plays light games, WoW, Minecraft, but I want to have them at their highest video quality settings and still play smooth.
  
  I program so need some number crunching power, large Access and SQL Server databases. If you're familiar with Access, it can bring a PC to it's knees while trying to process large amounts of data.
  
  May do some video editing, home movies.
  
  Dual monitors minimum

So I need MB, CPU and memory obviously. I'm not sure if I can use the video card. Single GPU.

Just have no clue what to get. I'd like to stay below $500 but will spend more to avoid bottlenecks. I'm guessing 8GB memory minimum?

I want USB 3.? for fast external data transfer (or are there better alternatives that are common?).

I can upgrade my LG775 MB with a much faster processor but I'm guessing moving to the newer i3/5/7 would yield much more noticeable speed gains and be worth the extra expense. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I would like to have a smaller MB form factor, have an ATX currently. I will stay with that size if needed for the video card.

Do people even use sound cards anymore?

 

[maxalge]

I want to upgrade but the choices are dizzying. I built my current computer long ago, Core 2 duo 6320 (1.86mhz), 4 gig ram. I lost the use of my newer video card, Nvidia GT 730, upon upgrading to Win10, apparently it isn't supported.

I have 640 w Corsair power supply, 60gb SSD and a couple hard drives already. Case is a bit beat up.

• 
  Daughter plays light games, WoW, Minecraft, but I want to have them at their highest video quality settings and still play smooth.
  
  I program so need some number crunching power, large Access and SQL Server databases. If you're familiar with Access, it can bring a PC to it's knees while trying to process large amounts of data.
  
  May do some video editing, home movies.
  
  Dual monitors minimum

So I need MB, CPU and memory obviously. I'm not sure if I can use the video card. Single GPU.

Just have no clue what to get. I'd like to stay below $500 but will spend more to avoid bottlenecks. I'm guessing 8GB memory minimum?

I want USB 3.? for fast external data transfer (or are there better alternatives that are common?).

I can upgrade my LG775 MB with a much faster processor but I'm guessing moving to the newer i3/5/7 would yield much more noticeable speed gains and be worth the extra expense. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I would like to have a smaller MB form factor, have an ATX currently. I will stay with that size if needed for the video card.

Do people even use sound cards anymore?

not many do, no

since most newer motherboards have very good built in sound


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RxXgD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RxXgD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $307.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 04:06 EDT-0400




plus this video card:

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=ZT-1060GGT#


a bit over $550, but man

it is a quantum leap ahead for you


re-use the power supply you have

640w? you mean 620w? cause that should be a HX model which are very good

 

[faalin]

I would do something along the lines of this http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FXCrVY

i5 6400
asus z170-a
g.skill 2x4gb 2133mhz
evga 1060

along with your PSU and SSD/HDD will be a good gamer for your daughter and a nice workhorse for your access and SQL

 

[wannakatana]

640w? you mean 620w? cause that should be a HX model which are very good

Thanks, I appreciate the reply! Actually it's a 650 HX.

 

[wannakatana]

I would do something along the lines of this http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FXCrVY

i5 6400
asus z170-a
g.skill 2x4gb 2133mhz
evga 1060

along with your PSU and SSD/HDD will be a good gamer for your daughter and a nice workhorse for your access and SQL

Thank you!

 

[maxalge]

640w? you mean 620w? cause that should be a HX model which are very good

Thanks, I appreciate the reply! Actually it's a 650 HX.

=) even better