I itzDope New Member Nov 25, 2013 #1 I need a CPU and Graphics card under 500$ I'm looking to get the best you can out of 500$ I need this bad
I need a CPU and Graphics card under 500$ I'm looking to get the best you can out of 500$ I need this bad
The Chad New Member Nov 25, 2013 #2 We'll need a few more details than that. Are you upgrading an old system or building a new one? We will need to know this to see if the parts are compatible or not. If you're upgrading, Intel or AMD? Socket type?
We'll need a few more details than that. Are you upgrading an old system or building a new one? We will need to know this to see if the parts are compatible or not. If you're upgrading, Intel or AMD? Socket type?
Jiniix Well-Known Member Nov 25, 2013 #4 You'll most likely need a new motherboard and possibly RAM when upgrading your CPU.
PCunicorn Active Member Nov 26, 2013 #6 The CPU is great. I would just get a R9-290 and CX600M, and you'll be set. However, a new PSU might not be necessary, do you know the brand and model of you current power supply?
The CPU is great. I would just get a R9-290 and CX600M, and you'll be set. However, a new PSU might not be necessary, do you know the brand and model of you current power supply?
spirit Moderator Staff member Nov 26, 2013 #7 Leave your CPU and put all of your budget towards a new graphics card and power supply as said above. GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462 XFX 750W Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023 (may as well get the 750W since the 650W is the same cost) Comes to $499. That paired with your i7 will be good. :good:
Leave your CPU and put all of your budget towards a new graphics card and power supply as said above. GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462 XFX 750W Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023 (may as well get the 750W since the 650W is the same cost) Comes to $499. That paired with your i7 will be good. :good:
Jiniix Well-Known Member Nov 26, 2013 #8 Agreed. The only con of your CPU is that you can't overclock it. It's still very nice indeed.
D daisymtc Active Member Nov 26, 2013 #9 CPU OK. Don't need upgrade What brand is your PSU? Video card need upgrade if you gaming. Could get SSD if you want faster boot time. Last edited: Nov 26, 2013
CPU OK. Don't need upgrade What brand is your PSU? Video card need upgrade if you gaming. Could get SSD if you want faster boot time.
Benny Boy Active Member Nov 26, 2013 #10 Here's a couple more. Shell Shocker today: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139055 $100 after instant promo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151121 Might find something you like better, Friday or Monday.
Here's a couple more. Shell Shocker today: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139055 $100 after instant promo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151121 Might find something you like better, Friday or Monday.
spirit Moderator Staff member Nov 28, 2013 #12 The 290X is faster than the 770 but if you need a new power supply then buy a 770 and the power supply I suggested in my last post. Unless you can get the 290X and the power supply I recommended with your budget - in which case go 290X. Last edited: Nov 28, 2013
The 290X is faster than the 770 but if you need a new power supply then buy a 770 and the power supply I suggested in my last post. Unless you can get the 290X and the power supply I recommended with your budget - in which case go 290X.