Need recommendation for PC <$1k budget

[Caulibeam]

GPU just crunked, so finally forced to upgrade

This is what I have left now.
AMD Phenom 920
MSI DKA790 Mobo
4gb ram
Samsung SSD 850 Evo 500gb
Andyson 650w PSU

Looking for a change in CPU/RAM and GPU, not sure if its necessary to change the PSU. Would keep it as-is if possible.

Hoping to keep it to $800 if possible, up to $1k if the additional $200 makes a big difference.

using it for gaming, total war type games.

 

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GPU just crunked, so finally forced to upgrade

This is what I have left now.
AMD Phenom 920
MSI DKA790 Mobo
4gb ram
Samsung SSD 850 Evo 500gb
Andyson 650w PSU

Looking for a change in CPU/RAM and GPU, not sure if its necessary to change the PSU. Would keep it as-is if possible.

Hoping to keep it to $800 if possible, up to $1k if the additional $200 makes a big difference.

using it for gaming, total war type games.

what ram are u using 1333mhz,1600?any number stated on the ram?
how many years did u use ur psu?
only 2 thing u may able to use ram,ssd or maybe psu

 

[Caulibeam]

what ram are u using 1333mhz,1600?any number stated on the ram?
how many years did u use ur psu?
only 2 thing u may able to use ram,ssd or maybe psu

ram's gotta go definitely.. its ddr2 lol.

my psu think got 4-5 yrs le. its the Andyson F650W if not mistaken. If the connectors are still relevant, i'd just keep it till it kaputs.

 

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ram's gotta go definitely.. its ddr2 lol.

my psu think got 4-5 yrs le. its the Andyson F650W if not mistaken. If the connectors are still relevant, i'd just keep it till it kaputs.

recommend to change if u already used it that long
btw can i know ur old graphic card?what kind of game are u playing?

 

[Caulibeam]

recommend to change if u already used it that long
btw can i know ur old graphic card?what kind of game are u playing?

used to use a msi 4870 hd.

games wise: total war, d3, civ5, been playing mostly older games as i've been holding back the upgrade for quite a while.

also looking to play things like ac, witcher, gta. not really a fan of fps games though.

 

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GPU just crunked, so finally forced to upgrade

This is what I have left now.
AMD Phenom 920
MSI DKA790 Mobo
4gb ram
Samsung SSD 850 Evo 500gb
Andyson 650w PSU

Looking for a change in CPU/RAM and GPU, not sure if its necessary to change the PSU. Would keep it as-is if possible.

Hoping to keep it to $800 if possible, up to $1k if the additional $200 makes a big difference.

using it for gaming, total war type games.

my recommendation

Mobo+Cpu
Asrock H81M-HDS+I3 4160=$239
Ram
Gskill 1600mhz 8gb=$95
Alternate buy it @marketplace people sell for $70
HDD
Western Digital Blue 1TB=$77
Graphic Card
GTX 750TI=$175
http://www.lazada.sg/palit-geforce-gtx750-ti-stormx-dual-2gb-gddr5-2567707.html
PSU
Seasonic S12G Non Modular 450w=$79
Dvd
Asus DVD Writer =$25
Casing CM 311=$59

Total=$819 with 2nd Hand DDR3 Ram buy from Marketplace
Total=$844 with new DDR3 Ram
Price under PCThemes or check around other shop for cheapest price

SSD used back

 

[Caulibeam]

Hmmm.. I can probably shave off the wdblue, dvd writer and casing as these will be using existing.

For futureproofing sake, worth it to get to a newer gen cpu with ddr4 or should I get a better gpu?

 

[spiky0180]

Save the money and get better gpu. If can get gtx 970 will be good. Otherwise go for gtx 960.

I think ram just get ddr3 value ram from kingston/crucial can already. Around $60.

If you want more cpu power, get i5 4460 enough. But if on tight budget focus on gpu first.

 

[spiky0180]

I recommend these:

Mobo + CPU: Asrock H81m-HDS + i5 4460 (335)
Ram: Kingston 8gb value ram (61)
GPU: Zotac 970 twin fan (479)
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W (99)

Reuse SSD, HDD, DVD and Casing

Total: $974 from PC Theme Pricelist. Bargain for discount or buy some of the items during lazada promotion.

 

[herman1314]

GPU just crunked, so finally forced to upgrade

This is what I have left now.
AMD Phenom 920
MSI DKA790 Mobo
4gb ram
Samsung SSD 850 Evo 500gb
Andyson 650w PSU

Looking for a change in CPU/RAM and GPU, not sure if its necessary to change the PSU. Would keep it as-is if possible.

Hoping to keep it to $800 if possible, up to $1k if the additional $200 makes a big difference.

using it for gaming, total war type games.

cpu and mobo:i5 4460 and h81m-hds $337
graphics card:zotac gtx 960 twin fan(lazada)$254+3*
ram:8gb 1600 ddr3 kingston valueram(lazada)$42+3**
psu:seasonic m12ii 520w $95
total:$734
*after lazada app mastercard monday 10% off($25 max)
**after lazada app AAPROMO $15 off
all prices not bracketed are from pcthemes. do ask around for price quotes and discount before buying.

 

[terry1]

crunked

sorry but what is crunked

 

[RobinTeoHood]

If want to have better experience with big monitor, can try qnix. Bought recently and surprisingly good for its price as long you don't get a dud and not too picky.

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[b3njaminlee]

There's no freesync qnix right? Researched about it some say can flash it using third party program..?

If want to have better experience with big monitor, can try qnix. Bought recently and surprisingly good for its price as long you don't get a dud and not too picky.

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[RobinTeoHood]

There's no freesync qnix right? Researched about it some say can flash it using third party program..?

Don't know. But 96 hz easily, just change the option only. Higher speed need special mods or software I think. Never try.

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[b3njaminlee]

Some monitor like benq 144 hz, is it possible to tune it down also?

Let's say I run CSGO, fps confirm
Can go more than 144. So it's fine.
But high end games that only run less than 80fps..?
Will there be screen tear?

Don't know. But 96 hz easily, just change the option only. Higher speed need special mods or software I think. Never try.

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[Caulibeam]

sorry but what is crunked

uplorry le

thanks all for the response.

any reason for going for haswell with ddr3 instead of ddr4 and skylake?

 

[terry1]

ok you mean conk out. but it is still a slang

 

[spiky0180]

uplorry le

thanks all for the response.

any reason for going for haswell with ddr3 instead of ddr4 and skylake?

They are cheaper. Not much performance gains if you go DDR4 and Skylake. Since you on tight budget might as well focus on the GPU first because most games are more GPU intensive.

 

[deepblue_82]

anyone knows if the ram @ 43 +3 is 1 x 8gb or 4x 2 8gb?

 

[zenniz]

anyone knows if the ram @ 43 +3 is 1 x 8gb or 4x 2 8gb?

1 stick of 8gb.