- May 4, 2021
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I’m thinking of slowly upgrading my computer both for gaming (Skyrim/Borderlands 3) and for heavy programs like Photoshop and Unity. Sadly, I’m not very tech savvy and the computer repair store I used to visit closed down recently, so I was hoping someone here had some suggestions.
I’m on a bit of a budget – though I am hoping to do this upgrade over a few months so that I can spend what I need on each part to get quality rather than the cheapest prices. I figured I’d probably have to start with the motherboard first, right? Currently, I have another stick of 8gb RAM that I would like to add to my PC, but I’m worried the motherboard won’t be able to support it without overheating. Any help would be appreciated!
Specs:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Chassis: Aerocool strike-x one gaming mid-tower
PSU: Consair CX600
CPU: AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.50 GHz
RAM: Patriot 8gb DDR3
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
Storage: WD10EZEX - Hard drive - 1 TB - internal - 3.5-inch - SATA 6Gb/s
Approximate Purchase Date: I guess the sooner, the better? I don't mind waiting later to purchase things for a better option, but I'd like to at least start working on upgrading my system now
Budget Range: Currently between $600-800 after tax right now and again in two months.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: PC was mostly used as a family computer for web browsing and video watching, but now it's solely mine with the intent to use it as a gaming PC and to work on programs and art in Unity and Photoshop.
Are you buying a monitor: As of right now, no. If the system needs a better monitor to keep up with the new system then I will, later.
Parts to Upgrade: Uh... everything? Probably. I'm not sure.
Do you need to buy OS: Most likely if I get a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anything but Ebay? Again. Not very tech savvy, so I'm not too sure what are good websites to rely on. Amazon has kind of been my go-to for parts or electronics.
Location: North Carolina, USA
Parts Preferences: Intel, Consair, MSI, AMD and NVIDIA are brands I know and use, so...
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: I... don't know what that means.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
I’m on a bit of a budget – though I am hoping to do this upgrade over a few months so that I can spend what I need on each part to get quality rather than the cheapest prices. I figured I’d probably have to start with the motherboard first, right? Currently, I have another stick of 8gb RAM that I would like to add to my PC, but I’m worried the motherboard won’t be able to support it without overheating. Any help would be appreciated!
Specs:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Chassis: Aerocool strike-x one gaming mid-tower
PSU: Consair CX600
CPU: AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.50 GHz
RAM: Patriot 8gb DDR3
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
Storage: WD10EZEX - Hard drive - 1 TB - internal - 3.5-inch - SATA 6Gb/s
Approximate Purchase Date: I guess the sooner, the better? I don't mind waiting later to purchase things for a better option, but I'd like to at least start working on upgrading my system now
Budget Range: Currently between $600-800 after tax right now and again in two months.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: PC was mostly used as a family computer for web browsing and video watching, but now it's solely mine with the intent to use it as a gaming PC and to work on programs and art in Unity and Photoshop.
Are you buying a monitor: As of right now, no. If the system needs a better monitor to keep up with the new system then I will, later.
Parts to Upgrade: Uh... everything? Probably. I'm not sure.
Do you need to buy OS: Most likely if I get a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anything but Ebay? Again. Not very tech savvy, so I'm not too sure what are good websites to rely on. Amazon has kind of been my go-to for parts or electronics.
Location: North Carolina, USA
Parts Preferences: Intel, Consair, MSI, AMD and NVIDIA are brands I know and use, so...
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: I... don't know what that means.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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