New Build Need Help.

[Fallen_Empire99]

I Want a new motherboard cpu gpu ssd ext. just want a rig to run stuff in high or ultra but don't want to break the bank I've had this set up for 3 years and REALLY want to upgrade but don't know where to even start.



Current set up

Cooler Master HAF mid

Asus OC GTX550ti-GPU
N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)-Motherboard
AMD Athlon II X4 650-CPU
500w-PSU
8gb Ram

 

[Jduke98]

this should be of some help
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c02560084

It is the model of your motherboard. On the bottom it shows the supported upgrades for your motherboard.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Define "don't want to break the bank". Offering component suggestions without a budget is a little pointless. What are the model numbers of your current PSU and RAM? What resolution does your monitor run at? What will you be using the system for other than gaming? We have a *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* sticky at the top of the forum that will give you all the information you should provide to receive good component recommendations.

 

[Fallen_Empire99]

Define "don't want to break the bank". Offering component suggestions without a budget is a little pointless. What are the model numbers of your current PSU and RAM? What resolution does your monitor run at? What will you be using the system for other than gaming? We have a *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* sticky at the top of the forum that will give you all the information you should provide to receive good component recommendations.

Sorry for the lack of info I just googled PC forums and didnt really put much info or thought into the post i was thinking around 700-800$ worth of part upgrades monitor is 1920 1080 and I mean ill be using it basically just for gaming i have over a TB of memory filled with just games alone and nothing more, thats truly all i use my PC for my RAM is DDR3-1333 PSU is Rosewill CAPSTONE-550 550W

 

[shortstuff_mt]

If you're just looking to upgrade the CPU, motherboard, GPU, and SSD for gaming in the $700-$800 range then here are some components to consider:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $765.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 00:32 EST-0500