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May 11 2017 10:02pm
Hey guys, I built my own computer about 4 years ago (I did upgrade my graphics card when BF4 came out) and Its just old now and not working properly. I have many issues and just overall want to build a new one.

Budget: Maximum $800
More specific use (what games, what programs): For school mostly with the ability to play games such as GTAV but I want it to be ridiculously fast in terms of booting & opening chrome/searching
Planned time until purchase: End of summer
Do you need an Operating System?: Yeah :/
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: Lol no
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: Will not be overclocking. I'm pretty sure my graphic card is pre overclocked anyways
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: no, no and no
I really want a SSD*
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): L0G 1T0 Newmarket Ontario

What are your preferences in case style? (lights, flashy, dull, etc) I'm so done with the LED lights, so none if possible.
Are you planning to use multiple monitors? Yes, 3 1920x1080
Are you looking for upgrade-ability? No
Do you have any preferred brands? No
Can you reuse any components from an older build? Yes, I am planning to reuse my ram and graphics card (16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3) (Dual-X R9 270X) I believe that they are still high end, at least for what Im looking for.
My power supply is some 450W bronze one, and I am looking to get a new one that is modular, and if possible going with a micro build. I don't think my mother board or CPU is reusable due to their age and use but I really don't know
Current Case: Zalman z11

Please let me know your thoughts
my current computer specs below:

http://imgur.com/a/5IySp

Thanks, I really appreciate the help!

This post was edited by mateao10 on May 11 2017 10:03pm
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May 11 2017 10:15pm
they arent high end.

repost in 2 months

This post was edited by WhoBut_WBMason on May 11 2017 10:15pm
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Quote (WhoBut_WBMason @ May 11 2017 11:15pm)
they arent high end.

repost in 2 months


Alright, would you recommend me replacing everything then, including my graphics card? I also might start picking up parts now as I have found a new case that is quiet and on sale its the Fractal Design Define R4 http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=044094
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May 20 2017 04:05pm
Well 800$ CA is not a lot so probably gotta keep that rx270 for now.
But to reason to post months in advance.

This post was edited by ZwiX on May 20 2017 04:06pm
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Quote (mateao10 @ May 20 2017 04:07pm)
Alright, would you recommend me replacing everything then, including my graphics card? I also might start picking up parts now as I have found a new case that is quiet and on sale its the Fractal Design Define R4 http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=044094


Don't buy anything ahead of time
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May 20 2017 05:45pm
Quote (ZwiX @ May 20 2017 05:05pm)
Well 800$ CA is not a lot so probably gotta keep that rx270 for now.
But to reason to post months in advance.


Quote (WhoBut_WBMason @ May 20 2017 06:26pm)
Don't buy anything ahead of time



Thats fine it still preforms fairly well and yeah ideally lower then $800, but thanks and I wont I'll wait and post here again in August.
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May 20 2017 05:53pm
You can reuse hard drive and case if you want. Totally your choice tho. I would sell that computer as a whole meaning u don't get to keep those. Really those are the only things that are reusable. You'll need a better graphics card later, but can keep for now.

Probably looking at a ryzen r5, 8gb ram, SSD, Rx 580.
Others are right tho, bump when you have the $$. Too many things can change between now and then
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May 20 2017 10:07pm
Quote (ZwiX @ May 20 2017 03:05pm)
Well 800$ CA is not a lot so probably gotta keep that rx270 for now.
But to reason to post months in advance.


it's r9 270x, not rx
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May 20 2017 11:18pm
Quote (mateao10 @ 20 May 2017 13:07)
Alright, would you recommend me replacing everything then, including my graphics card? I also might start picking up parts now as I have found a new case that is quiet and on sale its the Fractal Design Define R4 http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=044094


case you can buy ahead of time if it's a sick deal.
I have that case on 1 of my builds, just make sure you prefer a big case over the average sized ones. Though that case in Canada frequently goes on sale for 100-110, the cheapest it's been was 69.99 i believe, but that doesnt happen often.

Since you're only willing to spend about $800, you gotta be decisive on what you really want most.
Performance/$ or looks for less perf.
Though you should be selling ur current build now, and add that to your $800 budget. Cuz there's really no point waiting if ur gonna limit urself to ddr3 rams, you might as well look for CL deals
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