Help determining if I should upgrade my rig

[Ga Li Kong]

Hi all I have a desktop that I jerry-rigged with two used computer and had its graphics card to be replaced only last October. This time I was thinking to change its aesthetic (mainly the case) and was wondering if a Define Mini c will be able to fit my current build. Lastly, will love to hear some feedback and recommendation in upgrading my rig. Budget is around 350-450 with the price of the case. I will also attempt to do it myself! Here are the specs (gathered using speccy). note that graphic card is the full card from palit. Thank you!

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.20GHz 42 °C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
MSI B75A-G43 GAMING (MS-7758) (SOCKET 0) 28 °C
Graphics
SHARP LCD (1824x1026@50Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (NVIDIA) 39 °C
Storage
111GB INTEL SSDSC2BW120A4 (SSD) 35 °C
1392GB Microsoft Storage Space Device (TMax)
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C

 

[MoneyFace =p]

It wont cos your motherboard is ATX form factor and chassis max can only fit mATX.

 

[Ga Li Kong]

hmmm how about the define c? Also may I ask what will you upgrade if given a choice (with the budget provided)

 

[MoneyFace =p]

For me i will hoot Phanteks Eclipse P400S + new SSD....

Lazada GSS over in less than 2 hrs. Faster hoot Fuzzie GCs while you can...

 

[Ga Li Kong]

Thanks man! gonna do a quick one before its over

 

[dgenex]

Define C will fit. If you want window case can consider P400TG or S340 Elite quite chio

Assuming the case you end up buying take around $100-150, left with $300-350 to upgrade. Not really anything substantial imo.

Your CPU, Mobo, if want to upgrade, all need to upgrade together unless you get second-hand. If you do upgrade it to current gen ones, need DDR4 Ram also. (i5-7500 + H110 mobo about $400)

Can upgrade RAM to 16GB or hoot new monitor I guess.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB @ $229 after Fuzzie $200 GC...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

A new monitor also probable...

 

[Ga Li Kong]

just got 100 dollars worth of fuzzie! gonna pull the gun between the phanteks or the define c! tell me why i should pick eitther

 

[Irenicus]

Casing is a bit subjective and depends on your preference for its looks and usage. But I prefer the Phanteks as it has newer features such as the RGB lighting controller and the tempered glass window. Take note the Define C and Phanteks do not come with an optical drive bay.

Besides the casing, you should get a new monitor such as the Dell U2417H which is $254 (after $40 rebate Fuzzie Lazada Code for $200 Gift Card). The resolution is better than your current monitor and it's a more common resolution for modern games.

 

[singupingu]

just got 100 dollars worth of fuzzie! gonna pull the gun between the phanteks or the define c! tell me why i should pick eitther

Phanteks

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[Ga Li Kong]

Got the phanteks in the end

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