My brother needs to upgrade his computer. I already know what gpu he needs so im set there

He has a 750w psu and a full tower case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280 - mobo
AMD HDZ965FBK4DGM Phenom II X4 965 Processor - Quad Core, 6MB L3 Cache, 2MB L2 Cache, 3.40GHz, Socket AM3, 125W, - CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417 - RAM
The ram is the one thing i need to keep and be able to use with the new mobo/cpu. I like the ram alot and he has 16gbs of it already.
so its necessary that it is compatible.

He has a budget of 400-500$
will buy in 1-2 months. more likely closer to 1month.
gaming computer
60563 illinois for location

any questions let me know please

not sure if the motherboard or cooler will fit in your case, as we do not have specifics of the case/dimensions.

intel: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yd4NRB

AMD: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNX2pg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240 - case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020 - psu

Already has a 212 cooler installed currently. Might switch him over to a watercooler depending on whats on sale.

If he doesn't plan to overclock then :

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bH8bBm

Includes a water cooler in the price.

If you drive to one of the 2 Microcenters in Chicago, you can get a 6600k for $219 and $20 off any compatible Z170 motherboard.

Like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FWf6h

he has the DDR3 already he would have to find an 1151 board with DDR3 support

They're even cheaper.

/e
But he could upgrade to DDR4 and still be well within budget.

This post was edited by DeXaFiLaH on Feb 13 2016 02:41pm

Agreed for $500 he could get this: