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Help me with my PC
Im trying to get a better computer but I don't wanna buy a new casing and monitor cause my computer is all in one so basically its this computer.
I just dont know whether the internal parts are at the back so I can just replace the internal parts and save my money instead of just buying the casing,monitors and internal parts.
So if you guys know whether the parts are at the back, please tell me and tell me the parts I should upgrade, my budget is $350.
Computer Specs:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Primary hard disk (225GB Total)
I wanna play games like Payday 2, Blacklight Retribution,Just Cause 2 etc. (I already have the games)(medium settings is fine)
Please help me !
I just dont know whether the internal parts are at the back so I can just replace the internal parts and save my money instead of just buying the casing,monitors and internal parts.
So if you guys know whether the parts are at the back, please tell me and tell me the parts I should upgrade, my budget is $350.
Computer Specs:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Primary hard disk (225GB Total)
I wanna play games like Payday 2, Blacklight Retribution,Just Cause 2 etc. (I already have the games)(medium settings is fine)
Please help me !
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-Woody-crtrrssfor budget computers, AMD is superior by far.
Not really true anymore. In the low budget area, an Intel Pentium is the way to go. They're cheaper than AMD equivalents, and offer greater single-threaded performance. They also use less power, so you can get a slightly less powerful PSU, and use the extra money saved from the processor and power supply to get a higher-end GPU.
At this point in time, the only thing AMD is significantly better at than Intel is making integrated graphics.
But hen there's all of the raw power left over for future support. Also, you can do a lot of upgrading with not a lot of cash. Unlike Intel these days, AMD likes to stay with a single socket until it is outdated. Also, there's backwards compatibility for the AM3 standard, so your investment in AM3 didn't go to waste. Also, yes, you will need a better PSU, but that's an extra $20... They're also barely cheaper. There's about a $20 difference in the cheapest FX and Pentium... I think future support is worth $20, but I don't know about y'all.
I would say that AMD is pretty good to a low budget gamer.... Or... At least... More so than Intel.
I've owned several computers in the past and one of my more current ones is my Lenovo. It's an all in one and I truly love it. It's an all around great all in one and in my opinion it was really worth the money. It's AMD based and when I bought it at Best Buy it was only 300$. I can run ArcheAge on this puppy and just about any game under the sun. I also have an excellent laptop made by Gateway. Some people say Gateway does suck but honestly if you can deal with a laptop this is the one to go for. My Gateway is also AMD based but Windows 8. I've owned that one for about 3 years and it can run everything my Lenovo can. However it is capped to some extent since it is a laptop.
Pretty much anything except a full fledged desktop is going to be capped due to cooling limitations. That's just the way it is.
Just read you can go up to 450, great!
Go with this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $460.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 21:16 EST-0500
Go with this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $460.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 21:16 EST-0500
crtrrssfor budget computers, AMD is superior by far.
Not really true anymore. In the low budget area, an Intel Pentium is the way to go. They're cheaper than AMD equivalents, and offer greater single-threaded performance. They also use less power, so you can get a slightly less powerful PSU, and use the extra money saved from the processor and power supply to get a higher-end GPU.
At this point in time, the only thing AMD is significantly better at than Intel is making integrated graphics.
I recommend this:
Save up the extra $50, will be worth it in the long run.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 1GB TurboDuo Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $398.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 21:09 EST-0500
crtrrss. Intel Pentium chips are the best for a budget since they run on Intel's LGA1150 socket, that allows them to have a great upgrade path. They are really overclockable and run cooler and more stable than AMD- not to mention they are cheaper then the FX 6300.
Save up the extra $50, will be worth it in the long run.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 1GB TurboDuo Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $398.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 21:09 EST-0500
crtrrss. Intel Pentium chips are the best for a budget since they run on Intel's LGA1150 socket, that allows them to have a great upgrade path. They are really overclockable and run cooler and more stable than AMD- not to mention they are cheaper then the FX 6300.
If you're going for something that cheap, you might want to go with an AMD FX based PC. The good thing about all of the new FX sockets is that you can start low and go higher, A 990FX chipset motherboard (~$60-$200 reasonably) can support a lower-line FX CPU (~$60) all the way up to the overkill beast in my machine (~$180) if you get the money. Plus, if you don't have the money for a whole new CPU, you can get a good cooling system and overclock the living daylights out of the current CPU. (the cheapest FX CPU is still better than your current or planned CPU, by the way.)
My point here is that for budget computers, AMD is superior by far.
My point here is that for budget computers, AMD is superior by far.
But the Pentiums are pretty good, and if your budget allows it, you could get an i3 which is much better than an FX in there own way. For a game like minecraft, the intel processors will fair better with less multicore preformance, but more single core.
I want a to try to get a build within $450(Ill ask my mom for some money to expand my budget)
You can't upgrade an All-In-One computer, its the way they made it along with the touch screen compatibility, just too much work. And for $350, your better off buying an iPad because a computer that can run right off high would be at least at the minimum $450.
P.S. Try to stay away from Acer if possible. After a while their computers begin to deteriorate in quality. I've got an Acer from 2007 somewhere in my house and the only reason it even still runs is because the graphics card is the only thing I upgraded and it is helping out the outdated parts.
P.S. Try to stay away from Acer if possible. After a while their computers begin to deteriorate in quality. I've got an Acer from 2007 somewhere in my house and the only reason it even still runs is because the graphics card is the only thing I upgraded and it is helping out the outdated parts.
Thanks for the advice! Next time I won't buy All in one computers or Acer hahaha
I wouldn't know how you upgrade an all in one computer. I doubt for $350 you can get high settings, maybe medium. My advice would be to custom build a computer, it's a little bit more expensive but you should be able to get everything you want.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/landingpages/intel/i7/?gclid=CjwKEAjwoMKiBRDHwoaQ0dzn0UwSJAAUk5Ji_G3RzdK-MtHU0_hRUdzcVHuGlVFA0_UYi2KbEqYLdBoCVnXw_wcB
CyberPower also custom builds them for you. You might be able to find one in your budget.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/landingpages/intel/i7/?gclid=CjwKEAjwoMKiBRDHwoaQ0dzn0UwSJAAUk5Ji_G3RzdK-MtHU0_hRUdzcVHuGlVFA0_UYi2KbEqYLdBoCVnXw_wcB
CyberPower also custom builds them for you. You might be able to find one in your budget.
Sorry I was unsure that was why I was asking whether my pc could be upgraded. Anyways thanks alot for the advice!
I was planning on custom building this computer with this specs
CPU: Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Toshiba Product Series: DT01ACA 500gb 3.5" 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7-250X 2GB Video Card
Total is $372.23(Include Shipping)
I just don't what power supply and casing to go with this build
I was planning on custom building this computer with this specs
CPU: Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Toshiba Product Series: DT01ACA 500gb 3.5" 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7-250X 2GB Video Card
Total is $372.23(Include Shipping)
I just don't what power supply and casing to go with this build
My computer model is an Acer Aspire Z3771
