Looking for guidance on assembling a new PC? Let me help with some recommendations.

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CerberusVic
Junior Member

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06-11-2018, 11:46 PM

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Hello, I’m looking to upgrade my PC for gaming. I have a budget between $375 and $425 for the CPU, motherboard, and RAM. I’ll try to reuse most of what’s from my old system. My current setup includes:

- GIGABYTE GA-H55M-UD2H (Rev 1.0)
- Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz (8MB)
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
- EVGA GTX 970 Supercharged ACX 2.0
- G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB, 240-pin DDR3)
- Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
- Kingston Digital A400 SSD 240GB
- Corsair CSSD-F120GB3-BK 120GB SATA
- Western Digital WD Green WD15EARX 1.5TB
- ULTRA LifeTime Series Pro 650W 135mm fan

I’m planning to purchase the following parts:
[Link to list](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/qq866s)
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 6-core/12-thread AM4, 3.60GHz base / 4.25GHz boost
Wraith Spire 95W cooler
G.Skill Aegis 16GB DDR4 3000MHz CL16 dual channel
ASRock B450M PRO4 motherboard (AM4) with PCIe 3.0, M.2 slots, USB 3.1, DVI-D, HDMI, D-Sub, RGB lighting

I’m thinking about getting a new power supply in a few months. Are all these components compatible? Also, does this configuration sound good for gaming performance? Thanks!

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Aspriet
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06-13-2018, 09:19 PM

#2

The components work well together and fit all systems. Often saving money is possible by buying the 2600 non-X model, which offers similar performance. However, this may vary depending on current discounts for the X version.

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Cadariou
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06-13-2018, 09:42 PM

#3

The post includes a PPP connection.

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thehwk223
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06-14-2018, 05:23 AM

#4

It turns out my brain is a bit small.

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noelnau
Junior Member

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06-14-2018, 06:14 AM

#5

Choose 2600x since it equals 169, which aligns better with your options.

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kimcheese_
Member

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06-15-2018, 08:08 AM

#6

Choose the 2600X for 10 dollars since the stock price is up and it includes a superior stock cooler.

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Ethann1
Member

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06-15-2018, 11:02 PM

#7

Looking at Canada, you see 167 and 177 options. That 2600X still stands out as the better option. Switching to this memory kit is cheaper yet slightly quicker—https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/CsF48d/gskill-flare-x-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-f4-3200c16d-16gfx. I won’t use the PSU on the new system because the packaging claims "peak output" instead of "max sustained output," a common tactic for subpar power supplies.

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TheAlexZ_
Member

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06-17-2018, 09:06 AM

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Quebec, Canada. Is the PSU capable of handling a few months? Does it match the motherboard? It’s working smoothly with my I5-750 up to 4GHz and the 970 without any issues.

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alexandre6768
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06-23-2018, 02:18 AM

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Ah bon, un Québécois! But since it's an english forum we'll write in english. I'll be honest I would change the PSU has well for at least a bronze rated PSU from brands like Corsair, EVGA or Seasonic. But you have a warranty on all your components anyway, so it should be fine for a few months.

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Unsubscribed_
Junior Member

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06-29-2018, 12:13 AM

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Consider your power requirements and the compatibility of the PSU with your devices.