[SOLVED] Upgrading Gaming Computer

SasquatchNunu

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I have about $600 to spend, I mainly play World of Warcraft. I would like to upgrade my CPU and Motherboard, along with monitor.. Any suggestions on a brand/model would be greatly appreciated.

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*DMI BIOS*
vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
version: 2304
date: 05/26/2015
*Motherboard*
Manufacturer: ASUS
Vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model: H81M-D PLUS (0x000002D3 - 0x45CC87B0)
Revision: Rev X.0x
*CPU*
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Package (platform ID): Socket 1150 LGA (0x1)
Number of Cores: 4
Core Speed: 799.6MHz
Clock speed: 3200.0 MHz
Base frequency (cores)&(Ext.): 99.9 MHz
Multiplier x Bus Speed: 8.0 x 99.9 MHz

*Graphics Card*
Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Core Clock: 1607.0 MHz (Graphics)
Memory Clock: 4006.8 MHz (Memory)
*Software*
Windows Version: Microsoft Windows 10 (10.0) Home 64-bit (Build 17763)
DirectX Version: 12.0
*Monitor*
Model: Samsung S32D850
Size: 32.1 inches
Max Resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440) @ 60 Hz
Display Type: LED
Response Time: 5 ms
Color Support: 1 B

 
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Unless you are overclocking heavily, the stock cooler is pretty sufficient to run it. If you want to overclock heavily, you should go with a x470 board. They come with better power phases and VRMs...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-09 04:55 EST-0500
Something like this should be good...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($199.99 @ B&H)
Total: $524.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-08 23:32 EST-0500
 

SasquatchNunu

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What do you make of the monitor I am currently using? Model: Samsung (SD32D850) I'd like to get something that has G-Sync capabilities.. A 27 inch monitor is the smallest id go. Any other CPU's or MBU's you'd recommended? Those seem old
 
Those seem old

You are confusing r5 with i5 2nd gen...
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4570-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600X/2770vs3956

If you want a proper GSync 27", it will be pretty expensive...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($462.64 @ Amazon)
Total: $462.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-09 00:32 EST-0500

Your initial post did not have your system details. I would say, look into the used market for a 4770/4790/k in good condition, and that will give you plenty of performance increase on your current platform.
 

SasquatchNunu

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If I get both:
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
I am running both HDD Seasgate 1TB and Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB
By the way my PSU is a 600W Corsair CX
Why do you suggest new memory? Are there any other memory sticks you recommended that'd be a little cheaper in price?
 


Current gen. platforms do not support DDR3 anymore. You will need DDR4.
 


You can get this... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qGqbt6/gskill-memory-f43200c16d16gvgb

That CX is old model and not the best quality. If you have any budget left after all these upgrades, you can get a better PSU... https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/
 

SasquatchNunu

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Also with AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor a my CPU wouldn't I need to worry about getting a better cooler? Ive read they run hot..
Or should I just got with the AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor?
Any other motherboards you can recommended? I feel like my evga 1070ti is bottlenecking with the set up I am running.
 
Unless you are overclocking heavily, the stock cooler is pretty sufficient to run it. If you want to overclock heavily, you should go with a x470 board. They come with better power phases and VRMs...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-09 04:55 EST-0500
 
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Looks like a pretty good setup. Rock and roll with it. I assume you know you'll need a gpu for it to work?
 

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