Want to upgrade

[SplatterPunk]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/arentol/saved/bjQdnQ plus 1 more ram stick of same

here is my build. recently my comp decided to stop posting/starting bios/beep etc. and i figure its time to replace/upgrade parts. considering replacing/upgrading the mobo/cpu/psu. not sure how much to spend maybe around $400? im just looking for best bang for my buck kinda stuff. thanks in advance any help is appreciated.

 

[Simplyfun]

Yeah but what are you using it for? I assume not much gaming with an HD 7770 ? I use that card and don't game much past 4x titles.

If you want a gaming experience maybe this https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jcgv7h
If you just want something solid and get a bump on video but not to that level https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6HqCnn

 

[SplatterPunk]

oh im sorry i am using it for gaming nothing crazy just mainly diablo3 and heroes of the storm. whats the compatibility warning mean on that?

would this motherboard be ok? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qnwLXH

 

[Simplyfun]

oh im sorry i am using it for gaming nothing crazy just mainly diablo3 and heroes of the storm. whats the compatibility warning mean on that?

would this motherboard be ok? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qnwLXH

Just means not all BIOS versions support that CPU and the BIOS *might* need to be updated.

Yeah that's a perfectly acceptable choice of M/B, I'd buy it.

If that's what you're playing at 1080, the 1050Ti will play those just fine as well. depending on money the 1050Ti is an option along with the Pentium to lower your spend, But I like the i5 and the 1050Ti combo more myself because I'm less likely to upgrade a CPU down the road.

 

[SplatterPunk]

awesome! thank you so much!

 

[whateverer]

I would spend your money on the Kaby Lake Pentium. 300 MHz faster, and twice the threads!

 

[horrorshow]

This is what I'd do:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZXpXtJ

Yes, it's $465 instead of $450, but in the long run I think you'd be better off....

(IE. A solid i5 for longevity. The 1050ti should be serious overkill for HotS and D3 and it will be super easy to swap out in the future etc)

It's always wise to spend more on a CPU when doing a fresh build....

EDIT: Made some changes to "trim the fat".