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Nov 8 2017 10:33pm
I haven't upgraded my pc for a couple years and I'm wanting to spend the least amount for the best upgrade. I'm looking at playing D3, Pubg, Overwatch, DOTA, and maybe WoW.

Current specs(will update when I am near my computer to list exact models):

AMD FX 8320 OC'd to 4.0ghz
MSI 970a g46
8gb ram (I forgot brand off top of my head) @ 1600mhz
2x GTX 285 in SLI
800w psu and 550w psu( going to switch back to 550w since it's modular when I buy a new case)

If there's anything I'm missing let me know so I can check in a few hours when I'm off work.

Right now I'm looking at replacing my 285s with a single 1060. I'm trying not to spend more than $250 (black friday and cyber monday are what I'm waiting for). Maybe I'll get another 8gb of ram if I can find a matching set or cheap set or 16gb.
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Nov 8 2017 10:55pm
Honestly, I would Craigslist the pc and get this
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nmHXjc

This is assuming you can get $414 for your current PC and use the 550w PSU in the new build

Would depend on your area ofc. If not, what do you think you can get and I can come up with a build based off that

Alternative: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jYBMLD

This post was edited by Penguins0690 on Nov 8 2017 11:00pm
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Nov 8 2017 11:16pm
I live in the Oklahoma City area so trying to sell it probably won't be easy. I guess if I add on the other mobo+c2d cpu and the 8gb reaper ram I have in storage I could add on another $40-$50. I just don't think I would have everything sold in the next 2 weeks.

I don't really need extra hard drives or anything. I'm already 100% set on a gtx 1060 6GB which I hope to get one for a good deal in the coming weeks. So I'm really looking at CPU Mobo RAM and GTX 1060.
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Nov 8 2017 11:22pm
Quote (coldfyre21 @ Nov 8 2017 11:16pm)
I live in the Oklahoma City area so trying to sell it probably won't be easy. I guess if I add on the other mobo+c2d cpu and the 8gb reaper ram I have in storage I could add on another $40-$50. I just don't think I would have everything sold in the next 2 weeks.

I don't really need extra hard drives or anything. I'm already 100% set on a gtx 1060 6GB which I hope to get one for a good deal in the coming weeks. So I'm really looking at CPU Mobo RAM and GTX 1060.


That works too. I'd get the 6gb version.
Was just a thought that many don't consider when upgrading a single part with a $200+ budget :)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ntNtgL

This post was edited by Penguins0690 on Nov 8 2017 11:23pm
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