Windows 8.1
AMD FX-8320
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L-M/USB3 (AM3R2)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (EVGA)
CoolerMaster GM Series G650M - 650 Watt
1TB SSD
2TB HDD
1TB HDD
My CPU has been getting very loud lately. I was getting blackscreen when gaming. A change out of the thermal paste has stopped the blackscreen, but it is idling at 50-55 celcius, and games are making it hit 70+.
In which order would you folks suggest I upgrade my parts?
The budget I have listed below is not my overall budget, but how much I can afford to spend in one go, once every couple of months.
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: €150-200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video/audio editing, games development, general surfing.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Mobo, RAM (can't afford gfx card upgrade atm).
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.komplett.ie, anywhere reputable really.
Location: Ireland.
Parts Preferences: Open to suggestions.
Overclocking: Nah.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently 1920x1080, probably last on my list to upgrade, but I would like to future proof my new components for 4K. Monitor recommendations not necessary at this time.
Additional Comments: Bling not required. Frequent software: Steam, Cyberlink Pro, Youtube, Reason, Blender, Unity.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My parts are very old, and my CPU is worrying me.
Thanks in advance.
AMD FX-8320
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L-M/USB3 (AM3R2)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (EVGA)
CoolerMaster GM Series G650M - 650 Watt
1TB SSD
2TB HDD
1TB HDD
My CPU has been getting very loud lately. I was getting blackscreen when gaming. A change out of the thermal paste has stopped the blackscreen, but it is idling at 50-55 celcius, and games are making it hit 70+.
In which order would you folks suggest I upgrade my parts?
The budget I have listed below is not my overall budget, but how much I can afford to spend in one go, once every couple of months.
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: €150-200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video/audio editing, games development, general surfing.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Mobo, RAM (can't afford gfx card upgrade atm).
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.komplett.ie, anywhere reputable really.
Location: Ireland.
Parts Preferences: Open to suggestions.
Overclocking: Nah.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently 1920x1080, probably last on my list to upgrade, but I would like to future proof my new components for 4K. Monitor recommendations not necessary at this time.
Additional Comments: Bling not required. Frequent software: Steam, Cyberlink Pro, Youtube, Reason, Blender, Unity.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My parts are very old, and my CPU is worrying me.
Thanks in advance.
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