hey! i have a pretty decent low/mid end gaming pc but im looking to improve on some places like a modular PSU, a better motherboard to OC on and a easier processor to OC on. i have about 350$ to spend and can save up more, just curious what u guys can come up with
Currently have a Intel I5 3550 3.3
MSI B75MA
Silver Power SP 500W(it also has Coil Whine wich is kinda starting to annoy me :/)
To be honest you won't really be able to upgrade all three for that amount of money. The only things that would be an improvement over what you have at the moment would be a 3570K and a good motherboard. Your PSU is fine, no need to change that.
I'd go with a 3570K and a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H, that costs about $350
To be honest you won't really be able to upgrade all three for that amount of money. The only things that would be an improvement over what you have at the moment would be a 3570K and a good motherboard. Your PSU is fine, no need to change that.
I'd go with a 3570K and a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H, that costs about $350
hey! i have a pretty decent low/mid end gaming pc but im looking to improve on some places like a modular PSU, a better motherboard to OC on and a easier processor to OC on. i have about 350$ to spend and can save up more, just curious what u guys can come up with
Currently have a Intel I5 3550 3.3
MSI B75MA
Silver Power SP 500W
I would save up at least about $400-450 if I was you, you won't really get much benefit out of only $350 over your current hardware. This mix would be a good upgrade for you and make overclocking a breeze:
If you live near Microcenter you can get the CPU a lil cheaper and they might have a good mobo combo available. You aren't too far off from what I found so this should be a good goal for you.
I would save up at least about $400-450 if I was you, you won't really get much benefit out of only $350 over your current hardware. This mix would be a good upgrade for you and make overclocking a breeze:
If you live near Microcenter you can get the CPU a lil cheaper and they might have a good mobo combo available. You aren't too far off from what I found so this should be a good goal for you.
Like what others said too, you don't need to get a new PSU yet, so if you want to get a modular PSU, just get the mobo and CPU now and upgrade the PSU later.
Didn't know you were in Norway, or even what is available there really lol, ohh well. The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H that AndyM95 suggested is a good board too.
Didn't know you were in Norway, or even what is available there really lol, ohh well. The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H that AndyM95 suggested is a good board too.
Didn't know you were in Norway, or even what is available there really lol, ohh well. The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H that AndyM95 suggested is a good board too.
Didn't know you were in Norway, or even what is available there really lol, ohh well. The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H that AndyM95 suggested is a good board too.
But his current system would outperform a 2500K. I mean I know he said he wanted to overclock but why force him to have to overclock just to match his current system, nvm surpass it.
But his current system would outperform a 2500K. I mean I know he said he wanted to overclock but why force him to have to overclock just to match his current system, nvm surpass it.
True, I just don't see something as a worthwhile upgrade in my personal builds unless it gives both upgraded performance at both stock speeds and max expected OC headroom
To be honest you won't really be able to upgrade all three for that amount of money. The only things that would be an improvement over what you have at the moment would be a 3570K and a good motherboard. Your PSU is fine, no need to change that.
I'd go with a 3570K and a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H, that costs about $350
Will most likely go for this then and save up more, thanks for all help guys
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