Hi.
I had a problem with my Mobo (EVGA P55 LE) and CPU (I5 750) suddenly dying on me in the middle of using my computer. I wasn't even gaming or anything, just reading.
Thankfully, it appears that there is no problem with any of the other components of my computer, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for good replacements. Frankly, my budget is not huge (not planning to spend more than $300). I thought that it's a bit ridiculous to get a like for like replacement since they're so old, but I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for CPUs and boards that I could get.
I have DDR3 1600 RAM (2x4GB) and an ASUS HD Radeon 7770 (2 GB), so I was looking for a CPU perhaps in the Intel 4th gen range, or so, so that I wouldn't need to replace the RAM as well.
My current case only supports ATX mobos, from what I can tell, so that is a factor as well.
I was looking at Intel's i5s, especially 4th gen ones, but most seem to be somewhat out of my price range when paired with decent ATX Mobos. I looked at the processor hierarchy chart and noticed that plenty of i3s are rated above my old i5, but the ones I found at least seemed somewhat ridiculously expensive for being I3s.
Then I did something that I've never done and looked at some AMDs too. I noticed that FX 8300 seems to be very decently priced for its ranking on the hierarchy. So I was wondering if it would be a good idea to switch to AMD or not.
For the record, I use the computer for gaming and have done some recording and video editing, but not too heavy overall. The i5 750 seemed reasonably adequate for what I used it for, so it's not like I am looking for something incredibly wow, but the more bang I can get for my buck, the better, obviously. I run Windows 7 64-bit and have no intention of moving to Windows 8 or 10 if I can help it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I had a problem with my Mobo (EVGA P55 LE) and CPU (I5 750) suddenly dying on me in the middle of using my computer. I wasn't even gaming or anything, just reading.
Thankfully, it appears that there is no problem with any of the other components of my computer, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for good replacements. Frankly, my budget is not huge (not planning to spend more than $300). I thought that it's a bit ridiculous to get a like for like replacement since they're so old, but I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for CPUs and boards that I could get.
I have DDR3 1600 RAM (2x4GB) and an ASUS HD Radeon 7770 (2 GB), so I was looking for a CPU perhaps in the Intel 4th gen range, or so, so that I wouldn't need to replace the RAM as well.
My current case only supports ATX mobos, from what I can tell, so that is a factor as well.
I was looking at Intel's i5s, especially 4th gen ones, but most seem to be somewhat out of my price range when paired with decent ATX Mobos. I looked at the processor hierarchy chart and noticed that plenty of i3s are rated above my old i5, but the ones I found at least seemed somewhat ridiculously expensive for being I3s.
Then I did something that I've never done and looked at some AMDs too. I noticed that FX 8300 seems to be very decently priced for its ranking on the hierarchy. So I was wondering if it would be a good idea to switch to AMD or not.
For the record, I use the computer for gaming and have done some recording and video editing, but not too heavy overall. The i5 750 seemed reasonably adequate for what I used it for, so it's not like I am looking for something incredibly wow, but the more bang I can get for my buck, the better, obviously. I run Windows 7 64-bit and have no intention of moving to Windows 8 or 10 if I can help it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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