S sonic1000 Honorable Jul 23, 2015 66 0 10,630 Apr 21, 2018 #1 I'm planning on upgrading my PC to a gaming rig, I've chosen this combo but I want to be sure it's the best I can get for 300. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dg3L8K
I'm planning on upgrading my PC to a gaming rig, I've chosen this combo but I want to be sure it's the best I can get for 300. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dg3L8K
Solution volkgren Apr 21, 2018 I would think so, but you don't have to get a Z370 for a locked i3. You will be limited to DDR4-2666 without a Z series board though. *Not sure if you could go mATX, or if you wanted to keep ATX mobo. Go ATX if you can even though I put the mATX in the list because it's cheaper. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.65 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg) Total: $270.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by...
I would think so, but you don't have to get a Z370 for a locked i3. You will be limited to DDR4-2666 without a Z series board though. *Not sure if you could go mATX, or if you wanted to keep ATX mobo. Go ATX if you can even though I put the mATX in the list because it's cheaper. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.65 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg) Total: $270.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by...
tubagznyven Distinguished Nov 9, 2013 658 1 19,360 Apr 21, 2018 #2 https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cGmTCb if u no need to OC no need to buy Z series Upvote 0 Downvote
volkgren Judicious Aug 13, 2017 5,827 33 32,090 Apr 21, 2018 Solution #3 I would think so, but you don't have to get a Z370 for a locked i3. You will be limited to DDR4-2666 without a Z series board though. *Not sure if you could go mATX, or if you wanted to keep ATX mobo. Go ATX if you can even though I put the mATX in the list because it's cheaper. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.65 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg) Total: $270.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-21 19:11 EDT-0400 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
I would think so, but you don't have to get a Z370 for a locked i3. You will be limited to DDR4-2666 without a Z series board though. *Not sure if you could go mATX, or if you wanted to keep ATX mobo. Go ATX if you can even though I put the mATX in the list because it's cheaper. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.65 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg) Total: $270.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-21 19:11 EDT-0400
D dontlistentome Glorious Sep 5, 2016 5,979 19 43,415 Apr 21, 2018 #4 An i3 8100 says budget build, so I'd look at B360 based motherboards. Then hang on to the savings and buy another 2x4gb later when/if prices get more reasonable. Upvote 0 Downvote
An i3 8100 says budget build, so I'd look at B360 based motherboards. Then hang on to the savings and buy another 2x4gb later when/if prices get more reasonable.
volkgren Judicious Aug 13, 2017 5,827 33 32,090 Apr 21, 2018 #5 I would say any money after CPU/mobo/8GB RAM should be put in to a GPU. But then again, we don't know what GPU you have. Upvote 0 Downvote
I would say any money after CPU/mobo/8GB RAM should be put in to a GPU. But then again, we don't know what GPU you have.
S sonic1000 Honorable Jul 23, 2015 66 0 10,630 Apr 22, 2018 #6 volkgren : I would say any money after CPU/mobo/8GB RAM should be put in to a GPU. But then again, we don't know what GPU you have. I don't have a good GPU, I plan on upgrading to a better one later on. Upvote 0 Downvote
volkgren : I would say any money after CPU/mobo/8GB RAM should be put in to a GPU. But then again, we don't know what GPU you have. I don't have a good GPU, I plan on upgrading to a better one later on.
S sonic1000 Honorable Jul 23, 2015 66 0 10,630 Apr 24, 2018 #7 Right now I have a 2GB R7 240, I found a GT 730 4GB for $50, should I get it or save for a better one? Upvote 0 Downvote
Right now I have a 2GB R7 240, I found a GT 730 4GB for $50, should I get it or save for a better one?
volkgren Judicious Aug 13, 2017 5,827 33 32,090 Apr 24, 2018 #8 sonic1000 : Right now I have a 2GB R7 240, I found a GT 730 4GB for $50, should I get it or save for a better one? No don't get a GT 730 that's not even an upgrade, save for a better one! Upvote 0 Downvote
sonic1000 : Right now I have a 2GB R7 240, I found a GT 730 4GB for $50, should I get it or save for a better one? No don't get a GT 730 that's not even an upgrade, save for a better one!