Hi, so I'm looking to replace some really old computer parts, seeing as how I've been upgrading my ancient computer from '2006 over the past 9 years. All I need to replace now is my Case (mid-tower), HDD, and PSU.
I was hoping to get some recommendations for replacements, because seeing as how I have a budget around $200, I'm not really sure what I should prioritize my budget on when upgrading.
Hi, so I'm looking to replace some really old computer parts, seeing as how I've been upgrading my ancient computer from '2006 over the past 9 years. All I need to replace now is my Case (mid-tower), HDD, and PSU.
I was hoping to get some recommendations for replacements, because seeing as how I have a budget around $200, I'm not really sure what I should prioritize my budget on when upgrading.
If you need to replace psu make sure you have enough watts. If you are unsure post your other specs
If you need to replace psu make sure you have enough watts. If you are unsure post your other specs
My (pretty bad) Specs
CPU= AMD-FX4100
MOBO= MSI 760GM-P23(FX) (MS-7641)
RAM= 4GB DDR3
GFX= GTX 650
PSU= TT-8020 (not sure on voltage but some googling makes me think its around 350 watts)
Case= Generic HP Case with really bad cooling
edit: Sorry if this isn't very helpful, I mainly just copied names from CPU-ID
My (pretty bad) Specs
CPU= AMD-FX4100
MOBO= MSI 760GM-P23(FX) (MS-7641)
RAM= 4GB DDR3
GFX= GTX 650
PSU= TT-8020 (not sure on voltage but some googling makes me think its around 350 watts)
Case= Generic HP Case with really bad cooling
edit: Sorry if this isn't very helpful, I mainly just copied names from CPU-ID
Get a PSU from a well known brand. Its a huge risk to get an off brand psu
Get a PSU from a well known brand. Its a huge risk to get an off brand psu
I don't think you'll have to spend 200$ on Case, HDD and PSU.
Getting a better case for better airflow (and mabye looks too) might be a good idea. Your mobo seems to be mATX so you'd be looking at 20-40$. Something like the Cougar MG100 or Cougar Spike just to get a decent case, a better one like the Fractal Design Core 1300 or a bigger one like the Cooler Master N200 in case you want to get a huge GPU in a couple of years.
Your mobo doesn't have SATA III so I wouldn't get an SSD since you can't fully utilize it but a faster HDD is definitely a nice upgrade. Standard recommendations would be the Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 (1TB 44$), ST2000MD001 (2TB 74$) or ST3000DM001 (3TB 92$) depending on how much capacity you need.
There aren't any amazing deals on PSUs right now and there's no point in replacing a working, acceptable quality PSU with a newer acceptable quality PSU, so first of all you should find out what PSU you have and wether or not you have to replace it at all. Could it be that you looked at the sticker on the fan? The TT-8020A is a fan iirc. If the fan is facing downwards the model name is probably on the side that faces the back panel of the case. Either way you'll have to open the case.
I don't think you'll have to spend 200$ on Case, HDD and PSU.
Getting a better case for better airflow (and mabye looks too) might be a good idea. Your mobo seems to be mATX so you'd be looking at 20-40$. Something like the [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-mg100]Cougar MG100[/url] or [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-spike]Cougar Spike[/url] just to get a decent case, a better one like the [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1300bl]Fractal Design Core 1300[/url] or a bigger one like the [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1]Cooler Master N200[/url] in case you want to get a huge GPU in a couple of years.
Your mobo doesn't have SATA III so I wouldn't get an SSD since you can't fully utilize it but a faster HDD is definitely a nice upgrade. Standard recommendations would be the [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 (1TB 44$)[/url], [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001]ST2000MD001 (2TB 74$)[/url] or [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm001]ST3000DM001 (3TB 92$)[/url] depending on how much capacity you need.
There aren't any amazing deals on PSUs right now and there's no point in replacing a working, acceptable quality PSU with a newer acceptable quality PSU, so first of all you should find out what PSU you have and wether or not you have to replace it at all. Could it be that you looked at the sticker on the fan? The TT-8020A is a fan iirc. If the fan is facing downwards the model name is probably on the side that faces the back panel of the case. Either way you'll have to open the case.
Thanks for the advice everyone, it really has helped me make my decision
@Setsul I guess ill hold off on the PSU or now, I was just worried about the age of my PSU.
Thanks for the advice everyone, it really has helped me make my decision
@Setsul I guess ill hold off on the PSU or now, I was just worried about the age of my PSU.