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I apologize for double posting and not updating sooner, so this might look like a necromancy of this topic but I have an update.

I was recently gifted an ANCIENT computer, an early Windows XP computer made about a decade ago. However, it is a custom built PC and has a very good case. It is big enough to fit almost any motherboard and power supply and has very good thermal and cooling properties. I have also purchased (at a huge discount) an 800 Watt, Gold Certified power supply (overpowered, I know but I got it for about 1/2 off utilizing a Cyber Monday deal) and a Radeon 6870. These could be installed into my primary PC but I plan on upgrading my secondary (second-hand) PC. Do any of you know how I can find a good deal on a k series Intel i5 processor and a z series Asus motherboard to go with it. RAM is relatively cheap and I know how to find good value in RAM. I plan on using 8GB of RAM anyway, preferably using 2x 4GB RAM sticks so in the future, if more RAM usage becomes common place, I could increase the RAM again.


Thank you,

--Ocram

Quote from AzemOcram

I apologize for double posting and not updating sooner, so this might look like a necromancy of this topic but I have an update.

I was recently gifted an ANCIENT computer, an early Windows XP computer made about a decade ago. However, it is a custom built PC and has a very good case. It is big enough to fit almost any motherboard and power supply and has very good thermal and cooling properties. I have also purchased (at a huge discount) an 800 Watt, Gold Certified power supply (overpowered, I know but I got it for about 1/2 off utilizing a Cyber Monday deal) and a Radeon 6870. These could be installed into my primary PC but I plan on upgrading my secondary (second-hand) PC. Do any of you know how I can find a good deal on a k series Intel i5 processor and a z series Asus motherboard to go with it. RAM is relatively cheap and I know how to find good value in RAM. I plan on using 8GB of RAM anyway, preferably using 2x 4GB RAM sticks so in the future, if more RAM usage becomes common place, I could increase the RAM again.


Thank you,

--Ocram

not all power supplies are equal.
what brand is it? If its a bad one it could blow your computer up (no joke, dat thing could IGNITE)

Quote from Canownueasy

This build is excellent for gaming and any other software. Personally, this is my favorite under $500 build and won't disappoint you as the other suggestions unfortunately will. :-)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yeZ9

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($117.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M-DGS Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $415.94

You can get better for that price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G870 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($81.09 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31 (G3) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Pareema 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($107.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($42.38 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $417.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Thank you for your input. I already purchased an Antec 850 Watt Gold certified power supply and a 6870 graphics card on sale for cyber monday. Both received good reviews. The antec power supply had almost completely positive reviews other than normally being too pricy with the rebate not working. I was wondering what would be the best CPU for me that can go over 3.0 Ghz?


--Ocram

For ~$200,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284&Tpk=fx-8350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

For ~$150,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077

For ~$100,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116521
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

These are just some that I see recommended often on these forums.

Quote from Canownueasy

I would recommend the AMD FX-8350 but getting a AMD FX-6200 or AMD A10-5800K will be fine.

6200? Wait, that's outdated.

I finally saved up enough money to finish purchasing computer parts (I guess I will have to wait a few more months before I upgrade my phone).
So, what is the best AM3+ motherboard on the market? I am talking about reliability here, not necessarily overclocking performance but how long it will last and how long it will perform well.
Also, what is better, the AMD FX-6300 or the AMD-FX-4350? There is a marginal $10 difference but the more expensive one has fewer cores and higher power consumption but faster clock speed. Both would certainly be upgrades vs my Intel Q6600.

--Ocram

Quote from AzemOcram

I finally saved up enough money to finish purchasing computer parts (I guess I will have to wait a few more months before I upgrade my phone).
So, what is the best AM3+ motherboard on the market? I am talking about reliability here, not necessarily overclocking performance but how long it will last and how long it will perform well.
Also, what is better, the AMD FX-6300 or the AMD-FX-4350? There is a marginal $10 difference but the more expensive one has fewer cores and higher power consumption but faster clock speed. Both would certainly be upgrades vs my Intel Q6600.

--Ocram

You necroed so hard you brought me back from the dead.

The FX-6300 has the superior architechture and should be better overall for gaming. Another option is the i3-3220 if you don't mind Intel.

Sorry I can't suggest a motherboard. I've been dead too long to know which are the good ones.

I have been reading up on processors and I wonder why the fx-6350, which has higher clock speed and more cores is considered worse than the i5-3350p. That does not make sense to me. Can anyone explain why this is so? If this is not so, would I be better off buying the i5. I do NOT need to overclock.


--Ocram