Recommendation For Upgrading Of Rig

[undead102]

I need advice from the bros here for the best value for money PC parts to upgrade my PC. My specs is as below.

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 2.13Ghz
Mainboard
MSI 945GM4-FI
Graphics Card
MSI Radeon HD5770 1GB
Memory
Kingston 2 x 1GB @ 667Mhz Dual Channel
Display
23" inch Dell ST2320 LED Monitor Full HD 1080p
Storage
1x 160GB 1x 500GB 1x 1TB
Optical Storage
16X LG DVD Drive
Casing
CoolerMaster Elite 330
PSU
CoolerMaster TruePower 650W
Audio
Onboard soundcard \ Creative I-Trigue 3220
OS
Windows XP Pro SP3




I plan to only upgrade my processor, ram and motherboard. The other parts i intend to use back.



My budget for the processor, ram and motherboard is at most $500. If can try to keep it around $400+ for the budget.



Using it for gaming on 23 inch dell monitor. Thanks for advice

 

[nippp0n]

I need advice from the bros here for the best value for money PC parts to upgrade my PC. My specs is as below.

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 2.13Ghz
Mainboard
MSI 945GM4-FI
Graphics Card
MSI Radeon HD5770 1GB
Memory
Kingston 2 x 1GB @ 667Mhz Dual Channel
Display
23" inch Dell ST2320 LED Monitor Full HD 1080p
Storage
1x 160GB 1x 500GB 1x 1TB
Optical Storage
16X LG DVD Drive
Casing
CoolerMaster Elite 330
PSU
CoolerMaster TruePower 650W
Audio
Onboard soundcard \ Creative I-Trigue 3220
OS
Windows XP Pro SP3




I plan to only upgrade my processor, ram and motherboard. The other parts i intend to use back.



My budget for the processor, ram and motherboard is at most $500. If can try to keep it around $400+ for the budget.



Using it for gaming on 23 inch dell monitor. Thanks for advice

You should change your OS as well.

CPU & Mobo: i5-3330 & Asrock B75M-DGS @ $298
Ram: Kingston 1600mhz value ram 2x4GB @ $60
OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit OEM @ $110

Total: $468
Buy from Tradepac.

 

[straweffigy]

Don't think you can play most modern games in 1920 x 1080 (with that monitor) in high/max details using the current graphics card you have.

 

[undead102]

Don't think you can play most modern games in 1920 x 1080 (with that monitor) in high/max details using the current graphics card you have.

Yeah i know but i intend to use this card for the time being until the card spoilt. Now for the time being just play in lower details or lower resolution is alright. Will get better card in future once my current card spoilt.

 

[undead102]

You should change your OS as well.

CPU & Mobo: i5-3330 & Asrock B75M-DGS @ $298
Ram: Kingston 1600mhz value ram 2x4GB @ $60
OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit OEM @ $110

Total: $468
Buy from Tradepac.

Thanks for the advice but i not intending to buy the OS. I already have windows 8 OS already. Will install windows 8 with the new parts.


The budget is only for CPU Mobo and the ram.

 

[undead102]

Any recommendation?

 

[undead102]

After looking through the other thread i have come out with the following specs. I not intending to overclock and it will be use for gaming at the most on 23 inch 1080p resolution.

Asrock B75 Pro 3M
Intel core i5 3470 - $348
Other parts will be using back the old parts.
Already have windows 8 64bit OS so don't need OS also.

8gb ram Kingston ddr3 - $71

Total damage $419

Might be getting from tradepac or pcthemes as i heard that these 2 shops are the best that offers best value for money.

Another question, how many years of warranty does Asrock B75 Pro 3M mobo have?

 

[nippp0n]

After looking through the other thread i have come out with the following specs. I not intending to overclock and it will be use for gaming at the most on 23 inch 1080p resolution.

Asrock B75 Pro 3M
Intel core i5 3470 - $348
Other parts will be using back the old parts.
Already have windows 8 64bit OS so don't need OS also.

8gb ram Kingston ddr3 - $71

Total damage $419

Might be getting from tradepac or pcthemes as i heard that these 2 shops are the best that offers best value for money.

Another question, how many years of warranty does Asrock B75 Pro 3M mobo have?

3 years warranty. And if you want the cheapest price, go and get it from Tradepac.

 

[undead102]

A question. Is it really enough to game on the latest games on 1080p with 23inch monitor with the i5 3470 processor? Does it make a lot of difference if i use an i7 3rd generation processor instead?

Any other recommendation for the mobo besides the Asrock brand mobo? Are there any similar alternative to the Asrock B75 Pro 3M from the other manufacturers from asus, msi or gigabyte mobo?

 

[alex22]

A question. Is it really enough to game on the latest games on 1080p with 23inch monitor with the i5 3470 processor? Does it make a lot of difference if i use an i7 3rd generation processor instead?

Any other recommendation for the mobo besides the Asrock brand mobo? Are there any similar alternative to the Asrock B75 Pro 3M from the other manufacturers from asus, msi or gigabyte mobo?

tradepac ftw.
buy a better graphic card on your next round...
upgrade cpu/mobo/ram 1st.
i5-3470 is ok. not as if ur using the on-die graphics right.
asrock cheapest unless you want biostar.