St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hey guys! I was looking for a new computer that has a reasonably cheap price and one that can be upgraded over time, here are the specs I found: CPU: Intel Core I3 6100 3.7GHz (Dual Core) GPU: Integrated Graphics OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Networking: Internal Wireless N 300Mbps Case: Grunt Case - Red -- I do not know if this is the official name of the case RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133Mhz Primary HDD: 500GB CPU Cooling: Standard Air Cooling Motherboard: H110 Chipset Power Supply: EVGA 500 Watt Power Supply The total came up to 560$. I was thinking that I could upgrade the CPU first to maybe an I5, then upgrade the GPU to maybe a gtx 750 ti or something like that. Tell me what you guys think because it would really help me pick a better PC! Thx! If you want to see the page I got this from, here is the url: http://ironsidecomputers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28223_28241&products_id=344 <--- It does not come up as the specs I pick, but it doea hve the options if you guys have better suggestions Edited March 31, 2016 by St0rmSlaSh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I think with a GPU upgrade like you suggested, and maybe dbl the ram you could be rockin.. I know some are smarter than me on these things, but with the upgrades you spoke of, I think that would be a fine PC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubZer0 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Pretty good budget setup, just like chameleon said upgrade your GPU and you'll be ready to go! 8 GB of RAM would be enough for gaming purpose(if that is what you're looking for). Would not consider a I5 if you're not going to use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3rk0 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Change GPU the GtX 750 TI its good choice if u only going for ET online gamming. If u can go for the GTX 960.Change Hdd500gb to an SSD (120/250GB), and then put an Hdd for backups and stuff. I think the PSU 500Watt its a bit short. http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html Cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Pretty good budget setup, just like chameleon said upgrade your GPU and you'll be ready to go! 8 GB of RAM would be enough for gaming purpose(if that is what you're looking for). Would not consider a I5 if you're not going to use it. Ya, I was possibly thinking of going down to 4, because on my current PC, I have 2gb and it works great But what do you mean if I am going to "use" the I5? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Change GPU the GtX 750 TI its good choice if u only going for ET online gamming. If u can go for the GTX 960. Change Hdd500gb to an SSD (120/250GB), and then put an Hdd for backups and stuff. I think the PSU 500Watt its a bit short. http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html Cheers I do not think I will need back ups and stuff as I got a secret for that > : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I game ET just fine and surf net with much less...my inexpensive(cheap) system is maxed out...I myself see no reason to replace mine as long as it runs it sounds like a good choice for your budget if not doing things that require heavy graphic demands..good starting point..just my opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 I game ET just fine and surf net with much less...my inexpensive(cheap) system is maxed out...I myself see no reason to replace mine as long as it runs it sounds like a good choice for your budget if not doing things that require heavy graphic demands..good starting point..just my opinion Thank you! I was thinking of getting a new game or something so I looked at this pc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibson66 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Change GPU the GtX 750 TI its good choice if u only going for ET online gamming. If u can go for the GTX 960. Change Hdd500gb to an SSD (120/250GB), and then put an Hdd for backups and stuff. I think the PSU 500Watt its a bit short. http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html Cheers Go with the gtx 950. Cheaper than 960 but comparable performance, plus lower power drain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*ConQuerY* Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Not bad , but i bought almost the same , i3 dual core 3.2ghz + 9800gtx (nvidia) 1TB HDD for 200€ here in Croatia :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Go with the gtx 950. Cheaper than 960 but comparable performance, plus lower power drain. My friend has that gpu, he can run league of legends at 90 fps on high. So it could ET at lightspeed XD Edited March 31, 2016 by St0rmSlaSh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Notebook looks like? What kind of? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdich Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Its soooo goood.. Mine is 4GB ram i'm not using for many things only Google/ Gaming/ Its fine.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubZer0 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Ya, I was possibly thinking of going down to 4, because on my current PC, I have 2gb and it works great But what do you mean if I am going to "use" the I5? Use it in the sense of using its potential. Are you just going to play games or are you going to let say render video or other processes that are using the CPU power. If the answer is no just go with the i3 its powerful enough I would go with 8gb, last time i checked the price difference it was small, but im living in the Netherlands and computer parts are quite expensive compared with prices @ the States. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0rmSlaSh Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Use it in the sense of using its potential. Are you just going to play games or are you going to let say render video or other processes that are using the CPU power. If the answer is no just go with the i3 its powerful enough I would go with 8gb, last time i checked the price difference it was small, but im living in the Netherlands and computer parts are quite expensive compared with prices @ the States. Ya, I am mainly using it for League of Legends, ET, and forums (ofc ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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