I'm picking out some parts for a friends upgrade, and wanted to post it up here to make sure I'm not overlooking anything.
Budget: $500
CPU: Phenom II x6
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper 212+
RAM: 4gb to be repurposed
GPU: MSI GTX 580
HDD: 500gb Seagate Barracuda
Case: Coolermaster HAF 912
PSU: Can't quite remember, but it's a solid one that will work.
So as you can see, he needs a new CPU, mobo, RAM, and an SSD. He isn't interested in overclocking, but would like the option in case, so he'll just reuse the 212+ for now.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($229.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xsli]Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($124.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gao]G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($69.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw]Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Total:[/b] $479.96
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65 dollar Ram
I always thought those Ares were ugly as shit, I would just get this a-data [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211815[/url]
I would also get the Asus-A since its within budget.
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