To isn't exactly a steal anymore. It’s pushing close to $100, and honestly, you could grab a Mugen Max for just a little more. Plus, if you look at the $160-$60 range, the LC-CC-120 is right there and holds its own perfectly. Of course, if you already own it, then you're all set!
According to that performance summary link, a random GTX 950 is about 38% faster than an HD7790 at 1080p—which means it’s basically performing at the same level as his current card. Ha, I guess he'll have to decide if that little bump in power is actually worth the upgrade.
It might perform better in scenarios where games are CPU-bound and rely heavily on the speed of just one or two cores.
That being said, I still think the i3 is your best bet since you can easily fit 8GB of RAM in there, whereas finding an aftermarket cooler for those FX chips is a total headache.
The R9 390 holds a slight edge here due to the extra VRAM, better performance in those initial DX12 benchmarks, and a lower likelihood of dealing with annoying coil whine.
You should probably put more thought into your CPU selection. Given current market prices, they aren't exactly a great value, and you won't see much of a boost from overclocking unless you're just doing it for the thrill of the chase. There are far more practical paths available. For instance, pairing an Intel Core i5-4460 with a mid-range motherboard would free up enough cash to invest in something actually useful. Alternatively, grabbing an Intel Xeon similar to an Intel Core i7-4770 might actually end up being cheaper than buying an i5 6600k plus a cooler and a Z170 motherboard—and you’d be getting more power in the process.
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It's the strongest option because it packs the most powerful GPU, making the whole build quite balanced.
Regarding the CPU, the i5 offers noticeably better single-core performance. On the other hand, the FX 83xx handles multi-threaded workloads slightly better when all cores are pushed. That said, the i5 is generally considered the better choice for gaming, though you won't really feel much difference between the two processors since your actual gaming performance will be dictated by your graphics card (in at least 99.9% of scenarios).
Motherboard AMD DDR2 2 GB RAM VGA ATi Radeon 2600 Pro 512 MB Processor AMD Athlon 64 3500+ HDD 250 GB + 40 GB Windows 7 SP1 Monitor LCD AOC 19" 2 X DVD RW Keyboard, mouse Genius
Your CPU is basically worth nothing; you can pick up a $50 for $100 that is way faster, so maybe $17, but I doubt anyone wants a single core nowadays.
RAM - $33 GPU - $33, maybe 150 Motherboard - You didn't specify which one, but it'll be very little since the AM2 socket is ancient. HDD, up to 150 Monitor maybe $100 (if it's 1440x900 resolution) DVD RW $17 (if it's SATA, though I doubt it)
Jerry Roberts21 said:Hey everyone, I also need to get rid of my old rig. It just sits here taking up space while I'm busy in the US, and I'm rarely online anyway. The PC is over 3 years old, but back when I bought it, it was built strictly for gaming:
AMD x4 Phenom ii 3.2 GHz http://www.itsvet.com/proizvod/amd-p...omp_cpu/47/334 8GB RAM Dual Channel 1600MHz (there are still 2 empty slots on the motherboard) http://www.corsair.com/en/vengeance-...z8gx3m2a1600c8 Sapphire Radeon 7870 GHz edition (1050MHz) 2GB GDDR5 256 Bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202025 The motherboard is an ASRock one; honestly, when I was building this, I only cared that it supported Dual Channel 1600 MHz RAM. Hard drive is a 1TB Toshiba Power supply is Cooler Master (or Corsair, I can't quite remember, honestly) 600W There's also a Samsung LED 23.6" monitor included Mouse, headset, and keyboard are all Razer gaming gear, but those aren't for sale.
I built this myself. All warranties have expired, nothing has been overclocked, the machine runs smooth as silk, and it’s barely been used (only a few times a year when I'm actually in the US). I'd estimate it at around $250-$1000 without the monitor, and the monitor is probably about $233, but I think I'll skip selling that since I want to hook it up to my laptop. It's a great monitor, so I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.
What do you guys think? How much could I realistically get for this?
CPU - roughly 300-$117 RAM - $67 7870 - minimum $233 1TB disk - $83
Everything else depends on the exact specs (for example, what kind of panel the monitor has, if anything is still under warranty, etc.).
You might actually be looking at an Intel Core i7—it boasts the most powerful integrated graphics currently on the market—but the price tag is just absurd. If it were priced like a standard Intel Core i7 used to be (around $767), it would be a total winner.
At this rate, blaming the rising value of the dollar is just a weak excuse for such massive price hikes.
Exactly, they’re generally a bad investment at this point. Right now, the absolute bare minimum worth spending money on would be something like a 250X for about $110, but if you actually want to play the heavy hitters without constant stuttering, grabbing a 750ti for a few hundred bucks is the next logical step for value.
First off, what games are you actually looking to play, and what kind of budget are we working with here?
At first glance, a quick mini-upgrade should probably focus on a better graphics card. You'll also need to let me know the exact model of your power supply first.
