pc upgrade what can i do?

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stone2737

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my current specs -
sabertooth 990fx motherboard
fx-8350 cpu
xfx 270x gpu
16 gigs of ram
850w powersupply
im looking to upgrade i got about 1500 to do it i want the best setup i can get with 1500 il upgrade anything dosent matter im just stuck between intel and AMD
 
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USD. Got it. Do you need a monitor, keyboard and mouse included in this build or just the tower? What are you looking to do with this Gaming, Video Editing, Development?

 
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If you've got $1500 US to spend, there's no reason not to go with an Intel build. I'd probably keep the case and depending on the manufacturer and model number, the power supply for the new system and try and sell your current core system (CPU/Mobo/RAM) for some extra cash.

I'd probably be looking at an Intel Core I5 Skylake processor, Z170 motherboard, and DDR4 RAM. Depending on the intended usage, you may want to consider a graphics card upgrade as well.

You would also need to consider your Operation System options. If you're currently running Windows 7 or 8/8.1, you may be able to re-install it on your new system. If you're running Windows 10, you would need to purchase a new license.

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Your CPU doesn't even need an upgrade. The 8350 is a perfectly good CPU. It's not worth spending hundred of dollars to get rid of an 8350 system to buy 1) a new motherboard 2) a new i5, 3) ddr4 ram, 4)a new copy of windows.

Just buy yourself a new R9 Fury X or 980 TI and you're set.
 
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and wolf could you put a build together for me im not good with intel i got a huge antec 1200 case a m2 silent pro 850w i could replace anything just around 1500 dollars a bit more would be alright i could sell parts but i want this build to run on max and smooth and i overclock a tiny bit also

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Here's what I'd consider as a $1500 "upgrade". Anything that does not have a price next to it is being salvaged from your current system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB) Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Classified ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($679.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 850W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1275.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-22 19:03 EST-0500

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yes it actually is, very much, especially with gaming. He will see upwards of 50% increase in fps depending on games, along with much better frame times.

and he can get some money back by selling his old outdated components.

you dont need to buy a new copy of windows

 
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you dont need to buy a new copy of windows
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Unless the OP currently has a retail version of Windows, per the license agreement, they will need a new Windows license for the new motherboard.

While Microsoft *may* be lenient and allow the OP to reuse the license on the new upgrade, I think it's safer to go ahead and get a new one (especially since even with the new license, they're still well under their proposed budget) since they won't have to worry about installing the old OS, updating that, and the upgrading to 10.

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considering i have a few hundred dollars left over is there any upgrades i can do like for example instead of the 4790k get the 6700k ( just newer tech) or for example the new z170a motherboards i got the cash and i just wanna dump it into my pc
 
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Well, let's see how this strikes your fancy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($632.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 850W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Plextor PX-891SA-26 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1439.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-23 14:40 EST-0500

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