Upgrading A VERY OLD build. Looking for Help.

[Dasa94]

So hi guys.

I am going to build a new PC as my current PC is almost dead. Just taking Last breaths 😀
Current specs are :
Core 2 Duo E7400 @2.80
2gb Ram DDR2
320 gb HDD
Cooler Master GX 550W PSU
HD 7750.
As for monitor currently using Acer AL1702W with 1440x900 resolution. Will buy a new 1080p monitor too.

As you can see its clearly TOO old 😀
so what im thinking about getting is this build

i5 4570
Asus H81M-E
1 TB HD
4 gb ram ( will get another 4gb)
for the graphics card im thinking about MSI r9 280x
was also thinking about getting a better PSU because i have heard that Cooler master aint any good so if this PSU can run the system then its good if not then i will have to buy a new one.

Any suggestions on the build ? etc.
Help appreciated. Thanks 😛

 

[Obnoxious]

What's your budget and where are you from, the United States? To be honest, you seem to have a decent upgrade path but for future upgrades sake, you could look for a motherboard with 4 RAM slots perhaps? Not absolutely necessary but could be considered.

PSU wise, try to purchase any unit by SeaSonic, XFX, Antec, Corsair (try to avoid Corsair CX/Builder series) and EVGA. SeaSonic produce the best power supplies in the business, and all XFX power supplies are not manufactured by XFX, instead they're actually manufactured by SeaSonic and sold under the brand XFX. So SeaSonic/XFX is ideal if you want the best quality power supply (SeaSonic also manufacturer for other brands). You could also consider a semi-modular power supply if you're serious about cable management, but the prices for semi-modular are higher than non-modular/fully wired.

The R9 280X is a solid card, and to be honest, the rest of your upgrade seems ideal.

All the best.

 

[zeyuanfu]

How much is your budget?

 

[zeyuanfu]

What's your budget and where are you from, the United States? To be honest, you seem to have a decent upgrade path but for future upgrades sake, you could look for a motherboard with 4 RAM slots perhaps? Not absolutely necessary but could be considered.

PSU wise, try to purchase any unit by SeaSonic, XFX, Antec, Corsair (try to avoid Corsair CX/Builder series) and EVGA. SeaSonic produce the best power supplies in the business, and all XFX power supplies are not manufactured by XFX, instead they're actually manufactured by SeaSonic and sold under the brand XFX. So SeaSonic/XFX is ideal if you want the best quality power supply (SeaSonic also manufacturer for other brands). You could also consider a semi-modular power supply if you're serious about cable management, but the prices for semi-modular are higher than non-modular/fully wired.

The R9 280X is a solid card, and to be honest, the rest of your upgrade seems ideal.

All the best.

I would say Super Flower-made units by EVGA are also one of the best. Compared to, let's say an EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2, an equivalent Seasonic of XFX unit seems kinda overpriced.

 

[Wolfshadw]

I'd probably forgo the new graphics card for now. Pick it up at the same time as the new 1920x1080 monitor.

Instead, I'd go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $435.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 14:31 EDT-0400

-Wolf sends

 

[Dasa94]

What's your budget and where are you from, the United States? To be honest, you seem to have a decent upgrade path but for future upgrades sake, you could look for a motherboard with 4 RAM slots perhaps? Not absolutely necessary but could be considered.

PSU wise, try to purchase any unit by SeaSonic, XFX, Antec, Corsair (try to avoid Corsair CX/Builder series) and EVGA. SeaSonic produce the best power supplies in the business, and all XFX power supplies are not manufactured by XFX, instead they're actually manufactured by SeaSonic and sold under the brand XFX. So SeaSonic/XFX is ideal if you want the best quality power supply (SeaSonic also manufacturer for other brands). You could also consider a semi-modular power supply if you're serious about cable management, but the prices for semi-modular are higher than non-modular/fully wired.

The R9 280X is a solid card, and to be honest, the rest of your upgrade seems ideal.

All the best.

Well im from Pakistan 😀. So as you will know sites like newegg etc dont really ship directly here and it would be alot of hassle to buy and get someone to ship it here etc. So i can like Spend 400-500 USD on this build.

Also which else motherboard should i go for if not this ? I especially dont like this cuz its Micro factor but a friend who knows more about this than me told me that i should take this so yeah thats why i asked here 😛

 

[Dasa94]

I'd probably forgo the new graphics card for now. Pick it up at the same time as the new 1920x1080 monitor.

Instead, I'd go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $435.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 14:31 EDT-0400

-Wolf sends

Actually i wanted to buy tthe card now because the Prices of these stuff is more than what you get on sites like newegg etc. I am getting a good deal on the card thats like 279USD. Which in the market or online sites got for almost 400USD.

 

[Dasa94]

Also guys one other thing i wanted to ask was that if i go for 280x which one should i go for ?
These are the thread of a site here locally. He's selling them cheaper than the market rates so i was thinking of buying on of the two so take a look at this too 😛

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f64/powercolor-r9-280x-3gb-gddr5-205944/

OR

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f64/msi-r9-280x-gaming-3g-207004/

THANKS ! 😛

 

[8350rocks]

I have actually tested several power color cards. Between those 2 I would say pick the more affordable one. All things being the same, then either card would work just fine!

 

[zeyuanfu]

Although MSI cuts some corners on their motherboards, and their QC isn't the best, whichever is the cheapest, like 8350rocks said would do.

 

[Dasa94]

If i can get both in the same price then ?

 

[Dasa94]

Anyone ?

 

[Wolfshadw]

If they're the same price, take your pick.

-Wolf sends

 

[Dasa94]

If they're the same price, take your pick.

-Wolf sends

Does anyone of those got any pros or cons against the other ?

 

[tomtsir]

Whqt games you want to play? If you want to play bf4 or somethinf like this ....take a new mb socket 775 that is ddr3 competitive....take 8 gigs of ram and a cpu cooler like cs 212 evo to go to 3.5 ghz...

 

[Dasa94]

Whqt games you want to play? If you want to play bf4 or somethinf like this ....take a new mb socket 775 that is ddr3 competitive....take 8 gigs of ram and a cpu cooler like cs 212 evo to go to 3.5 ghz...

any links or something for that mb ? also i dont actually wish to overclock Cpu or anything but i might in the future so that is why i was thinking about 280x.

Also i will probably play everything from FPS to mmo. 😛

 

[8350rocks]

Honestly, if they are the same price, I would pick the power color card. I have had great luck with them, and they seem to work really well and run reasonably quiet as well...

 

[Dasa94]

Honestly, if they are the same price, I would pick the power color card. I have had great luck with them, and they seem to work really well and run reasonably quiet as well...

Any idea on which card runs cooler ? i dont really care about the noise as im not bothered by it so i wanna know which card will run cooler.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Hmm, I would believe the cards offer the same cooling, although there might be a 1-3 degree difference. The MSI card has a higher clock speed, but I wouldn't trust their QC... I would say the MSI card if you want better performance and the Powercolor card if you want to go with a company that will actually HELP you.