Suggestions for computer upgrade pleaseeee

[Chelston Low]

I am using a Dell XPS 8700 Series running a graphic card of AMD Radeon R9 200 Series.

Computer Specs:
-Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
-Memory: 16384MB RAM
-AMD Radeon (TM) R9 200 Series
-Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
-Total Power: 460W Max

Can i have some suggestions for the relevant upgrades? I have used this computer for more than 2 years without any upgrades and I feel its time i upgraded this computer of mine.

The games i usually play are on 1080P (csgo/rust/Dying Light) and am looking to play Battlefield1 after upgrading.

Thanks for any help guys 😀

 

[timeconsumer]

Your processor is fine, no need to upgrade there. Same with your memry.

An SSD would be a really nice addition, but won't improve gaming performance.

That leaves the GPU: Unfortunately R9 200 series doesn't tell us much. Except that it's an R9 280 at minimum. Find out exactly which model you have and we can give more information (http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/HowtoidentifythemodelofanATIgraphicscard.aspx). A word of warning though, many upgrades would likely require a new power supply.

 

[Chelston Low]

Yes just for an upgrade. I do not mind changing my power supply. But is the power supply the only thing to factor in when upgrading the graphic card? Btw i am using R9 270

 

[Chelston Low]

Btw any suggestions for upgrading the SSD? I am looking to improve the speed of the computer too

 

[maxalge]

Btw any suggestions for upgrading the SSD? I am looking to improve the speed of the computer too

samsung 850 evo

 

[maxalge]

Yes just for an upgrade. I do not mind changing my power supply. But is the power supply the only thing to factor in when upgrading the graphic card? Btw i am using R9 270

pcie slot and power supply

before we can recommend anything state your max budget, also make and model of your case and current power supply

 

[Chelston Low]

max budget is 400-500 sgd. Power supply is 460W max. pc case is the standard one for DELL xps 8700. Any idea whats the make and model of that?

 

[Chelston Low]

Btw may i know. How to check if the SSD that u recommended: Samsung 850 evo is compatible with my computer? And what size would u recommend?

 

[maxalge]

Btw may i know. How to check if the SSD that u recommended: Samsung 850 evo is compatible with my computer? And what size would u recommend?

as long as you have sata 2 or better on your motherboard it is compatible

250gb has a great price right now

 

[Chelston Low]

Hmm how do i know my motherboard has a stat 2? Sorry im bad with computer stuff haha

 

[maxalge]

Hmm how do i know my motherboard has a stat 2? Sorry im bad with computer stuff haha

looked it up, you should have at least one sata 3 plug

you want the ssd on that


and the other hard drives on the sata 2 plugs



page 13 and 14 of the owner's guide has them listed

ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_xps_desktop/xps-8700_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.pdf

 

[Chelston Low]

so according to the manual, currently i have SATA 0 & 1 occupied. So what i have to do now is plug a SSD into SATA 3? (no.14 in the manual) Btw what is the SSD powered by? do i have to have a power supply for that ?

 

[Chelston Low]

And is this the samsung 850 evo you are talking about? http://www.lazada.sg/samsung-850-evo-250gb-25-inch-sata-iii-internal-solid-state-drive-773037.html
there are quite a few diff models looking at here http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/?q=samsung+850+evo

 

[maxalge]

so according to the manual, currently i have SATA 0 & 1 occupied. So what i have to do now is plug a SSD into SATA 3? (no.14 in the manual) Btw what is the SSD powered by? do i have to have a power supply for that ?

look at your current hard drive, the ssd will need the same two cables


and yes, the power for it comes from the power supply which should have more than a single one

 

[Chelston Low]

Yes i have found that i have two more spare cables for the SSD. So i will have to get another of the blue SATA cable? and could u confirm which is the samsung 850 evo that you are referring to on this link? http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/?q=samsung+850+evo
There are quite a number and im not sure what are the differences in them

 

[maxalge]

Yes i have found that i have two more spare cables for the SSD. So i will have to get another of the blue SATA cable? and could u confirm which is the samsung 850 evo that you are referring to on this link? http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/?q=samsung+850+evo
There are quite a number and im not sure what are the differences in them

size, there are 120, 250, 500, and 1 tb versions

there are many people selling i guess, is this open market website?


just get the cheapest 250gb seller that is highly rated



yeah, you will need to get a sata-3 cable most likely

 

[Chelston Low]

Okay i guess i know which samsung 850 evo to pick then. http://www.lazada.sg/50cm-7-pin-sata-30-female-to-7-pin-sata-30-female-hdd-data-cableblue-export-intl-5574024.html Will this cable do?