Build Advice Upgrade help

[DawsonLoewig]

Just looking to upgrade but don't know where to start or what to buy that would be an upgrade.

CPU: Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI Z390-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX500 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Kingston NV1 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI ARMOR Radeon RX 580 8 GB Video Card
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Bronze 550 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920 x 1080 75 Hz Monitor x2

 

[redxmoonx]

What's your budget?

 

[DawsonLoewig]

What's your budget?

Don't want to break the bank but like a reasonable upgrade probably max I'm willing to spend on apiece of hardware is like 200 but if that's not possible then I'll have to go up

 

[Lafong]

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z390-A-PRO/support#cpu

Supported processor list for that motherboard.

The 9900K on that list has about a 17 percent advantage over your 9100F.

I'd be reluctant to go with the 9900K. I'd save more money until I could afford a new motherboard and a much newer processor than 9th generation.

But I don't know about your expectations or how much you might be willing to spend if it came to that.

 

[DawsonLoewig]

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z390-A-PRO/support#cpu

Supported processor list for that motherboard.

The 9900K on that list has about a 17 percent advantage over your 9100F.

I'd be reluctant to go with the 9900K. I'd save more money until I could afford a new motherboard and a much newer processor than 9th generation.

But I don't know about your expectations or how much you might be willing to spend if it came to that.

What should I be looking for when searching for a motherboard and also would you have any suggestions on what to get

 

[Lafong]

You need to state your top dollar budget.

And where you might actually buy from....what web site.

If a gaming PC, what games and at what settings?

If not gaming, tell us the purpose of the PC.

400 budget is one thing; 800 is quite different.

If budget is tight, maybe you can reuse your RAM and drives.

Power supply probably a good candidate for replacement.

What case do you have now?

All depends on where you draw the line on cost.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Would this be within your budget?

reuse case, ram, cooler and storage

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($207.30 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $792.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-10-11 05:11 EDT-0400

 

[DawsonLoewig]

You need to state your top dollar budget.

And where you might actually buy from....what web site.

If a gaming PC, what games and at what settings?

If not gaming, tell us the purpose of the PC.

400 budget is one thing; 800 is quite different.

If budget is tight, maybe you can reuse your RAM and drives.

Power supply probably a good candidate for replacement.

What case do you have now?

All depends on where you draw the line on cost.

You need to state your top dollar budget.

And where you might actually buy from....what web site.

If a gaming PC, what games and at what settings?

If not gaming, tell us the purpose of the PC.

400 budget is one thing; 800 is quite different.

If budget is tight, maybe you can reuse your RAM and drives.

Power supply probably a good candidate for replacement.

What case do you have now?

All depends on where you draw the line on cost.

It is for gaming

Play on lowest graphical setting for most of those games and I still have hiccups from time to time even on lowest.

For case I have no idea, I didn't build it and it has no symbol or any barcode or serial number on it.

Budget is relatively tight but am willing to spend money to upgrade it cause it hasn't been upgraded since I got it like 6 years ago.

 

[DawsonLoewig]

It is for gaming

Play on lowest graphical setting for most of those games and I still have hiccups from time to time even on lowest.

For case I have no idea, I didn't build it and it has no symbol or any barcode or serial number on it.

Budget is relatively tight but am willing to spend money to upgrade it cause it hasn't been upgraded since I got it like 6 years ago.

Won't let me say what games I play idk how to get around that

 

[DawsonLoewig]

Would this be within your budget?

reuse case, ram, cooler and storage

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($207.30 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $792.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-10-11 05:11 EDT-0400

Yeah this seems good, if I can't get them all at the same time what should I prioritize.

 

[kira-faye]

Yeah this seems good, if I can't get them all at the same time what should I prioritize.

You pretty much need the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and PSU all at the same time. It's that and the GPU. You can get the GPU first and use it with your existing system but your PSU may not be enough for it.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

GPU and PSU or Mobo and CPU

 

[DawsonLoewig]

GPU and PSU or Mobo and CPU

What would you recommend for a case for MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard since I don't know what case I currently have and would rather get a better case

 

[Lafong]

What would you recommend for a case for MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard since I don't know what case I currently have and would rather get a better case

Cases are HIGHLY personal. Some people pay more attention to how they look than how they function.

Suit yourself within your budget.

Do you demand a glass side panel?

Do you demand an external DVD mounting bay?

I'd try to get something that has 2 fan mounts on the front side and one in the back; all 120 mm or larger. Pretty easy to find that. Fan mounts elsewhere not necessarily an advantage.

Your case has to be wide enough to accept your CPU cooler. This can be a big deal. Be careful.

Look at Phanteks; Lian-Li; Fractal Design; certain models from Corsair; maybe a few others.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

A good case with included fans and front panel type c:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2MwmP6/montech-air-903-max-atx-mid-tower-case-air-903-max-b