Double Checking This is a Compatible Build

[Vanquisher71]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bPyVxY

Right, first off, don't suggest Ryzen cos I don't have and won't have the money for 3-4 years at least, I jist want something a little more capable.

Second, I already have everything but the CPU, motherboard, and RAM, I would just like to be double sure it's all compatible so I put them in there to check.

Thirdly, I can't list my case because i got in a prebuilt computer, and I can't find it anywhere so... If you can think of a good but cheap one, add it to the list please

This is a list I made to upgrade my AM2/2+ Mobo and X4 860K CPU to an FX-Series CPU and AM3 Mobo for slightly better peformamce in my currently owned games and future ones. As I said don't suggest Ryzen because I don't have the money for it and won't and I already have a completely seperate build for that.

This is just an upgrade from AM2 to AM3. I would like to play Division, PUBG, Watch Dogs 2, and maybe AC Origins (even if I just meet the minimum).

Side note: I already have 8GB of RAM (DDR3), I know its generally enough but I want a little more for that extra (even if slight) performance boost. Any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks in advance for all your help

 

[vapour]

They are compatible. The extra 4gb ram is redundant and may not work. 8gb is fine. Let me ask you this way, how much can you spare for CPU/MB/RAM combo?

 

[Vanquisher71]

I won't know till I get the money (at Christmas). I would love a Ryzen upgrade but I don't have any income just Christmas money so. It'll probably be £200, maybe a little more. And I'm an AMD man, so I'm not really looking to go to Intel (just in case)

 

[vapour]

Get this and you will never regret That FX is waste of your hard-earned money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£84.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M BAZOOKA Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£70.33 @ Box Limited)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£59.30 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Windforce OC Video Card (£0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: £214.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-10 21:42 BST+0100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK_ktjGHyeg

Also this setup gives you OC ability, can boost up another 10-20% FPS

If really aiming for cheapest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£84.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£59.14 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£59.30 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Windforce OC Video Card (£0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: £203.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-10 21:45 BST+0100

But harder to expand. I recommend the first setup.

 

[Vanquisher71]

Will the Ryzen 3 1200 be able to run Watch Dogs 2, Division or PUBG?

 

[vapour]

PUBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgNN6sCgoLM
Watch Dog 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSHXrdm2eI
Division: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMisGyNkjok

 

[Vanquisher71]

Thanks for your help. Like I said I already have 8GB of RAM (I don't know what kind they are though as they came with PC prebuilt. They work good enough but do you have a good 4GB stick in case I want a little upgrade?

 

[vapour]

Yours is ddr3, this is ddr4 now Mix rams may not work and also Ryzen is picky with rams. Unlike Intel.

 

[Vanquisher71]

Yeh I realised that after I replied XD I do have one more thing/issue, that's my case. My current Mobo is: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TFUERRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WHt3zbHBG3T5C
I'm wondering if my case will support a new mobo

(I can't seem to upload a photo on here, and I can't find any details about my case at all. Even the same prebuilt pc on Amazon has a different case now)

 

[vapour]

Same size mATX mb, your case will support

 

[Vanquisher71]

What about the FX board? (I haven't decided which to get even though I know the Ryzen is better performance. If I can't afford the new RAM I'll probably get the FX so I can keep up with current games)

 

[vapour]

Case link?

 

[Vanquisher71]

Like I said I can't find any info about it. If you can't give an answer could you provide a suggestion?

 

[vapour]

Measure it

 

[vapour]

Or what is your current mb? Link?

 

[Vanquisher71]

I already linked my current MB, and I've tried to measure but can't seem to do it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IHKVG20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V2t3zbBVNJST9 is this a good one?

 

[vapour]

No AM2 MB link, I mean your own running mb not upgrade.

 

[g-unit1111]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bPyVxY

Right, first off, don't suggest Ryzen cos I don't have and won't have the money for 3-4 years at least, I jist want something a little more capable.

I'm not going to suggest Ryzen, but if you are even thinking of purchasing an FX-8350 in this day and age, you are throwing money away. Even an R3-1200 is only £105 - only £10 more than the FX-8350. That is a terrible CPU to buy in 2017 when it's already 5+ years old and won't keep up with new games if that's what you are going for. Better to save your money and get something better than to upgrade just because. Better would be to get a low end Pentium on a current socket that gives you more of a path to upgrade in the future to an i5 or i7. But AM3 is an absolute waste of money.

 

[Vanquisher71]

The AM2 Mobo is my current one. And I would like Ryzen but I would also have to get new RAM and I can't afford a new mobo, cpu and RAM

 

[g-unit1111]

The AM2 Mobo is my current one. And I would like Ryzen but I would also have to get new RAM and I can't afford a new mobo, cpu and RAM

Save your money then. Do not invest in AM3. It is a dead platform with no upgrade path. If you have to have a PC now go with a low end Pentium and then upgrade to an i5 / i7. If you can save money then Ryzen or a locked Intel will be a better buy. For 600 quid you can get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (£178.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£62.88 @ Novatech)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£85.31 @ Novatech)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card (£170.10 @ Alza)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£44.25 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£51.27 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £630.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-10 23:16 BST+0100

A bit cheaper:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£84.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£62.88 @ Novatech)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£85.31 @ Novatech)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card (£170.10 @ Alza)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£44.25 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£51.27 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £536.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-10 23:17 BST+0100

Or if you want to go for an Intel rig:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor (£43.96 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: MSI - B250M GAMING PRO Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£69.99 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£85.31 @ Novatech)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card (£170.10 @ Alza)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£44.25 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£51.27 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £502.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-10 23:17 BST+0100

 

[vapour]

Your list only has AM3, what is the model of your AM2?

 

[Vanquisher71]

My current Mobo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TFUERRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bNu3zb5NHQ5JJ
I might just go to Intel seeing as Ryzen is seeming too out of my price range for now

 

[Vanquisher71]

And I'm not going from a quad core CPU to a dual core even if their different brands. Thanks for trying to help g-unit1111 but nothing you've suggested is a viable option

 

[vapour]

Am2，Am3, my b350m are all mAtx MB, your case should do fine. Make your own choice wisely remember you can always sell your old parts on eBay Good luck, bro.

 

[g-unit1111]

And I'm not going from a quad core CPU to a dual core even if their different brands. Thanks for trying to help g-unit1111 but nothing you've suggested is a viable option

AM3 is a dead platform - it is not a viable option. I cannot emphasize this enough - you are throwing money away buying an FX-8350 in 2017. There is no other way to say it. The FX-8XXX CPUs weren't good when they were new, and they're certainly not good now that there's much better options available around the same price range. Save your money and get the R3 when you can. It will be a much better option. Do not buy AM3.

But the reason I recommended the Intel platform is because of the upgrade options. You can get a Pentium G 4400 now because it's super cheap but you can upgrade all the way to an i7-7700 with that motherboard. And Intel is more ideal for gaming anyways than Ryzen or AM3 are.