Buidling a PC :) Need help with parts

[CianO97]

Ok so basically I got a pc from my uncle but I wanna upgrade it. The thing I mainly use it for is playing Minecraft Modpacks which my current one cant. But the thing is the parts in this pc are too old that I can't upgrade it so I need to basically start from scratch. Here are the current parts:

Motherboard: AsusTek Berkeley
Cpu: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
Ram: 5GB DDR2 Dual Channel
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT660

The hard drive and PSU are grand and I'm gonna keep them. Here are the parts I plan on buying to upgrade it:

Motherboard: http://www.dabs.ie/products/asus-h81m-plus-s1150-intel-h81-ddr3-matx-8Y68.html

RAM: http://www.dabs.ie/products/crucial-8gb--2-x-4gb--ddr3-1600mhz-non-ecc-dimm-240-pin-c11-87Y9.html

CPU: http://www.dabs.ie/products/intel-core-i5-4440-s1150-3-10ghz-6mb-8XTR.html

CASE: http://www.dabs.ie/products/best-value-k2-gamer-case---120mm-red-fan-usb-3-0---500w-alpine-psu-8PLG.html


So basically am I going about this the correct way ? I am learning about Computer Architecture in college so I think these parts suit each other but id like to get feedback from you guys and know if theres any altercations I should make.

Thanks in advanced

 

[CianO97]

Also the GPU is 630 not 660 and I plan on keeping my current one

 

[derekullo]

Edit: Sorry didn't see you added a new motherboard.

What PSU do you have that you want to keep?

 

[xStampede]

The parts you picked are decent for a budget PC, for minecraft you need a strong graphics card for playing it with nicer graphics and far distance, your graphic card is really weak and low performance, consider upgrading that too in the near future.

The i5 procesor doesn't have hyperhreading(doing multiplay tasks at the same time), Minecraft is kinda CPU intensive and likes hyperthreading so if you can afford you should get a cheap i7 instead. The Motherboard you picked doesn't support next generation storage drives like M.2 and Sata Express, which you might not need for now. Select as best answer if this helped you. =)

 

[derekullo]

Agreed you want an i7 for minecraft.

 

[xStampede]

Also you have an ATX sized case but the motherboard is a micro-atx.
It may still work if the case supports that size of motherboard but it does not say so.

All Micro ATX boards fit on an ATX case, that's not a problem, if he wants a bigger case let him have it, it's not like it cost more than a mATX case.

 

[CianO97]

Edit: Sorry didn't see you added a new motherboard.

What PSU do you have that you want to keep?

Actually a 500w psu comes with the case so was gonna use that

 

[derekullo]

I also recommend adding

http://www.dabs.ie/products/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-750-ti-1163mhz-2gb-pci-e-3-0-wf2x-9NXH.html?q=geforce%20750%20ti&src=16

This should be enough to enable the higher settings for minecraft, also relatively cheap.

 

[CianO97]

The parts you picked are decent for a budget PC, for minecraft you need a strong graphics card for playing it with nicer graphics and far distance, your graphic card is really weak and low performance, consider upgrading that too in the near future.

The i5 procesor doesn't have hyperhreading(doing multiplay tasks at the same time), Minecraft is kinda CPU intensive and likes hyperthreading so if you can afford you should get a cheap i7 instead. The Motherboard you picked doesn't support next generation storage drives like M.2 and Sata Express, which you might not need for now. Select as best answer if this helped you. =)

If you can, can you link me a cheap i7 that i could get and a MB ?

 

[CianO97]

The GPU I have can run Vanilla Minecraft Great on high settings

 

[derekullo]

http://www.dabs.ie/products/intel-core-i7-4790k-4-00ghz-8mb-s1150--devils-canyon--processor-9H0B.html?q=intel%20i7&src=16

This isnt the cheapest or most powerful i7 but is the best in relation to performance per dollar ... euro.

 

[derekullo]

Also when building a computer one of the most important parts you do not want to skimp on is the power supply.
You said you want to use the Alpine power supply that comes with the case. I am unfamiliar with this brand of power supply.
I try to stick with the corsair brand. This power supply may be great but i tend to shy away from power supply that come bundled with cases.

A bad power supply can make your system very unstable.

 

[CianO97]

Also when building a computer one of the most important parts you do not want to skimp on is the power supply.
You said you want to use the Alpine power supply that comes with the case. I am unfamiliar with this brand of power supply.
I try to stick with the corsair brand. This power supply may be great but i tend to shy away from power supply that come bundled with cases.

A bad power supply can make your system very unstable.

The one I have in my computer at the moment is a corsair 350W

 

[xStampede]

The parts you picked are decent for a budget PC, for minecraft you need a strong graphics card for playing it with nicer graphics and far distance, your graphic card is really weak and low performance, consider upgrading that too in the near future.

