Looking for some suggestions for upgrading my computer

[Navr09]

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to make a few upgrades on my PC (motherboard,GPU and PSU).

Currently the processor I have is an i5 i3450 (3rd gen).

I would like suggestions on a good motherboard (Asus/Gigabyte) between 6000-7000 INR (approx $90-$110)

I am not able to identify the chipset type but the socket type is LGA 1155. So compatibility between the Mobo and CPU is of highest preference.
It would also be good if the MoBo had USB 3 ports since the current one has no USB 3 support.


I would also like suggestions on a PSU (600-650W, with atleast a Gold Rating). I had shortlisted the Corsair SF600 and the RM650. Which one of these should I chose? Or would you recommend better ones.

Apart from that I'm planning to upgrade my GPU to GTX 1070 when it launches soon.

So I hope that the GPU,CPU and PSU will be compatible with the MoBo that you will suggest.

Looking forward to your replies
Thank you.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

What is your total budget?

 

[Navr09]

What is your total budget?

Total budget is about $800.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

In rupees, I'm from India too.

 

[logainofhades]

Why are you wanting a new motherboard?

 

[Navr09]

In rupees, I'm from India too.

INR 45000.
That's assuming that the GTX 1070 will be within INR 30000.

Why are you wanting a new motherboard?

I need a new motherboard because it's giving me lots of frequent USB connectivity issues and also it does not have any USB 3 support. It's become slightly outdated. The issue is, if I change my motherboard now, then later if I try and change my CPU, I'll need to change the motherboard too, due to socket compatibility.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

In rupees, I'm from India too.

INR 45000.
That's assuming that the GTX 1070 will be within INR 30000.

Why are you wanting a new motherboard?

I need a new motherboard because it's giving me lots of frequent USB connectivity issues and also it does not have any USB 3 support. It's become slightly outdated. The issue is, if I change my motherboard now, then later if I try and change my CPU, I'll need to change the motherboard too, due to socket compatibility.

There is no motherboard like that 🙁
Time for a full upgrade I guess!

 

[Navr09]

In rupees, I'm from India too.

INR 45000.
That's assuming that the GTX 1070 will be within INR 30000.

Why are you wanting a new motherboard?

I need a new motherboard because it's giving me lots of frequent USB connectivity issues and also it does not have any USB 3 support. It's become slightly outdated. The issue is, if I change my motherboard now, then later if I try and change my CPU, I'll need to change the motherboard too, due to socket compatibility.

There is no motherboard like that 🙁
Time for a full upgrade I guess!

Ok, assuming I need to change my motherboard and processor both, and if I could drag my budget upto INR 60000, out of which 30k is for the gpu, what MoBo, PSU (600-650W) and CPU would you recommend?

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Try local stores and other sites for cheaper prices.

Intel Core i5 6500: RS. 15,990
http://www.amazon.in/Intel-LGA1151-Socket-Turbo-Boost/dp/B010T6CWI2?tag=googinhydr18418-21
Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2 DDR4: RS. 5,950
http://www.amazon.in/Gigabyte-GA-H110M-S2-Intel-Generation-Motherboard/dp/B019ZLM7A0/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513hRSwOIuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=09N94X3NXA8W14KQP8G3
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4: Rs. 3,750
http://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-2400Mhz-Desktop-F4-2400C15D-8GRR/dp/B00XNADM8Q/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448178088&sr=1-18&keywords=DDR4
Seasonic S12II-620w PSU: RS. 6,350
http://www.amazon.in/SEASONIC-S12II-SUPPLY-BRONZE-CERTIFICATION/dp/B005O8POA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463669309&sr=1-2&keywords=Seasonic+S12II

Grand total: Rs. 32,040

 

[Navr09]

Try local stores and other sites for cheaper prices.

Intel Core i5 6500: RS. 15,990
http://www.amazon.in/Intel-LGA1151-Socket-Turbo-Boost/dp/B010T6CWI2?tag=googinhydr18418-21
Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2 DDR4: RS. 5,950
http://www.amazon.in/Gigabyte-GA-H110M-S2-Intel-Generation-Motherboard/dp/B019ZLM7A0/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513hRSwOIuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=09N94X3NXA8W14KQP8G3
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4: Rs. 3,750
http://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-2400Mhz-Desktop-F4-2400C15D-8GRR/dp/B00XNADM8Q/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448178088&sr=1-18&keywords=DDR4
Seasonic S12II-620w PSU: RS. 6,350
http://www.amazon.in/SEASONIC-S12II-SUPPLY-BRONZE-CERTIFICATION/dp/B005O8POA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463669309&sr=1-2&keywords=Seasonic+S12II

Grand total: Rs. 32,040

Wow. Thank you so much for you suggestions.
I already have Kingston Fury HyperX 8gb. So I don't think I'll need RAM for now.
So maybe a better processor with the added 4k?

