Need some advice on my current setup!

[Andy211]

Hi there guys, not sure if this is the right section if it's not sorry in advance! I was just wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction in what needs upgraded on my setup to get the best out of it - as I don't want to be spending money on components that isn't necessarily needing upgraded etc.

Here's my build -

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1

CPU: AMD FX-6200 - Six Core Processor

RAM: 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3

Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX

GPU: 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (MSI)

Memory: 931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device (SATA)

Display: 22W_LCD_TV (1920x1080@30Hz)

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[Tradesman1]

I'd go CPU first, then GPU - though PSU will play in also and isn't listed

 

[Andy211]

I'd go CPU first, then GPU - though PSU will play in also and isn't listed

Woops I knew I missed something my PSU is a Corsair TX650 I hope that's good enough, do you have any recommendations on what CPU to go for with my current set up? I've just recently upgraded the GPU to the 960 due to my old card giving up (Don't tell me I choose a bad card?:/)

 

[dexxterlab97]

960 is a good card to go with. Not the best. Get a new motherboard to support intel cpu

 

[Tradesman1]

To get the best from what you have would go a 8350 CPU and good cooler, which will be a nice jump performance wise. The 960 is fine and can be upgraded down the road, if you have a good size budget would look to move to Intel.

 

[Andy211]

960 is a good card to go with. Not the best. Get a new motherboard to support intel cpu

To get the best from what you have would go a 8350 CPU and good cooler, which will be a nice jump performance wise. The 960 is fine and can be upgraded down the road, if you have a good size budget would look to move to Intel.

Ah alright, I was thinking of going to Intel I5 but no clue on which one would be best and what else I need along with it (Motherboard etc).

 

[Tradesman1]

Have a budget?

 

[Andy211]

Currently around £200-250

 

[Tradesman1]

With your budget, I'd wait till it's a bit bigger or simply go with the 8350

 

[Andy211]

When you say abit bigger how much are we talking? Haha, as I'd rather spend more for something if I knew it would be worth it in the long run if you get where I'm coming from

 

[Tradesman1]

That's exactly where I'm coming from 😉 You could get a very basic Intel CPU and mobo, but it prob wouldn't keep you happy long, much the same as not real pleased with what you have now, about $300 would get a good i5 and mobo that would keep you happy a couple years or more (maybe 😉 )

 

[Andy211]

Yea I'd rather get a better i5/mobo now instead of buying something that wouldn't do any good nor last long. Have you got any i5's in mind that would suit my build?

Also just wondering does my tv/monitor affect performance in anyway? It's quite old aswell 😛

 

[Tradesman1]

It can yes, think I'd look for an i5 6400 or 6500 and pair it with a H170 mobo

 

[Technologify]

MSI B150M BAZOOKA paired with i5 6500.... should give more fps in games (even with the same GTX 960)

 

[Andy211]

Ah okay thanks for the quick response guys! What kind of motherboard should I be looking for?

Pne more thing do any of you know any place that's doing good deals on i5's/mobos? at the moment

 

[dexxterlab97]

Pcpartpicker shows cheapest price.

 

[Andy211]

Alrighty so do any of you know what cooler I should go for? (I've got one already not sure on what it's called) and would I need any new ram etc?

Ps if anyone can make a build on that part picker on what to get would be much appreciated!

 

[Technologify]

It looks like you have a 30hz TV... gaming on a TV (especially at 30 FPS) really sucks....

What games do you play?

There's a big difference between 30 FPS and 60 FPS..... Take a look at this monitor:
http://www.ebuyer.com/702617-aoc-e2476vwm6-23-6-vga-hdmi-hd-monitor-e2476vwm6

Sorry for long reply...