Upgrading My Gaming PC Build

[red8953]

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my current gaming PC build. My goal is to be able to play both current and newer games on at least mostly high settings.

GPU: Radeon HD 6870
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
Motherboard: BIOSTAR A880g+
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB

After doing a little research on my own, I've come up with a few upgrades, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions. I also need advice on which Graphics card to choose. I'm working with a budget of around $500. I will hopefully be making my purchase within the next couple of weeks.

CPU: AMD FX-8320
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P AM3+

Thanks for any feedback or suggestions!

 

[mrt3]

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my current gaming PC build. My goal is to be able to play both current and newer games on at least mostly high settings.

GPU: Radeon HD 6870
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
Motherboard: BIOSTAR A880g+
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB

After doing a little research on my own, I've come up with a few upgrades, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions. I also need advice on which Graphics card to choose. I'm working with a budget of around $500. I will hopefully be making my purchase within the next couple of weeks.

CPU: AMD FX-8320
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P AM3+

Thanks for any feedback or suggestions!

your MOBO dont support FX get Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard OR Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard if you are on extreme low budget

 

[williamcummins]

If I may suggest :

CPU : intel core i3 4330 ~130$
Mobo : AsRock H97M Anniversary ~70$
GPU : Sapphire Radeon R9 280x 3Gb Vapor-X ~300$

total : ~500$

 

[envy14tpe]

GA-970A-UD3P instead. But you might want a new GPU. That one is only 1GB and 3 years old.

 

[Derza10]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($247.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $498.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:18 EST-0500

 

[red8953]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($247.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $498.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:18 EST-0500

I looked into the i5-4460, and I believe that would be a better choice for me overall, along with the motherboard you suggested. However, the graphics card is a bit expensive, pushing me about $40 over budget. Any other suggestions for something that would work well with the i5-4460?

 

[Derza10]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($247.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $498.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:18 EST-0500

I looked into the i5-4460, and I believe that would be a better choice for me overall, along with the motherboard you suggested. However, the graphics card is a bit expensive, pushing me about $40 over budget. Any other suggestions for something that would work well with the i5-4460?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $212.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:56 EST-0500

I still say try to get the r9 290 for a bit more if you can.

 

[Derza10]

Couple more cheaper options:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($190.11 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $190.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:57 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($153.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $153.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:58 EST-0500

 

[envy14tpe]

Skip the 960. It is kinda weak and little overpriced.

 

[red8953]

Okay, so far this is what I'm looking at as far as upgrades go:

CPU: Intel i5-4460
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary

Now my only concern is if my PSU is strong enough to handle all of this? I've had my current system for over 3 years now and I did experience an issue a few weeks ago that may have been PSU related; however, it's cleared up now. I'm at my budget now, but I don't mind going over a bit to ensure all my components will be supported by a reliable PSU.

 

[mrt3]

Okay, so far this is what I'm looking at as far as upgrades go:

CPU: Intel i5-4460
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary

Now my only concern is if my PSU is strong enough to handle all of this? I've had my current system for over 3 years now and I did experience an issue a few weeks ago that may have been PSU related; however, it's cleared up now. I'm at my budget now, but I don't mind going over a bit to ensure all my components will be supported by a reliable PSU.

you will have to get a better PSu like Corsair CX600m(minimum)

 

[Derza10]

Okay, so far this is what I'm looking at as far as upgrades go:

CPU: Intel i5-4460
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary

Now my only concern is if my PSU is strong enough to handle all of this? I've had my current system for over 3 years now and I did experience an issue a few weeks ago that may have been PSU related; however, it's cleared up now. I'm at my budget now, but I don't mind going over a bit to ensure all my components will be supported by a reliable PSU.

you will have to get a better PSu like Corsair CX600m(minimum)

CX series is poor quality - avoid them. Get something from seasonic, XFX, super flower, or EVGA (not all of the EVGA are good though).

Good PSUs:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $68.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 13:36 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 13:40 EST-0500

 

[red8953]

Okay, so far this is what I'm looking at as far as upgrades go:

CPU: Intel i5-4460
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary

Now my only concern is if my PSU is strong enough to handle all of this? I've had my current system for over 3 years now and I did experience an issue a few weeks ago that may have been PSU related; however, it's cleared up now. I'm at my budget now, but I don't mind going over a bit to ensure all my components will be supported by a reliable PSU.

you will have to get a better PSu like Corsair CX600m(minimum)

CX series is poor quality - avoid them. Get something from seasonic, XFX, super flower, or EVGA (not all of the EVGA are good though).

Good PSUs:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $68.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 13:36 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 13:40 EST-0500

Does this look good? EVGA New Version SuperNOVA 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified 750W

I also think I might go for the R9 290, rather than the 280x. The extra $30-$40 seems worth it based on the performance increase.

 

[Derza10]

That PSU has 4 rails with only 20 amps on each... you are better off with this one with 62 amps on a single rail (its also $20 cheaper).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438028&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[red8953]

Okay, thanks!
So this is what I'm looking at now:

EVGA SuperNOVA 750w
ASRock H97 Anniversary
XFX R9 290
Intel i5-4460

I can actually make the purchase today, so I'd love any more advice before I decide to make this final.

 

[Derza10]

Looks good, i think you will be very pleased with the performance.

 

[red8953]

Thank you again! I think I'm going to be very pleased, as well.