And will the upgrade be future proof for atleast another 2-3 years?

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Try local stores and other sites for cheaper prices.

Intel Core i5 6500: RS. 15,990
http://www.amazon.in/Intel-LGA1151-Socket-Turbo-Boost/dp/B010T6CWI2?tag=googinhydr18418-21
Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2 DDR4: RS. 5,950
http://www.amazon.in/Gigabyte-GA-H110M-S2-Intel-Generation-Motherboard/dp/B019ZLM7A0/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513hRSwOIuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=09N94X3NXA8W14KQP8G3
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4: Rs. 3,750
http://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-2400Mhz-Desktop-F4-2400C15D-8GRR/dp/B00XNADM8Q/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448178088&sr=1-18&keywords=DDR4
Seasonic S12II-620w PSU: RS. 6,350
http://www.amazon.in/SEASONIC-S12II-SUPPLY-BRONZE-CERTIFICATION/dp/B005O8POA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463669309&sr=1-2&keywords=Seasonic+S12II

Grand total: Rs. 32,040

Wow. Thank you so much for you suggestions.
I already have Kingston Fury HyperX 8gb. So I don't think I'll need RAM for now.
So maybe a better processor with the added 4k?

And will the upgrade be future proof for atleast another 2-3 years?

Yes, it will be good. You need DDR4 ram, so you need to buy this kit now.

 

[logainofhades]

GIGABYTE GA-B150M-DS3H 32GB DDR3 INTEL MOTHERBOARD ( So you can reuse your current ram)
i5 6500
SEASONIC 650W POWER SUPPLY (SS-650AM)

Found those on https://www.theitdepot.com/ It came out to 30075.

 

[Navr09]

Try local stores and other sites for cheaper prices.

Intel Core i5 6500: RS. 15,990
http://www.amazon.in/Intel-LGA1151-Socket-Turbo-Boost/dp/B010T6CWI2?tag=googinhydr18418-21
Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2 DDR4: RS. 5,950
http://www.amazon.in/Gigabyte-GA-H110M-S2-Intel-Generation-Motherboard/dp/B019ZLM7A0/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513hRSwOIuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=09N94X3NXA8W14KQP8G3
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4: Rs. 3,750
http://www.amazon.in/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-2400Mhz-Desktop-F4-2400C15D-8GRR/dp/B00XNADM8Q/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448178088&sr=1-18&keywords=DDR4
Seasonic S12II-620w PSU: RS. 6,350
http://www.amazon.in/SEASONIC-S12II-SUPPLY-BRONZE-CERTIFICATION/dp/B005O8POA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463669309&sr=1-2&keywords=Seasonic+S12II

Grand total: Rs. 32,040

Wow. Thank you so much for you suggestions.
I already have Kingston Fury HyperX 8gb. So I don't think I'll need RAM for now.
So maybe a better processor with the added 4k?

And will the upgrade be future proof for atleast another 2-3 years?

Yes, it will be good. You need DDR4 ram, so you need to buy this kit now.

Why will I be needing the DDR4 RAM for? The DDR 3 RAM won't be compatible?

 

[Alan Caldwell]

It won't be compatible.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

GIGABYTE GA-B150M-DS3H 32GB DDR3 INTEL MOTHERBOARD ( So you can reuse your current ram)
i5 6500
SEASONIC 650W POWER SUPPLY (SS-650AM)

Found those on https://www.theitdepot.com/ It came out to 30075.

That site has shipping charges, so not feasible. DDR3 with Skylake isn't good, remember only DDR3L and DDR4 are supported officially.

Sources:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/skylake-memory-support,30185.html#xtor=RSS-181
http://wccftech.com/skylake-does-not-support-ddr3-damage-ddr3l-only/
http://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/anton-shilov/intel-prolonged-usage-of-ddr3-memory-at-default-voltages-can-damage-skylake/

 

[logainofhades]

The motherboard shows support for DDR3 and DDR3L.

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5577#sp

Support for DDR3/DDR3L 1866(OC)/1600/1333 MHz memory modules

 

[Alan Caldwell]

The motherboard shows support for DDR3 and DDR3L.

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5577#sp

Support for DDR3/DDR3L 1866(OC)/1600/1333 MHz memory modules

Does show, but read the articles.

 

[logainofhades]

I have read that stuff. Also read this review. Skylake can work with regular DDR3. Motherboard is what controls ram compatibility. The whole voltage thing is an Intel recommendation. Just like you weren't supposed to run ram higher than a certain voltage, with Haswell, yet plenty of people did with high end DDR3 2400 kits.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asrock-fatal1ty-z170-gaming-k4-d3-ddr4-vs-ddr3,4431-2.html

Haswell is still an option, but you lose out on any future upgrades.