Hey guys i'd want to update my PC parts and i'm not really sure if those that i choose are good, i'd want some advices from you.

For the CPU i'm thinking about a Intel Core i5-650 Processor (4M Cache, 3.20 GHz)

And for the GPU a NVIDIA GeForce GTX660.

An Nvidia GTX 660 would be a great graphics card, but do be aware there is a GTX 760 and GTX 960 out now as well, newer is generally better but you might pay a bit more.

 

As for processor, the i5-650 is a very old processor, while it might work, there's a few questions to ask.

 

What CPU/Motherboard do you have now? (To see whether an i5 650 is both worth it and compatible) 

 

What are you upgrading your PC parts for? 

 

And what storage drives do you have? 

 

If you're unsure of your parts list, Speccy is a great free program than can tell you all that. 

An Nvidia GTX 660 would be a great graphics card, but do be aware there is a GTX 760 and GTX 960 out now as well, newer is generally better but you might pay a bit more.

As for processor, the i5-650 is a very old processor, while it might work, there's a few questions to ask.

What CPU/Motherboard do you have now? (To see whether an i5 650 is both worth it and compatible)

What are you upgrading your PC parts for?

And what storage drives do you have?

If you're unsure of your parts list, Speccy is a great free program than can tell you all that.

I'm updating my PC for gaming purpose, and do you know a better CPU that won't be really expensive ? Under 200€ ?

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I'm updating my PC for gaming purpose, and do you know a better CPU that won't be really expensive ? Under 200€ ?

 

Well that depends on your motherboard, unless you plan on getting a new motherboard as well. 

 

What's your current CPU and motherboard? If you're unsure, download, install, and run Speccy. 

Well that depends on your motherboard, unless you plan on getting a new motherboard as well. 

 

What's your current CPU and motherboard? If you're unsure, download, install, and run Speccy. 

Ok so my CPU is : Intel Core i3 550 @ 3.20GHz Clarkdale 32nm Technology

motherboard : MSI 2A9C (CPU 1)

Ok so my CPU is : Intel Core i3 550 @ 3.20GHz Clarkdale 32nm Technology

motherboard : MSI 2A9C (CPU 1)

 

Oh I didn't realize this is what I commented on earlier.

 

Honestly, I'd recommend buying a newer CPU and along with that, a motherboard since the sockets change. The jump from i3 to i5 is good, but if it remains in the same family (1st gen), it's probably not very cost effective. 

 

With Skylake (5th gen) Intel i3/i5/i7 series coming out sometime soon, it might be worth grabbing an Ivy Bridge (3rd Gen, my current CPU is an i5 3570K) or Haswell (4th Gen) at reduced price or buying a brand new Skylake i5. 

 

i5 is generally recommended for gaming, so you're smart with going with an i5 series CPU. 

Oh I didn't realize this is what I commented on earlier.

 

Honestly, I'd recommend buying a newer CPU and along with that, a motherboard since the sockets change. The jump from i3 to i5 is good, but if it remains in the same family (1st gen), it's probably not very cost effective. 

 

With Skylake (5th gen) Intel i3/i5/i7 series coming out sometime soon, it might be worth grabbing an Ivy Bridge (3rd Gen, my current CPU is an i5 3570K) or Haswell (4th Gen) at reduced price or buying a brand new Skylake i5. 

 

i5 is generally recommended for gaming, so you're smart with going with an i5 series CPU. 

Well i can't afford to change my motherboard, isn't there an other way around ?

I'm running a GTX660 and I'm very content of it, it's a very good price/quality ratio.

Well i can't afford to change my motherboard, isn't there an other way around ?

 

Motherboards are quite cheap, much cheaper than a processor generally. 

 

The only other way around would be to buy an i5 1st gen, but the performance wouldn't be cost effective, so it wouldn't make very much sense financially for performance. 

 

If you want performance for your money, I'd save and buy something newer. 

Motherboards are quite cheap, much cheaper than a processor generally. 

 

The only other way around would be to buy an i5 1st gen, but the performance wouldn't be cost effective, so it wouldn't make very much sense financially for performance. 

 

If you want performance for your money, I'd save and buy something newer. 

I'm gonna save my money then, but can i get a GTX 660 with my actual CPU ?

I'm gonna save my money then, but can i get a GTX 660 with my actual CPU ?

 

Yes, a graphics card would actually be a better thing to upgrade, however it's possible to be bottlenecked by the CPU. 

 

Ideally of course it'd be best to update GPU and CPU/Mobo, but if you can't financially, go with a new graphics card. 

Yes, a graphics card would actually be a better thing to upgrade, however it's possible to be bottlenecked by the CPU. 

 

Ideally of course it'd be best to update GPU and CPU/Mobo, but if you can't financially, go with a new graphics card. 

Alright thank you then, last thing, is there a specific thing to choose for a graphic card, i mean, if i get the GTX, is it gonna fit for sure ?

Alright thank you then, last thing, is there a specific thing to choose for a graphic card, i mean, if i get the GTX, is it gonna fit for sure ?

 

As long as your motherboard has 1X PCI Express Port, the graphics card will fit. 

 

Come to think of it, something you'll want to make sure is your computer has at least a 450-500W Power Supply

 

and

 

a 6 pin PCI-E since the GTX 660, 960, and 760 all use 1X 6 pin PCI-E cable to power the card. 

As long as your motherboard has 1X PCI Express Port, the graphics card will fit. 

 

Come to think of it, something you'll want to make sure is your computer has at least a 450-500W Power Supply

 

and

 

a 6 pin PCI-E since the GTX 660, 960, and 760 all use 1X 6 pin PCI-E cable to power the card. 

I'm pretty lost in all those things you're saying, can't you explain it on an easier way ?

I'm pretty lost in all those things you're saying, can't you explain it on an easier way ?

 

As long as your motherboard has one of these (Big yellow strip) then you should be good. Most likely that's what your current GPU is plugged into. 

 

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Now, to power something big like a GTX 660, you'll need a powerful PSU, or Power Supply. You'll need to look at the PSU in your case and see how many Watts it is. 450W-500W is what is recommended to power a GTX 660. 

 

Next, you'll need to make sure your PSU has one of these cables to plug into the GPU. 

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachments/pcie6-2-jpg.57637/

As long as your motherboard has one of these (Big yellow strip) then you should be good. Most likely that's what your current GPU is plugged into. 

 

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Now, to power something big like a GTX 660, you'll need a powerful PSU, or Power Supply. You'll need to look at the PSU in your case and see how many Watts it is. 450W-500W is what is recommended to power a GTX 660. 

 

Next, you'll need to make sure your PSU has one of these cables to plug into the GPU. 

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachments/pcie6-2-jpg.57637/

Ok , i'll take a look inside .

Hey guys i'd want to update my PC parts and i'm not really sure if those that i choose are good, i'd want some advices from you.

For the CPU i'm thinking about a Intel Core i5-650 Processor (4M Cache, 3.20 GHz)

And for the GPU a NVIDIA GeForce GTX660.

I have a 660, and it is great. I would get it if I were you.

I have a 660, and it is great. I would get it if I were you.

I'm planning to get it , thanks :)