help me buy better PC.

[Mohsin308]

So i have two choices
1)Specs:-
GPU : EVGA GTX 770 SUPERCLOCKED EDITION
CPU : Intel Core i3 2120
Motherboard : AsRock H61m-hvs
RAM : 8 gb Ram (2x4) Running at 1333mhz
HDDs : 1 TB ( 1x Seagate Barracuda 500gb + Toshiba 500gb 2.5)
PSU : XFX 650w PRO CORE EDITION
price:327 US Dollar

2)intel core i5 2500 processor
3.3 ghz speed
8gb ram
500 gb hdd
win7-64 bit
dvd writer
Price:165 US Dollar

So which should i buy,i have a gpu and dont have money for first pc,should i wait to save more money or go for the the second one.

 

[velocityg4]

What motherboard and PSU is in the first one? Is it something like a Dell or HP? If so which model and is a Mini Tower or Small Form Factor.

Given the price difference. You could buy PC 2 then install just as good a PSU and GPU yourself. Then have a better computer for the money. But that all depends on my other questions.

 

[theonerm2]

Are you from the US and why are those your only choices?

 

[Mohsin308]

i have other choices but these looks reasonable, these are on sale pcs used ofcourse, but if u think i can get better parts in that range do let me know. Btw i live in Uae,Dubai.

 

[Obakasama]

You mentioned you have a graphics card in your opening post. What is it? If it's as good as the GTX 770 or better it would be a reason to prefer the second PC with the i5-2500.

 

[Mohsin308]

i will buy rx480 for the second pc soon but would it bottleneck the gpu? would it be a good build for gaming?

 

[Obakasama]

Personally I'm not sure. But the question of matching an i5-2500 with an RX 480 has come up before: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3222288/2500-480.html

It would seem to be a good match.

 

[Mohsin308]

so a rx480 would be better with 15 2500 than i3 2120 with gtx 770?

 

[Mohsin308]

Would a rx480 fit in this pc or would i have to buy a new case http://imgur.com/a/OSJQn

 

[Obakasama]

Gut reaction: probably not.

Truthfully it will depend on the actual RX 480 model you intend to purchase and the dimensions of your case there. Looking at the pictures the case is like a small form factor one. If so, you would require a graphics card which conforms to that size. A photo of the back would be more informative but still no substitute for actual dimensions.

 

[velocityg4]

so a rx480 would be better with 15 2500 than i3 2120 with gtx 770?

Much better. The Rx 480 is faster and newer than a GTX 770. The i5 2500 is faster than an i3 2120.

Would a rx480 fit in this pc or would i have to buy a new case http://imgur.com/a/OSJQn

No it would not fit. That case is a Small Form Factor (SFF). You want to avoid those like the plague. Very few GPUs will fit in that style case. Only very low end units.

As for a new case. What brand is that computer. Dell uses a proprietary layout. You are not going to get it into a new case unless you drill new mount points in the replacement case. It's not a Herculean task. Although it can be daunting if you aren't handy.

When it comes to buying a used computer. Buying a case is a losing proposition. Once you pay for the case you may as well have paid the extra money initially for a used computer with the proper case. Unless you want a new case for aesthetic reasons or got a killer deal.

You want to avoid Small Form Factor (SFF) cases. A dead giveaway is the optical drive is mounted parallel rather than perpendicular to the height of the case. You also have to be wary of a BTX layout. BTX is generally mounted on the left. The problem being many have the PCIe x16 slot as the first slot. Making a double wide card impossible. You want it to be the second slot in this layout.

Here is a good deal on a desktop
Dell Optiplex 7010
- Core i5-3570 3.4Ghz
- 4GB RAM
- 500GB HD
- Windows 10 Pro
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-OptiPlex-7010-Mini-Tower-Intel-Core-i5-3570-3-40-GHz-51BC-/192087538710?hash=item2cb94f3c16:g:jfMAAOSwo4pYiRIn

Then upgrade it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Kingston Predator 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($169.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.89 @ B&H)
Total: $271.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 09:53 EDT-0400


If you want to save money on memory. You can look at buying used memory. It must be DDR3, at least 1600mhz, 240 pin, non-ECC (don’t get ECC/server memory, maximum size 4GB per module, up to 4x4GB (16GB Total).

I know the Dell Optiplex 390, 3010, 3020, 790, 7010 and 7020 mini tower (MT) models will work. They just need upgrades. The 700/7000 series has more RAM slots so is better and usually runs the about the same price.

You don’t have to limit yourself to Core i5/i7. You can also look at Intel Xeon. So if you can get a good deal on a Dell Precision T3600 or T3610 or HP Z420 with a Quad Core or 6 Core Xeon of at least 3.2Ghz. Those are good buys as well. They should already have a PSU which will support the Rx 480 and will likely already have enough RAM.

This HP Z420 is ready to go. All you need is the Radeon Rx 480. You can upgrade Windows to Windows 10. Although you will likely want a larger hard drive. This is actually a much faster and far more upgradeable system.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Z420-Intel-E5-1620-3-6GHz-8GB-250GB-HDD-FirePro-V4900-Win-7-C-Grade-/142323527040?hash=item212324ad80:gzUAAOSwax5YucZS
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($169.99 @ B&H)
Total: $219.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 10:23 EDT-0400

Here is an even better HP Z420 Deal. All you need to do is add the Rx 480 and perform the free Windows 10 updgrade. The 750GB HD should hold you over for a while.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Z420-Intel-E5-1620-3-6GHz-8GB-750GB-HDD-FirePro-V4900-Win-7-C-Grade-/122408516398?hash=item1c801dbb2e:gzUAAOSwax5YucZS