Current Build (to be replaced):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-930 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-X58A-UD3R ATX LGA1366 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport 12 GB (3 x 4 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial - RealSSD C300 64 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 750 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 560 1 GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - Enthusiast 650 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320048
Why I am Upgrading: Motherboard keeps dropping the connection to my current hard drives and it's eight years old.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: <$1,000 all in after everything (less it better naturally)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies, work
Are you buying a monitor: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 at 60hz
Parts to Upgrade: Potentially everything though I'd like to reuse what I can from my old build
Do you need to buy OS: No, I have Windows 10 that will work
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever is the least expensive
Location: Frenchtown/Flemington, NJ, USA
Parts Preferences: Don't care though I've used intel with my current build
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
New Build (The 3 italicized items are from my old build that I would like to reuse if possible):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.39 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB SC GAMING Video Card ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:Corsair - Enthusiast 650 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus - PCE-AC68 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($84.37 @ OutletPC)
Total: $809.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Additional Questions:
1) I plan to continue gaming at 1920x1080 at 60hz so I don't need an insane graphics card but is the GTX 1060 good enough or too much?
2) I'm not sure if I went overkill on the memory; is 16GB too much or can I go with 8GB?
3) Is the stock CPU cooler good enough or do I need a better CPU cooler? If I need a better one, which one?
4) Is the PSU I have still ok or do I need more power/a new one, and is so which new one?
5) Is it worth getting a new case to use the front USB 3.0 ports or should I save my $?
Additional Comments:
1) I would prefer are more quiet PC so long as it doesn't break the budget.
2) I need to use WiFi hence the new adapter. The current adapter is outdated.
3) I don't care about aesthetic at all. Only functionality is important in my budget.
4) Work is using an ERP system, whether it's QB or Sage 100, and MS Office (mainly Excel) remotely via remote desktop.
5) I figured I'd swap out all the old hard drives and just got 1 500GB SSD with the new build. If that make sense?
6) I am open to a completely different build so long as it's in the budget and works with what I have/need. So if you have a better build/ideas please let me know.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-930 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-X58A-UD3R ATX LGA1366 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport 12 GB (3 x 4 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial - RealSSD C300 64 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 750 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 560 1 GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - Enthusiast 650 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320048
Why I am Upgrading: Motherboard keeps dropping the connection to my current hard drives and it's eight years old.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: <$1,000 all in after everything (less it better naturally)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies, work
Are you buying a monitor: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 at 60hz
Parts to Upgrade: Potentially everything though I'd like to reuse what I can from my old build
Do you need to buy OS: No, I have Windows 10 that will work
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever is the least expensive
Location: Frenchtown/Flemington, NJ, USA
Parts Preferences: Don't care though I've used intel with my current build
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
New Build (The 3 italicized items are from my old build that I would like to reuse if possible):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.39 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB SC GAMING Video Card ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:Corsair - Enthusiast 650 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus - PCE-AC68 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($84.37 @ OutletPC)
Total: $809.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Additional Questions:
1) I plan to continue gaming at 1920x1080 at 60hz so I don't need an insane graphics card but is the GTX 1060 good enough or too much?
2) I'm not sure if I went overkill on the memory; is 16GB too much or can I go with 8GB?
3) Is the stock CPU cooler good enough or do I need a better CPU cooler? If I need a better one, which one?
4) Is the PSU I have still ok or do I need more power/a new one, and is so which new one?
5) Is it worth getting a new case to use the front USB 3.0 ports or should I save my $?
Additional Comments:
1) I would prefer are more quiet PC so long as it doesn't break the budget.
2) I need to use WiFi hence the new adapter. The current adapter is outdated.
3) I don't care about aesthetic at all. Only functionality is important in my budget.
4) Work is using an ERP system, whether it's QB or Sage 100, and MS Office (mainly Excel) remotely via remote desktop.
5) I figured I'd swap out all the old hard drives and just got 1 500GB SSD with the new build. If that make sense?
6) I am open to a completely different build so long as it's in the budget and works with what I have/need. So if you have a better build/ideas please let me know.