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What are some suggestions for hardware upgrades?

What are some suggestions for hardware upgrades?

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CloseToToast
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02-04-2017, 04:08 PM
#11
The PSU is an Anima APII 600
APII600 - ANIMA Power Supply
The updated APII600 Power Supply features an Ultra-Silent 12 cm fan with 14 dB Tacens, smart thermal speed control, and an anti-vibration system. It also includes a side mesh to improve cooling efficiency.
www.tacens-anima.com
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CloseToToast
02-04-2017, 04:08 PM #11

The PSU is an Anima APII 600
APII600 - ANIMA Power Supply
The updated APII600 Power Supply features an Ultra-Silent 12 cm fan with 14 dB Tacens, smart thermal speed control, and an anti-vibration system. It also includes a side mesh to improve cooling efficiency.
www.tacens-anima.com

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AgantGB
Junior Member
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02-04-2017, 09:26 PM
#12
This is not always the case. If you pop in a much stronger GPU, the CPU will still be the same, and can only send pre-rendered frames as fast as it can. Getting a new GPU with the CPU remaining the same does not produce results, where you get a huge benefit. The GPU will always be waiting on data from the CPU, and will sit at low usage even when gaming. Not ideal.
TBH, the OP needs to consider a new build.
Something like this to get started. It will dance all over the current specs. Drop in a dGPU down the line when money is saved.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($181.83 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 ATX AM4 Motherboard
($99.00 @ MSI)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($60.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
($69.99 @ Best Buy)
Total:
$585.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-04-15 11:11 EDT-0400
I would not throw any money at that older system. It's simply not worth it.
This is a full build. Depending on what PSU, Storage etc, this bill could be reduced.
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AgantGB
02-04-2017, 09:26 PM #12

This is not always the case. If you pop in a much stronger GPU, the CPU will still be the same, and can only send pre-rendered frames as fast as it can. Getting a new GPU with the CPU remaining the same does not produce results, where you get a huge benefit. The GPU will always be waiting on data from the CPU, and will sit at low usage even when gaming. Not ideal.
TBH, the OP needs to consider a new build.
Something like this to get started. It will dance all over the current specs. Drop in a dGPU down the line when money is saved.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($181.83 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 ATX AM4 Motherboard
($99.00 @ MSI)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($60.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
($69.99 @ Best Buy)
Total:
$585.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-04-15 11:11 EDT-0400
I would not throw any money at that older system. It's simply not worth it.
This is a full build. Depending on what PSU, Storage etc, this bill could be reduced.

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DanilKotoff
Member
52
02-22-2017, 10:53 PM
#13
I agree, yet also convey the unique impression that won’t fit the budget.
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DanilKotoff
02-22-2017, 10:53 PM #13

I agree, yet also convey the unique impression that won’t fit the budget.

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03-06-2017, 10:51 PM
#14
What is your budget? Your processor seems limited, possibly just a dual-core model, and your graphics card is also underpowered. Are you planning to assemble this on eBay or purchase new parts?
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FuriousGamer56
03-06-2017, 10:51 PM #14

What is your budget? Your processor seems limited, possibly just a dual-core model, and your graphics card is also underpowered. Are you planning to assemble this on eBay or purchase new parts?

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renan1011
Junior Member
8
03-07-2017, 06:57 AM
#15
it's an i5-6400 with a 4-core CPU. It's my son's gaming PC. He asked me to replace the motherboard as a birthday gift. I wasn't sure if that makes sense, which is why I needed some advice. The budget is between 150 and 200 EUR.
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renan1011
03-07-2017, 06:57 AM #15

it's an i5-6400 with a 4-core CPU. It's my son's gaming PC. He asked me to replace the motherboard as a birthday gift. I wasn't sure if that makes sense, which is why I needed some advice. The budget is between 150 and 200 EUR.

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Dreemurrz
Member
220
03-07-2017, 07:37 AM
#16
What RAM is currently installed in the system?
If you bought only the 5700g and a compatible motherboard, you could utilize your existing RAM and storage to assemble something. Still, it would represent a significant upgrade. The cost might reach around 250€. 8gb of RAM is quite low even for entry-level to mid-range gaming. 32gb seems more suitable for new builds. However, a minimum of 2 x 8gb (16gb total) would be the recommendation for this setup.
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Dreemurrz
03-07-2017, 07:37 AM #16

What RAM is currently installed in the system?
If you bought only the 5700g and a compatible motherboard, you could utilize your existing RAM and storage to assemble something. Still, it would represent a significant upgrade. The cost might reach around 250€. 8gb of RAM is quite low even for entry-level to mid-range gaming. 32gb seems more suitable for new builds. However, a minimum of 2 x 8gb (16gb total) would be the recommendation for this setup.

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