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Thinking of a new build
I'd like to upgrade my computer so that I'll be able to play the new DOOM game coming out next year.
Here are my computer's specs at the moment:
Case: Antec Super Lanboy
PSU: XFX Pro 450W Core Edition Full Wired
Mobo: ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0
CPU: AMD FX 4100, Socket AM3+, 4-Core Black Edition - 3.6GHz
Mem: 2x Kingston HyperX DDR3-1866 (PC3-14900) - 8GB Total
Video: ASUS Radeon HD 6670-2GD3
Sound: Onboard Audio
SATA: Western Digital - 750GB, 64MB Cache
SATA: Western Digital - 500GB, 32MB Cache
ODD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
MCR: RocketFish (RF-CRDRD) USB 2.0 AIO
OS: 7 Pro 64Bit w/SP1
LCD: Envision H190L @ 1280x1024
I don't have much money to spend (between 400.00 & 450.00) & was wondering if I could get some suggestions.
I'm looking to get a new case. Possibly one of these:
Cooler Master Thermal Master ATX Mid-Tower
Thermaltake Commander MS-I Snow ATX Mid-Tower
Thermaltake Core V31 Black Mid-Tower ATX
I know that I need to get a new mobo, some of my USB connections don't work & I'd like to get USB 3.0.
I'm fine w/onboard audio but would like to keep using my ASUS Radeon HD 6670-2GD3 video card.
I also want to reuse my:
750GB SATA drive which has 7 Pro 64Bit SP1 on it
RocketFish Memory Card Reader
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Optical Drive (though I may get a regular Blu-Ray/Blu-Ray writer,
I haven't decided just yet)
XFX Pro PSU
What I'm looking to upgrade most is my Mobo & CPU - I lean towards AMD CPUs.
If I can reuse my existing memory, that would be great - but if not, I'll deal w/it.
I also came across this deal.
Would this make a good upgrade, even though the 8300 runs at 3.3GHz & the 4100 runs at 3.6GHz?