Are these PC parts compatible?

Aug 2, 2018
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I'm looking to upgrade my current PC in the near future. Mainly the GPU, CPU and RAM. Problem is, I dont know if these parts that i picked are compatible with eachother. PC Part Picker cant even find the parts I want to check, so im asking here.

Are these parts compatible?

Motherboard: Asus P5KPL-AM SE
CPU: Intel Core i5 - 760 (SLBRP) 2.8GHz
GPU: GTX750Ti 2GB GDDR5 192bit VGA DVI HDMI
Power Supply: Corsair VS450

Thanks!
 
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B450 should support all available AM4 processors, possible exception of the new Athlon 200GE. Updating the BIOS is not difficult these days, instructions can be found along with the new BIOS files at the motherboard manufacturers site.

You should be able to use them both, for say an extra monitor or something, but not in terms of games. No reall way to get Nvidia and AMD to work together. (There are some games that do, but it is a very un-used feature of DX12) But if you are getting a 2200G or 2400G then no real reason to get a GTX750Ti unless you already have it. If you still plan on the 750Ti, don't get an APU, just pick up a Ryzen 1400 or something.

The suggestion is basically to go for the APU to not have to buy a GPU now. When...


Nothing crazy expensive, just a solid ddr3 motherboard around around 50-100 USD
 


Technically I dont even have a budget, I buy 1 part 3-5 weeks apart from eachother, still being in high school and not having any actual job + living in Croatia where everything PC wise is crazy expensive. But regarding your question, I have a "budget" of 50 -100 USD per part. So if I have to upgrade my motherbaord, I also need to get a new set of DDR3 RAM, which i repeat, is crazy expensive in Croatia. So eBay is my go to I guess.
 


You already have the CPU + RAM? If not, $50+ on a 1st Gen capable motherboard is a waste, honestly.

Judging from eBay prices, an i5-760 sells for ~$25 USD, $50-$100 for a motherboard and probably $30-$50 for 8GB of used DDR3, that's right around $200 on the upper end.

Considering then, bundles like an i7-3770, compatible MB etc have sold for ~$150 recently (+RAM), you'd be in for similar money & have a substantially better platform.

Even in the $200 range, a modern platform such as:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar - B450MHC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $220.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-13 11:43 EDT-0400

Would net you stronger performance (depending on the proposed workload), and even give you decent gaming performance on the iGP front - negating the need (somewhat) to spend money on the 750TI.



I would highly recommend saving the money up, then buying at once.
You've no way to test a component waiting a month in between and, especially in used hardware, if it's defective, by the time you know, you'll be well past any return period (if any exists)
 


Good point. Thank you man, you're a life savior, I really do appriciate this. Also, what else would you recommend over the 750Ti? Thanks again
 
Really, it depends on the budget. The iGP of a 2200G or 2400G can give you decent low 1080p gaming, or medium 720p gaming (generally) and would suffice for the short-term. While a 750TI is certainly "better" than either, I don't feel it's proportionate to the (assumed) cost.

Running the iGP for a while, and an upgrade to a 1050TI or next-gen competitor over time would be a smarter route IMO.
 


Three more questions.
I'm going forward with what you have suggested to me, MB, Processor, RAM. I never used AMD before so I dont understand anything yet, and this is going to be my first offical PC build, so I want everything to be clear to me.

Question 1:
Will I have to upgrade the BIOS for the MB, or is it good to go?

Question 2:
Am I able to make the iGP and GTX750Ti work together?

Question 3:
Which CPU Cooler do you suggest for the Ryzen 3 2200g?
 
B450 should support all available AM4 processors, possible exception of the new Athlon 200GE. Updating the BIOS is not difficult these days, instructions can be found along with the new BIOS files at the motherboard manufacturers site.

You should be able to use them both, for say an extra monitor or something, but not in terms of games. No reall way to get Nvidia and AMD to work together. (There are some games that do, but it is a very un-used feature of DX12) But if you are getting a 2200G or 2400G then no real reason to get a GTX750Ti unless you already have it. If you still plan on the 750Ti, don't get an APU, just pick up a Ryzen 1400 or something.

The suggestion is basically to go for the APU to not have to buy a GPU now. When more funds are available purchase a faster GPU.
 
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