buying a new cpu and motherboard

mutant_ninja

hey i want to upgrade my pc for now i can only buy a cpu and a motherboard what do u recommend and where i can buy computer parts for a good price i was thinking about getting i5 5370 since its the latest generation and motherboard Intel DH77KC any advices on this matter would be great thank u ..

yasamoka

What is your current system spec?

mutant_ninja

core i3 550
and intel motherboard really old one i dont know the code
250 gb
8 gigs of ram kingstone
GTX 670

yasamoka

and Power Supply?

AvoK95

What's your PSU and budget? You can get a used 2500 with an Asus P8P67 for a great price.

mutant_ninja

Well my power supply unit is not an official brand, as for its capabilities i suppose it provides 700 watts.
i tend to play of lots of CPU intensive games such Battlefield 3, will a core i5 5370 do the job properly?
or do i have to get an i7 ?
and one more question does the main board make a big deference? cause the budget is really limited can i get a normal intel GLA 1155 board or should i buy the expensive ones ????

yasamoka

Before you buy anything, make sure you get a branded, reliable power supply. You'll kill your whole system eventually if you stay with any fake PSUs.

AvoK95

Please please please PLEASE! get a real PSU. Take a look at this, $15 PSU, that's suppose to provide 480W of power. (This is a very good quality PSU compared to the ones selling in Lebanon)

yasamoka

AvoK95 wrotePlease please please PLEASE! get a real PSU. Take a look at this, $15 PSU, that's suppose to provide 480W of power. (This is a very good quality PSU compared to the ones selling in Lebanon)

I read it, its funny but really frightening. A MUST read for anyone considering a cheap PSU or running bis system on one!

AvoK95

yasamoka wrote
AvoK95 wrotePlease please please PLEASE! get a real PSU. Take a look at this, $15 PSU, that's suppose to provide 480W of power. (This is a very good quality PSU compared to the ones selling in Lebanon)
I read it, its funny but really frightening. A MUST read for anyone considering a cheap PSU or running bis system on one!

Hahaha, forgot the link :D
http://www.overclockers.com/logisys-ps480x2-review

mmk92

mutant_ninja wrotecore i3 550
and intel motherboard really old one i dont know the code
250 gb
8 gigs of ram kingstone
GTX 670

wow a first gen i3 + a GTX 670? the processor's a severe bottleneck, no?

yasamoka

mmk92 wrote
mutant_ninja wrotecore i3 550
and intel motherboard really old one i dont know the code
250 gb
8 gigs of ram kingstone
GTX 670
wow a first gen i3 + a GTX 670? the processor's a severe bottleneck, no?

exactly why he wants to upgrade, I suppose.

mutant_ninja

Hey guys thank you for the replies, i got the pc parts today cpu 5370k core i5 and intel 77sl 50k motherboard.
Instead of spending the money on the cpu only i also bought an ssd drive for 50 dollars 128 gb , the brand is ocz this thing is amazing, i never thouhgt windows would be so fast it boots up in like 7 seconds
As for the preformance bf3 is now running at 1080p with no lag what so ever i was dreaming of 60 pfs the game play is way more fun
Next step in getting some new ram and a psu .

yasamoka

mutant_ninja wroteHey guys thank you for the replies, i got the pc parts today cpu 5370k core i5 and intel 77sl 50k motherboard.
Instead of spending the money on the cpu only i also bought an ssd drive for 50 dollars 128 gb , the brand is ocz this thing is amazing, i never thouhgt windows would be so fast it boots up in like 7 seconds
As for the preformance bf3 is now running at 1080p with no lag what so ever i was dreaming of 60 pfs the game play is way more fun
Next step in getting some new ram and a psu .

Congrats, works but really, get the PSU ASAP!

After you do, I want you to run some benches for curiosity. But not before you get a good PSU.

AVOlio

Where did you get the SSD from ?