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So im in the process of upgrading my system and i dont know what to get next so this is where i need help with some suggestions.
first my current build is:
Case: Bitfenix Comrade (NZXT S340 being delivered tomorrow)
Motherboard: Asrock 970 Pro3 R2.0
CPU: AMD-FX 6300 6-Core at 3.5GHz
RAM: 16GB Hyper fury X 1866
Storage: 1TB WD (not sure of exact but its nothing special)
GPU: AMD R7 260X Windforce
So yeah, i need some advice on what to upgrade next, this was my starter build so thats why it isnt anything special but im looking at a new PSU, GPU and possibly motherboard any thoughts?
(i tried to put them all together on Part picker this is the closest to my build i could get quickly)
first my current build is:
Case: Bitfenix Comrade (NZXT S340 being delivered tomorrow)
Motherboard: Asrock 970 Pro3 R2.0
CPU: AMD-FX 6300 6-Core at 3.5GHz
RAM: 16GB Hyper fury X 1866
Storage: 1TB WD (not sure of exact but its nothing special)
GPU: AMD R7 260X Windforce
So yeah, i need some advice on what to upgrade next, this was my starter build so thats why it isnt anything special but im looking at a new PSU, GPU and possibly motherboard any thoughts?
(i tried to put them all together on Part picker this is the closest to my build i could get quickly)
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Depends what PSU you have. No point upgrading motherboard, unless you're going to upgrade CPU as well, which isn't worth it IMO, not yet anyway. Your best off waiting for Skylake, Cannonlake or Zen and upgrrading mobo, CPU, and RAM at the same time. Your current GPU is more towards the entry level so it could do with an upgrade if it's not performing well enough for you.
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PSU is an EVGA 500w or something its not semi or modular which is part of the reason for an upgrade as sometimes it seems to get really loud, The RAM is brand new as i just swapped out some 8GB 1600 for it and i need to upgrade the GPU but im not sure what to i was looking at the new AMD 300's or maybe move to NVIDIA
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I'd upgrade the PSU. EVGA's budget units aren't very good. The RAM will need to be replaced when you upgrade CPU and motherboard to a new socket. Skylake, Cannonlake and Zen will all use DDR4 as far as I'm aware, so your current DDR3 RAM won't be compatible. We obviously can;t recommend anything without a budget and currency but we also don't know why you're looking to upgrade. What is your current GPU not doing that you want it to or what is it not doing well enough?
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Sanctyy wrote I'd upgrade the PSU. EVGA's budget units aren't very good. The RAM will need to be replaced when you upgrade CPU and motherboard to a new socket. Skylake, Cannonlake and Zen will all use DDR4 as far as I'm aware, so your current DDR3 RAM won't be compatible. We obviously can;t recommend anything without a budget and currency but we also don't know why you're looking to upgrade. What is your current GPU not doing that you want it to or what is it not doing well enough?
If I'm planning on building a gaming computer ($500 budget) u think I should wait for the new mobos or stock with my current?
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Im in GBP and the budget is really around £60-£70 for the PSU and the graphics cards im looking and then ill buy when i have the money but nothing extreme and i want to upgrade the graphics so i can play the more demanding games at higher settings i just see my card not being amazing with the newer games
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-ToastinYou wrote If I'm planning on building a gaming computer ($500 budget) u think I should wait for the new mobos or stock with my current?
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I think you should dump that CX500 like myself and other have told you before, and stop thread jacking, pretty sure you've already been told that before too.
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