Should I upgrade or buy a new pc?

Dame_xD · 29 Jul 2015 at 21:52

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my pc over the next couple of months, I don't really want to spend a huge amount but I am open to all ideas at the moment.

So far my computer has:

Motherboard: Giga-Byte GA-78LMT-S2P
Maximum memory: 16384MB
Slots:2 (2 banks of 1)
Installed Ram: 6GB (4GB 2GB)
Storage: SATA 2 - 3Gb/s
Chipset: AMD 760G
Graphics card: PCI Express x16
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor
System Type: 64-bit Operating System

Anything else you need to know? This is my first time posting something like this so not sure on the info you may need...

I could possibly do with buying a new case too so any idea on that?

Just looking for advice really on how I should start upgrading my pc or if I should even bother upgrading and just buy a new, I tend to play a lot of games and would like to start playing more modern games like Battlefield, Fifa and so on..

Thankyou

mickyflinn · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:11

What model of graphics card do you have ?

Dame_xD · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:21

I have AMD RADEON HD 6450
Sorry, forgot to include it..

koolpc · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:31

SSD would make quite a difference.

Dame_xD · 29 Jul 2015 at 23:13

ok any advice on what SSD I should look at?

koolpc · 29 Jul 2015 at 23:19

Depends what size you after. Crucial have a good following on here.

Dame_xD · 29 Jul 2015 at 23:34

ok I will check that out, thanks.. I am also thinking of upgrading my RAM, maybe change out my 2GB for a 8GB

mickyflinn · 30 Jul 2015 at 11:44

A graphics card would be a good upgrade also, what psu do you have ?

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 12:14

I have a Win Power Plus 500W PSU

dacads · 30 Jul 2015 at 14:20

Samsung 250GB SSD is the way to go..

If you go with a new GPU I would also recommend a new PSU.

Followed by that you can look at a new CPU+mobo

Doogles · 30 Jul 2015 at 17:17

SSD and making sure you have 8GB RAM would be a massive improvement, I'd probably upgrade the power supply to a better model and add in a second hand GPU. So spend £50 on a SSD and £30 on 2x4GB 1600mhz pack (all new) and get a decent 600w for £50 (new) and used HD 7970/HD 7950 for £70. If you do this anything @1080p is easy peacy!

mickyflinn · 30 Jul 2015 at 20:02

All new, something like this but as mentioned above the second hand market can save you a fair bit.

YOUR BASKET
1 x HIS Radeon R9 380 IceQ X2 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H380QM2GD) £149.99
1 x Crucial BX100 250GB SSD SATA 6Gbps 7mm Solid State Drive (CT250BX100SSD1) £65.99
1 x TeamGroup Elite Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TPKD38G1600HC11DC01) £41.99
1 x EVGA 500W 80 Plus Power Supply (100-W1-0500-KR) £36.95
Total : £304.51 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 20:49

Ok thankyou, I will have a look around for these parts :-)

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 20:59

I could also do with buying a new case, any Advice on which case will be a good fit for my stuff?

mickyflinn · 30 Jul 2015 at 21:06

Your motherboard is micro atx take a look if you want a bigger case click on atx on the left side colum of the web page atx cases it will fit either .

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?catid=2278&groupid=2362&sortby=priceAsc

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 21:11

I believe as I will be changing to SSD I will also need an OS

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 21:20

would this kind of case fit my needs.. Galaxy Bubble BLUE LED Desktop PC Computer Mini Tower Gaming Case

Also would I need any extra wires or connectors for all of the fans to connect to my Mobo?

mickyflinn · 30 Jul 2015 at 22:45

That case will be fine and you should get all the wires with the case.

Dame_xD · 30 Jul 2015 at 23:25

yeah, all the wires came with the case but I am sure that there were more wires and connectors in it than spaces on my Mobo :s

Dame_xD · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:24

ok so my case has a USB 3.0 on the front panel but I don't have a clue where it connects on my Mobo... Do I need an adapter or anything for it?