Question Help a Dad!

[cfouler]

We are wanting to upgrade my son's computer. The current GPU and CPU- GTX 1050 and AMD Athlon X4 845. The new GPU will be a 1060TI, which CPU would be a good match? And would any additional upgrades be necessary if those 2 are made? Thanks in advance

 

[Barty1884]

Assuming 1060 or 1660TI? A 1060TI doesn't exist...

As far as CPU goes, there's nothing on the socket that would be a worthwhile 'upgrade', which would necessitate a Motherboard/RAM upgrade also, unfortunately.

What PSU is powering the setup?

What is it you're trying to achieve with the upgrade?

 

[SkyNetRising]

which CPU would be a good match? And would any additional upgrades be necessary if those 2 are made? Thanks in advance

There is no viable upgrade path for FM2 system.

Build a new pc. That means new cpu, new motherboard, new ddr4 ram.

 

[cfouler]

Yes, 1660. Would upgrading the GPU only, produce any noticeable difference,95 watt power supply.? Thank you and sorry for my computer illiteracy. I am not sure what he trying to achieve ,maybe faster or smoother.

As far as CPU goes, there's nothing on the socket that would be a worthwhile 'upgrade', which would necessitate a Motherboard/RAM upgrade also, unfortunately.

What PSU is powering the setup?

What is it you're trying to achieve with the upgrade?
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[DMAN999]

For a decent mid level PC, I'd recommend something like this:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CULLINAN ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $826.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 09:49 EST-0500

 

[YoFavRussian]

Yes, 1660. Would upgrading the GPU only, produce any noticeable difference,95 watt power supply.? Thank you and sorry for my computer illiteracy. I am not sure what he trying to achieve ,maybe faster or smoother.

As far as CPU goes, there's nothing on the socket that would be a worthwhile 'upgrade', which would necessitate a Motherboard/RAM upgrade also, unfortunately.

What PSU is powering the setup?

What is it you're trying to achieve with the upgrade?

[/QUOTE]

Yes, 1660. Would upgrading the GPU only, produce any noticeable difference,95 watt power supply.? Thank you and sorry for my computer illiteracy. I am not sure what he trying to achieve ,maybe faster or smoother.

As far as CPU goes, there's nothing on the socket that would be a worthwhile 'upgrade', which would necessitate a Motherboard/RAM upgrade also, unfortunately.

What PSU is powering the setup?

What is it you're trying to achieve with the upgrade?

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I can recommend upgrading to the AM4 platorm with the 1660. But a 95 watt power supply, if that's the case you're going to want a now power supply as well.

 

[geofelt]

Is Son computer literate?
If so, get him to help with the decision.

Sounds like you need a complete build.
A 95w psu will not run any gpu stronger than a gtx1050.

Do you have a budget?
If you/son can not build a pc yourself, consider a good pre built replacement.
Lenovo legion series are decent.
You can get a whole pc with i5-9400 processor and GTX1660ti graphics for $873
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/deskto...towers/Lenovo-Legion-T530-Intel/p/99LE9500311

 

[Barty1884]

Yes, 1660. Would upgrading the GPU only, produce any noticeable difference,95 watt power supply.?

A 95W PSU wouldn't adequately power a GTX 1050 and 845, so I'm assuming that's a typo, or just an unknown.

As has been mentioned, a full new system (perhaps reusing a Case, HDDs etc) would be the recommended way to go.

What kind of budget did you have in mind? Obviously, moving from replacing just a GPU to an entire new build need differing budgets, and without knowing what a 'budget' might look like to you, it's really tough to give any recommendations.

Both DMAN and geofelt have put forward solid options for their respective pricepoint.

If computer literate, and prepared to assemble, the cheapest pricepoint I'd recommend building these days, is right around $600 - assuming you reuse the HDD from the old build. Potential to reuse the case, depending on what it is. If the case remains functional/compatible, it's not going to be any worse in performance than most cheap new offerings.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Team MS30 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: GameMax Centauri ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.25 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $588.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 12:14 EST-0500

 

[cfouler]

I appreciate all the help. Here is what the computer now has.
485W HP485DB
GTX1050
Hi Fi A70U3P Motherboard
DDR3 8GB Mem.
AMD ATHLON X4v845
So, seeing this info. if he wants better performing computer , we should follow some of the previous advice and do a complete rebuild? Thanks

 

[GarrettL]

I appreciate all the help. Here is what the computer now has.
485W HP485DB
GTX1050
Hi Fi A70U3P Motherboard
DDR3 8GB Mem.
AMD ATHLON X4v845
So, seeing this info. if he wants better performing computer , we should follow some of the previous advice and do a complete rebuild? Thanks

Yes.

 

[DMAN999]

So, seeing this info. if he wants better performing computer , we should follow some of the previous advice and do a complete rebuild? Thanks

Yes !

 

[cfouler]

Is there a step by step video you can recommend that we can watch to help complete the rebuild?

 

[DMAN999]

Is there a step by step video you can recommend that we can watch to help complete the rebuild?

This one is decent:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npGL2-pRXlU

And here's another decent guide:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA-JzXV49YY

 

[cfouler]

My Son had his Grandma order him a GPU for Christmas. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti . I found this out and thought there had to be more to it than popping in a new card. So, he will have the most expensive part already bought, I think his current computer has a 1TB hard drive,cd dvd drive,it seems like the power supply may be iffy. Or sell the card and put the money towards a prebuilt.

 

[DMAN999]

Honestly assembling a PC is pretty easy as long as you take your time and follow those guides.
And you and your son will most likely end up enjoying doing it together. 😀

And if you use his existing Hard Drive, Video card and DVD Drive you could get something like this:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.35 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $486.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 16:24 EST-0500

 

[boju]

Where did your son's pc come from and which Windows is on it?