Fine, fine. Thanks. I’ve got another one for you. Am I being annoying? Probably. If I want to step up to something slightly better, what CPU and GPU combo should I be looking at?
crimsonstag84 said:They're basically identical when it comes to gaming and most everyday tasks... the Intel Core i5-4460 is one generation newer and carries a slight edge in certain workloads.
So you're saying I should definitely pull the trigger on that CPU and motherboard combo? And would that NVIDIA GTX 970 hold its own for things like Call of Duty: Battlefield, Grand Theft Auto V, or playing DayZ online?
Case - Cooler Master Scout 2 Advanced CPU - Intel Core i5-2500K + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Asrock 970 extreme4 motherboard. RAM - G. Skill Ripjaws 2x4 GB 1600 MHz Seagate 500 GB HDD. Dell Monitor DVD player. NVIDIA GTX 970 - XFX Black Edition 4GB PSU - OCZ ZT Series 550W Sound — Creative Sound Blaster. Found this. They’re breaking it down by component. I’m looking at the CPU, the motherboard, and the GPU. What kind of offer should I make?
I’d only care if I were gaming. To be more precise, I’ve got 8GB of Kingston HyperX Fury RAM, maybe 1866MHz? So, basically, I'm just looking for something to keep up, right? Any specific GPUs jump to mind that I should actually look into?
Alright, can someone actually give me a straight answer? What’s the best move for a used GPU in your opinion? I have zero interest in buying something brand new just to watch the resale value tank in twelve months. I need a graphics card, a motherboard, a CPU, and an SSD. I’m already sitting on a 500W power supply and 8GB of RAM. Any suggestions?
That’s exactly why I’m asking here—I don't have any experience with this stuff. I wasn't planning on pulling the trigger immediately anyway, so if there's new hardware on the horizon, I might just wait.
Hey there. I'm looking at this graphics card and trying to figure out which motherboard would actually work with it, plus I need a decent processor to match. The rig is strictly for gaming. Right now, I've got a 550W FSP Raider PSU and 8GB of Kingston DDR3 HyperX Fury RAM running at 1866 MHz.
Alexander Moore67 said:Depending on individual component warranties, you're looking at roughly $3,000-$$1067 if sold as a bundle. You'll get more if you sell them off one by one.
Look, every single part comes with a two or three-year warranty... is a 20-25% discount actually realistic here?
I’ve been trying to move this build for a while now, but nobody seems interested in the whole package—even though individual parts are flying off the shelves. I’m looking for some help. Can anyone give me a realistic idea of what I should ask for each component? Thanks in advance.
Sean Garcia3 said:We figured the power supply was junk right away, so we swapped it out for better, higher-quality units that come with a 5-year warranty. We also went with a single 8GB stick of RAM instead of two 4GB sticks. Since that motherboard only has two slots, using one stick leaves you an open slot for an upgrade later on; if you use both 4GB sticks now, you're basically maxed out. Besides, whether it's one stick or two doesn't really make a difference anyway.
Thanks for the tip on the RAM. As for the power supply, I had no clue if it was garbage or not, which is why I mentioned mine was different. You guys clearly know your stuff better than I do—I don't really dive into all the technical details—but thanks again!🙏🙏🙏
crimsonstag84 said:I’d probably lean toward this setup instead. I think you get a better Intel chip for less money, plus the graphics card is basically the same and the cooler seems a bit more solid. Oh, and the power supply is a huge step up.
Sean Garcia3 said:1 x AMD Radeon R9 270 1 x Fortron 500W Power Supply, Hyper, PPA5005003, 12cm fan 1 x DDR3 8GB (1x8GB) Kingston Fury, 1866MHz, CL10
Total:$840 Micro Center free shipping! If you don't have a decent cooler, you seriously need to grab at least this one unless you’re looking to overclock because that stock cooler that comes with the processor is garbage—it'll be loud as hell and your CPU will just overheat.