Best RAM + CPU + Motherboard for $300

[elgiov]

I want to upgrade my old i3-530 CPU, the motherboard P7H55D-M PRO 1156 socket based and my 4gb of ram for new ones (all this parts are 4-5 years old).
Which parts do you recommend me that not exceed $300?

Also I dont know if choosing Intel over AMD or the other way around.
Any thoughts?
Thank you very much.

 

[Bearmann]

It's probably a cheap PSU which is not really 500W as specified. I wouldn't recommend it unless you can verify that the PSU is high quality.

 

[elgiov]

It's probably a cheap PSU which is not really 500W as specified. I wouldn't recommend it unless you can verify that the PSU is high quality.

You think the price is too low for it beeing high quality?

 

[Bearmann]

The price is too low and most combination case/PSU combos do not include a very good PSU.

 

[elgiov]

The price is too low and most combination case/PSU combos do not include a very good PSU.

Is there any conflict with my PC parts if the PSU I buy is not a good quality one? Will it influence in the life expectancy of my new components?

 

[Bearmann]

Yes, it is possible that it could destroy the other components or cause problems like unexpected shut downs, etc.

 

[elgiov]

Yes, it is possible that it could destroy the other components or cause problems like unexpected shut downs, etc.

Hmm, it seems like quite a problem buying a low quality PSU. How can I verify the real power of a PSU? If they claim it has 500W, how can I verify this?

 

[Bearmann]

The easiest way is to choose something from the tier 1 or 2 list that I previosly linked. You can also look at this list:

https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

 

[elgiov]

The easiest way is to choose something from the tier 1 or 2 list that I previosly linked. You can also look at this list:

https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

Is Evga 500w 80 Plus a good option?

 

[Bearmann]

I would get at least 550W. Tier 3 is probably OK if you are not going to be overclocking everything.

 

[elgiov]

I would get at least 550W. Tier 3 is probably OK if you are not going to be overclocking everything.

Thank you for everything. You were always there for answering as soon as you could. Again, thank you! Have a great day.

 

[elgiov]

I would get at least 550W. Tier 3 is probably OK if you are not going to be overclocking everything.

Also, should i get a small SSD? I've got 1tb HDD.

 

[Bearmann]

You could get by with 500W if your GTX 460 is the standard version, not the overclocked one. The EVGA 100-B1-0500-KR is satisfactory, but if you can afford better, I would. A SSD is nice to have faster boot-up times. It won't affect your gaming though.