The i5 procesor doesn't have hyperhreading(doing multiplay tasks at the same time), Minecraft is kinda CPU intensive and likes hyperthreading so if you can afford you should get a cheap i7 instead. The Motherboard you picked doesn't support next generation storage drives like M.2 and Sata Express, which you might not need for now. Select as best answer if this helped you. =)

If you can, can you link me a cheap i7 that i could get and a MB ?

i7 4790 is cheapest new i7 you can get. http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-BX80646I74790/dp/B00J56YSLM/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1414592778&sr=1-3

Well there are no really cheap new i7, but you might want to look for second hand ones or just stick with i5, it is still good enough for minecraft.

You graphic card can work on nicer graphics as you said, the problem is than it doesn't work smootly, it makes 15 frames per second or less on average instead of 60 fps you should be having, having lower graphics settings and smooth 60 fps experience is always better than having max graph settings with slow unresponsive gaming with freezes and such.

 

[derekullo]

Your current power supply is rather low wattage.
Consider
http://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-450w-rm450-rm-series-power-supply-8XVK.html?q=rm450&src=16

 

[derekullo]

I already mentioned the i7 4790 lol

 

[CianO97]

The parts you picked are decent for a budget PC, for minecraft you need a strong graphics card for playing it with nicer graphics and far distance, your graphic card is really weak and low performance, consider upgrading that too in the near future.

The i5 procesor doesn't have hyperhreading(doing multiplay tasks at the same time), Minecraft is kinda CPU intensive and likes hyperthreading so if you can afford you should get a cheap i7 instead. The Motherboard you picked doesn't support next generation storage drives like M.2 and Sata Express, which you might not need for now. Select as best answer if this helped you. =)

If you can, can you link me a cheap i7 that i could get and a MB ?

i7 4790 is cheapest new i7 you can get. http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-BX80646I74790/dp/B00J56YSLM/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1414592778&sr=1-3

Well there are no really cheap new i7, but you might want to look for second hand ones or just stick with i5, it is still good enough for minecraft.

You graphic card can work on nicer graphics as you said, the problem is than it doesn't work smootly, it makes 15 frames per second or less on average instead of 60 fps you should be having, having lower graphics settings and smooth 60 fps experience is always better than having max graph settings with slow unresponsive gaming with freezes and such.

I use optifine with Minecraft and yet still have the settings maxed, I have the FPS locked at 120 and it always stays at that

 

[xStampede]

Your current power supply is rather low wattage.
Consider
http://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-450w-rm450-rm-series-power-supply-8XVK.html?q=rm450&src=16

350w power supply is enough for his low end graphics cards, if the power supply is less than 2 years old, otherwise you should consider getting a new or just buying the pc case with a power supply.

derekullo, you mentioned i7 4790K, the one for overclocking that costs 30$ more.

 

[xStampede]

I use optifine with Minecraft and yet still have the settings maxed, I have the FPS locked at 120 and it always stays at that

What resolution are you running it on? 1920x1080?

 

[CianO97]

I use optifine with Minecraft and yet still have the settings maxed, I have the FPS locked at 120 and it always stays at that

What resolution are you running it on? 1920x1080?

dunno what you mean

 

[derekullo]

Case: http://www.dabs.ie/products/fractal-design-arc-mini-r2-91PW.html?refs=44070000-40730000-50006&src=3
Power Supply: http://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-450w-rm450-rm-series-power-supply-8XVK.html?q=rm450&src=16
CPU: http://www.dabs.ie/products/intel-core-i7-4790k-4-00ghz-8mb-s1150--devils-canyon--processor-9H0B.html?q=intel%20i7&src=16
Motherboard: http://www.dabs.ie/products/asus-h81m-plus-s1150-intel-h81-ddr3-matx-8Y68.html
Ram: http://www.dabs.ie/products/crucial-8gb--2-x-4gb--ddr3-1600mhz-non-ecc-dimm-240-pin-c11-87Y9.html
Graphics Card: http://www.dabs.ie/products/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-750-ti-1163mhz-2gb-pci-e-3-0-wf2x-9NXH.html?q=geforce%20750%20ti&src=16

If you like your current graphics card stick to that but this graphics card is very good.

Edit: case was in there twice lol

 

[CianO97]

Can someone give me an exact list of things I need cos I'm getting confused lol.

I wanna the the motherboard, psu, gpu, cpu and ram pls

 

[derekullo]

^^^^^

 

[CianO97]

LOL you read my mind. I think Ill buy the MB, ram, case and an i5 cpu because thats what im budgeted to right now. But i will eventually upgrade to i7, the gpu and psu. So thank you very much