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Kynedee
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05-08-2016, 12:27 PM
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Hello, I recently purchased an AMD FX4300 PC with 8GB RAM, built on a Gigabyte motherboard. It was bought for around $134 USD and came with everything except a graphics card. The system runs smoothly, but I’m curious about gaming options. Since the processor is quite old, I’m thinking about upgrading, but my goal is to create a budget-friendly build rather than a high-end setup. Would it help if you suggested which components to keep and which ones might last longer? Please share your thoughts on specs and upgrades.
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Kynedee
05-08-2016, 12:27 PM #1

Hello, I recently purchased an AMD FX4300 PC with 8GB RAM, built on a Gigabyte motherboard. It was bought for around $134 USD and came with everything except a graphics card. The system runs smoothly, but I’m curious about gaming options. Since the processor is quite old, I’m thinking about upgrading, but my goal is to create a budget-friendly build rather than a high-end setup. Would it help if you suggested which components to keep and which ones might last longer? Please share your thoughts on specs and upgrades.

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05-09-2016, 04:17 PM
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Hello there! The 250W PSU is quite restrictive. I’d really like to replace it with at least 500 watts. Right now, you should focus on finding a GPU that fits within that power limit. Something that doesn’t need extra external power, like a 1050 or even a 750Ti would be ideal.
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05-09-2016, 04:17 PM #2

Hello there! The 250W PSU is quite restrictive. I’d really like to replace it with at least 500 watts. Right now, you should focus on finding a GPU that fits within that power limit. Something that doesn’t need extra external power, like a 1050 or even a 750Ti would be ideal.

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05-09-2016, 07:54 PM
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There’s something off here. The Asus Prime A520M uses an AM4 socket, but you have an older AM3+ CPU. What @rollinlower mentioned is accurate too. A 250-watt rating isn’t that high, especially given the power-hungry processor.
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05-09-2016, 07:54 PM #3

There’s something off here. The Asus Prime A520M uses an AM4 socket, but you have an older AM3+ CPU. What @rollinlower mentioned is accurate too. A 250-watt rating isn’t that high, especially given the power-hungry processor.

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05-11-2016, 05:20 PM
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It's a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ board with PCIe Gen 2 support. Upgrading the GPU isn't necessary since the motherboard only has PCIe Gen 2. Would you like suggestions for RAM, PSU, or a dedicated GPU instead?
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emmylee33
05-11-2016, 05:20 PM #4

It's a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ board with PCIe Gen 2 support. Upgrading the GPU isn't necessary since the motherboard only has PCIe Gen 2. Would you like suggestions for RAM, PSU, or a dedicated GPU instead?

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