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Gary Thomas36 said:Hey, I've got a new case, but I need everything else. Mainly just using this thing for browsing the web. Thanks!
John Chavez222 said:I’ll definitely think about it, but I think I’m finally going to go for it and grab a big tower. 😁 I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it right—hopefully I can stretch my budget just enough to make those small upgrades happen.
Thanks again, everyone. You guys were a huge help.
John Chavez222 said:I'm wondering if the difference between an MSI MAG B550 and an MSI MAG B550 is just the number of USB ports and audio quality, or is there more to it?
Also, what's the deal with the current gap between AMD's and Intel's processors? And why is a CPU cooler included in this build? Is it because the AMD one doesn't come with one, or is it just garbage?
Oh, forgot to ask—is it actually worth getting a full tower case just to have extra room inside?
John Chavez222 said:Mostly gaming, but I’m constantly multitasking since I run dual monitors.
I've got an SSD and three internal drives (320GB, 500GB, and 1.5TB), plus a 2TB external drive plugged in all the time.
I want something reliable and budget-friendly that actually handles my workflow.
Forgot to mention—I don't really touch the newest AAA titles, and high-end graphics aren't a dealbreaker for me, but if I feel like playing something beefy, I'd like to have a decent setup ready.
velvetsurfer87 said:We don't actually use 3D for our projects—we stick strictly to 2D. We do run some 3D simulations in other software, but those are much more straightforward, and this configuration should handle them just fine.
I feel like I've completely lost the thread here. I don't see a dedicated graphics card listed anywhere; is the graphics being handled by the processor itself? If so, is that integrated chip actually going to be powerful enough to keep things running smoothly?
velvetsurfer87 said:My bad, I completely forgot to mention 🙂
Honestly, whatever I end up picking is going to be a massive upgrade over the relic I'm currently running. I'm not entirely sure where market prices are sitting these days—is it realistic to aim for a build somewhere around $833? I could stretch the budget a bit if it makes sense, though I'd definitely prefer to keep it under 🙂
if possible.
Best,
Timothy Kim60 said:At least that MS CONQUEROR model actually lists USB 3.0 on its spec sheet, unlike the ENDEAVOR.
Drew Sanchez82 said:Intel, hands down.
Douglas Bennett said:I'm looking to put together a rig that can handle titles like Battlefield on Ultra settings at 60+ FPS—and things in that ballpark. I’ve decided to stick with Intel for this build, mainly because I need it to pull double duty for 3D rendering, video editing, and streaming. I actually stumbled upon this one build online that looks pretty decent:
Do you guys think it's actually worth the money?
Basically, my plan is to go with an Intel CPU—specifically sticking to the 1150 socket—so that I have the option to jump up to an Intel Core i7-4770k in maybe a year or so when I can afford it.
Jesse Williams22 said:Thanks a lot, unknown!
This looks great and seems like a steal. Any idea how much extra I'd be looking at for internal hard drives?
Chris Robinson25 said:The XFX site lists a beefy XFX 750W PSU under their recommended specs for this card. 😬 So maybe listen to Chris for once. 😁>
Anthony Jackson2 said:Look, my budget is $250 $100 tops for used gear. I’m assuming that $800 you mentioned covers this entire list of upgrades, not just the GPU. That whole setup wouldn't even be worth that much if I just bought a card for $267 and slapped it in 🤣
And yeah, I’m definitely not upgrading this rig any further. I just need a card to limp along for maybe a year or eighteen months. After that, I'll have enough cash to drop some real money on a brand-new build, then I'll either pass this one down or just let it die when it dies.
Regarding the motherboard, it's definitely an EVGA. If there are different versions, you'll have to tell me where to find the specs.
Anthony Jackson2 said:Hey everyone.
So, looking at this thread, people are obsessing over high-end GPUs for even higher-end rigs. It's all about picking the perfect card just to hit massive frame rates in the latest MMORPGs or making sure CoD doesn't stutter when you're trying to land a sniper shot. Honestly, I’m just talking trash because I have zero clue what people actually play these days. Why? Because my current rig can barely handle anything more demanding than Minesweeper—or maybe Solitaire if I feel like overclocking it. 😁
I'm exaggerating a bit, but I'm not far off.
