I currently own a Dell Optiplex 740 with Athlon 3800+, 6150LE integrated card, 4GB RAM. With the amount of PC gaming I do, it's not worth getting a whole new system. Therefore, I want to upgrade my current system with the maximum upgrades possible. new motherboard, new CPU, new GPU, price isn't a huge issue so any ideas would be great. Thanks =)
***EDIT*** for clarity
I am looking at upgrading this PC because I use it a lot for general use, but it is very weak. I have a 1TB drive, so that shouldn't be an issue. I don't want to build a new one because I already have enough old PCs around the house, and this was a gift, so even if it seems dumb, I'd like to use this one.
Budget Range: $300 to $450 (I am in UK so £200-£300)
System Usage: Mild gaming (TTT to Payday the Heist) and videos
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade (READ): Was looking at upgrading mobo to Enhanced version (YP696), and taking CPU to Phenom x4 9850. Also looking at changing PSU to be bigger but don't know compatibility. Also would like 8GB RAM. Any money left over would be used for a GPU. Is it worth using this Mobo/CPU combo or would it be a waste of money?
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Ebay, anywhere
Location: Cumbria, UK
Parts Preferences: Like I said, I am loking at AMD but if money would be better spent elsewhere, then throw it at me.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 and 1920x1080
***EDIT*** for clarity
I am looking at upgrading this PC because I use it a lot for general use, but it is very weak. I have a 1TB drive, so that shouldn't be an issue. I don't want to build a new one because I already have enough old PCs around the house, and this was a gift, so even if it seems dumb, I'd like to use this one.
Budget Range: $300 to $450 (I am in UK so £200-£300)
System Usage: Mild gaming (TTT to Payday the Heist) and videos
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade (READ): Was looking at upgrading mobo to Enhanced version (YP696), and taking CPU to Phenom x4 9850. Also looking at changing PSU to be bigger but don't know compatibility. Also would like 8GB RAM. Any money left over would be used for a GPU. Is it worth using this Mobo/CPU combo or would it be a waste of money?
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Ebay, anywhere
Location: Cumbria, UK
Parts Preferences: Like I said, I am loking at AMD but if money would be better spent elsewhere, then throw it at me.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 and 1920x1080