[SOLVED] Time for a New Build??

[jedibowen]

Hey Guys....getting back into PC gaming and think its time to leave console behind. Been playing Ark and hope to play new games in the future. Question I have is....should I upgrade certain parts...replace some keep some....or start from scratch. I have roughly $1,000.00 USD to use...but less would be better. Thanks in advance for the help!!

My current PC is running:
ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO AM3 AMD 785G Micro ATX AMD Mobo
AMD A10-5800k
EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC Gaming, 4GB GDDR5
G.Skill Ares Series 16gb (2x8GB) 240-Pin DDR SDRAM 1866
Seagate SATA 500GB 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s Internal
Seagate 500GB SSD (Not sure of model...sorry)
Raidmax Hybrid 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V etc....psu

 

[logainofhades]

There is no way those specs are correct, as that CPU is not an AM3 based chip. I would say it is time for a new rig, regardless. You could reuse your storage. For future reference, never use a Raidmax psu. They are quite bad, quality wise.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB VENTUS Video Card ($489.99 @ Amazon)
Case: RIOTORO - CR480 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $988.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 17:15 EST-0500

Assuming 1080p gaming, so this would also be fine, if you really do not want to spend that close to your limit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING AMP Video Card ($367.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: RIOTORO - CR480 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $866.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 17:17 EST-0500

 

[jedibowen]

There is no way those specs are correct, as that CPU is not an AM3 based chip. I would say it is time for a new rig, regardless. You could reuse your storage. For future reference, never use a Raidmax psu. They are quite bad, quality wise.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB VENTUS Video Card ($489.99 @ Amazon)
Case: RIOTORO - CR480 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $988.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 17:15 EST-0500

Assuming 1080p gaming, so this would also be fine, if you really do not want to spend that close to your limit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING AMP Video Card ($367.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: RIOTORO - CR480 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $866.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 17:17 EST-0500

Thanks! I might be wrong on mobo....correct on CPU though. I built 9 years ago and upgraded GPU, RAM and SSD since. Would my current GPU hold me over sufficiently? Just thinking outloud to change mobo, CPU, PSU and ram to start and piece mail the rest as money is easier. Thought?

 

[logainofhades]

Yes, you could reuse the, if money is an issue. Your gaming should improve, as I am quite certain your current CPU is keeping your GPU from reaching its max potential. I didn't know what case you had, hence the new one. As long as your case is an ATX and not an M-atx, you should be fine.

 

[jedibowen]

Thanks again!! Case is all good.

 

[logainofhades]

HAF 922? I used to have that one too. Good case.

 

[jedibowen]

YEp...love it. Need to add cooling this time around.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

The 1050ti is ok, but still entry level. If you wanted to cut cost but boost performance, you could also go with an RX 580 8gb, or an RX 570. Either of those should be a big jump over the 1050ti, but with new cards coming out, they seem to be going down in pricing.

 

[ElectrO_90]

Sure you dont need a 2060 or whatever, that's just not essential.
At least with the build above you will unlock your GPU to its full potential and can upgrade whenever you feel that card isn't giving you the best.
The system for the AMD above is quite good

Just remember this, if you sold your PC as it is now, you would easily be sold, rather than selling "parts".
Sell the system you have for $3-400 and get a complete new one.
500GB SSDs are quite cheap now and a 1660 card would be ideal for you. - Just a thought

 

[jedibowen]

Trust me...selling is a thought....only problem I feel I run into is being without a PC for at least a week. I think it comes down to begging my wife to let me spend up front and return money later. I am a slave to the one who spends all my money...LOL.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Do you happen to live near a Microcenter? They pretty much for most things are online pricing and will match newegg/amazon much of the time. And the good thing is you could walk out with stuff same day.