GPU upgrade

It's assigned to the mobo? I didn't know that. Crap.

 

I've never heard that before.

After research, it seems that the answer varies. And if it does invalidate your license, usually all it takes is a call to a microsoft robot to get it transferred.

 

so anything else? just get the 965 black I guess or a 6 core phenom?

 

I guess. The cheapest used 6-core phenom is about the same $$$ as the i3 bundle, and I think the i3 beats it. The best 6-core is more than the best i5+mobo combo.

 

Just get the i3 bundle or the likes. Yes the OS is tied with the motherboard, but you can simply call Microsoft and they will re-license your Windows for you. It's not that big of a hassle, really.

Phenom is beginning to get outdated, and not handling modern games very well. I'd much rather you get something up to date that you know will run almost every game out there, then something that will be hard to find, hard to get support for, hard to replace if it dies, and in general just not as good of a product.

It may not be the cheapest option, but it's the best you can do for now, as it will set you on your way for a few years at least, or until you get more money to throw an i5 or the likes in there.

 

Ok but which one should I get first? The phenom x6 or the 260x?

 

Just get the gosh darned i3! It's better, faster, cooler, cheaper. Get it. I think the i3 will help you more than the 260x right now.

 

ok fine man just relink the i3 and mobo combo. the link u have takes me to the fx cpus

 

http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx
4th one down.

 

ok man thanks for the link. k should I also get a case or stick with the prebuilt one?

 

I would stick prebuilt and put the $$$ towards a gpu.

 

Beware that that case will not accept a full ATX motherboard... so make sure if you're keeping it to get an mATX mobo.

 

ya but like I said before, the board wont fit in the case. plus I don't want to mod my case an drill holes... I would screw it up or something...

 

Just get a cheap mid-tower ATX case then. You can find fairly good ones for under $50

 

ya I don't want to get a case. basicly all I wanted was a cpu or gpu upgrade.i would have to replace the tower, mobo, cpu, and gpu. that is a computer build there. I don't want to do that.

 

Then as I said... get an mATX motherboard rather than an ATX.

 

The NZXT 210 is $29. Great case.

 

So are you sure that a micro atx board will fit I'm my prebuilt case?

 

Yes. That is the form factor of the motherboard it comes with. It should work.

I take no responsibility for any actions taken due to my advice.

 

ok my board is an asus M4A78LT-M. now im trying to find a board that matches mine. can u help?