Anyway, I just picked up a used PC. It's old and beat up, but it's new to me. 😍 They say don't look a gift horse in the mouth, especially if that horse is missing its tail, hair, teeth, and sight—it's still better than your legless cow.
Since I'm posting here, it's obvious I've got a GPU issue. Well, technically, I don't have an issue, I just don't have a card. 🤣
Here's the breakdown of this junker:
CPU: Intel Pentium D 820 (this one)
Motherboard: 4CoreDual - VSTA (I think this is this one, CPU-Z won't show the brand, just what I wrote).
PSU: ATX - 400W (would be great if it actually had a brand name on it, but it doesn't, whatever).
It has one gig of RAM. That's pretty much the only useful info; I doubt anyone cares about the CD drive or the floppy. 🤔 🤷
So, here's the deal. I need a GPU that won't choke alongside this processor. My budget is tight and the specs are worse, so I'm totally fine with used parts.
What for? Just some basic browsing, running aBd, and playing a game or two 🙏 and... I don't know. That's it.
If anyone feels nostalgic and remembers a card that could actually run something on this, I'd appreciate it. We can even work out a little something for a temporary fix on my motherboard's PDF. ☕
Charles Kim2 said:So, my Intel Core 2 Quad finally kicked the bucket yesterday. Here’s what I'm running:
Intel Pentium Dual-Core, 2700 MHz (13.5 x 200) 5200+ (running this right now because my Core 2 Duo kicked the bucket)
ASUS P7P55. It’s got 2 PCI slots, 4 PCI-E x1, one PCI-E x16, plus 4 DDR2 DIMMs, audio, Gigabit LAN, and IEEE-1394.
Got 4x2GB Kingston Fury sticks. They're clocked at 800MHz because the CPU can't handle any more.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1GB DDR5
Kingston 120GB SSD, SATA-III.
Apple 1TB Hard Drive (7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Old school Seagate drive. 250 gigs, 7200 RPM, running on that ancient Ultra-ATA interface. Basically a relic.
Samsung DVD Writer. Basic specs, nothing fancy.
AOC 2436 [24" LCD] monitor.
EVGA 500 W power supply.
Cooler Master Hyper 212.
Black Cooler Master Elite 334.
Here's what I'm running right now. Buying a new Core 2 Duo would run me at least $80 or so, but that's the catch—it's an old platform. Once I go that route, there's nowhere left to upgrade.
If I were building a new rig, I’d just strip parts from this one. Most of these components are still solid enough to work with.
Kingston 120GB SATA III SSD.
Apple 1TB Hard Drive (7200 RPM, SATA-II)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1GB DDR5
Cooler Master Hyper 212.
Honestly, I’d just grab a new motherboard, RAM, CPU, case, GPU, and power supply. It's probably a better move than trying to patch up an old AM2+ or AM3 build.
My budget is around $6,500, give or take a few bucks.
I'm looking to offload some parts from my old rig. Here’s my take on what they're worth:
Processing 200.
Rami 480? Please.
MBO 350.
Hard drive's 150 bucks. Overpriced.
$150. Not worth it.
$250 for a case? That's overkill.
That's all I've got. Hope you guys didn't get lost along the way.
Zachary Wood13 said:Look, I don't know. $500 to $580 max. I know it's nothing special, but I want to see if I can put something together. :
Amy Vaughn12 said:Eh, honestly, an IPS panel just isn't going to cut it if you're looking at a larger monitor.
And while you could swap that i3 out for an AMD FX 6300, I guess if there isn't any overclocking potential involved, it might actually be better to stick with the Intel setup, since that has its own set of advantages too. The NVIDIA GTX 750 is maybe about 15% weaker than a 270, but the power draw is significantly lower; once you factor in that efficient i3, you're looking at a difference of at least 100W.
goldennomad2 said:Wait, where did you even put this together? I'm asking because it's super important to me whether this is a pre-built option from a retail store or what.