best value mobo + cpu?

[daniel798]

Hi im planning to upgrade my PC over stages due to budget constraints.
First to change will prolly be Mobo + Cpu Ram and Psu. I will reuse my current gtx 650.

Not too sure about the budget since I want as cheap as possible but with possibility of upgrading my gpu in future. Need a new os too. Win 7 only. Btw im not going to overclock


Games i will play are League of Legends and possibly some new MMO

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi im planning to upgrade my PC over stages due to budget constraints.
First to change will prolly be Mobo + Cpu Ram and Psu. I will reuse my current gtx 650.

Not too sure about the budget since I want as cheap as possible but with possibility of upgrading my gpu in future. Need a new os too. Win 7 only. Btw im not going to overclock


Games i will play are League of Legends and possibly some new MMO

A Core i3 will be adequate for your MMOs but a full-fledged quad core Core i5 will serve you much readily for future, more CPU-demanding games you wish to play.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3350P + ASRock B75M-DGS @ $271
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $92
PSU: FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $58
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115

Total: $536

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.

 

[daniel798]

what about if i want a modular/semi modular psu? since i would add a ssd in future and it would be easy to just add a power cable.

btw shldnt i get a 4th gen cpu? or is the ivy better for value?

 

[shadow84]

what about if i want a modular/semi modular psu? since i would add a ssd in future and it would be easy to just add a power cable.

btw shldnt i get a 4th gen cpu? or is the ivy better for value?

1 psu cable should have like 2-4 sata power cable. Unless you are running loads of hdd... Check the psu from manufacturer webbie to know more about its cables.

If you have the budget, can go for 4th gen.

 

[MBBSclinic]

A Core i3 will be adequate for your MMOs but a full-fledged quad core Core i5 will serve you much readily for future, more CPU-demanding games you wish to play.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3350P + ASRock B75M-DGS @ $271
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $92
PSU: FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $58
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115

Total: $536

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.

i5= future
i7=???

 

[Ark Law]

i7 = Professional Workloads/Rendering