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new PC Build ( GTX 750TI ASUS VS GIGABYTE

Feb 7, 2016 6:24AM PST

Hello, guys.
I'm planning to build a new PC which is a way better than the PC i have now.

Now I have: Nvidia GeForce GT 520, AMD Athlon II X2 250, 4GB RAM, 1TB SATA 7200rpm, Sapphire Tech PI-AM3RS760G2 and 450W CCIVO Power Supply.

I'm planning to buy:
CPU:
Intel i3-4150 3.50GHz OR AMD FX-6300 3.50GHz up to 4.10GHz ,
GPU:
ASUS GTX750TI-PH-2GD5 ,
Power Supply:
Cooler Master B2 Series 600W,
RAM:
8GB DDR3 1866Mhz Kingston CL10 HyperX
Mobo:
ASROCK N68-GS4 FX

I will probably buy all of these components but I don't have too much money right now to buy all this.

I want you to tell me, guys, what is the best choice to buy right now(1 or 2 components):
If I buy new GPU will my GPU have a problem with my Athlon x2 250?
If I buy new GPU will I need to buy the Power Supply right away because mine is 450W but I don't think that's the real power.
If I buy 1 component what is the best choice?
if I buy 2 components what is the best choice to buy right now and I will buy other parts 5 months later.

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Feb 8, 2016 10:41AM PST

If you buy the GPU You will need the PSU, and you will have a bottle neck at your MOBO
If You Buy the New MOBO you have to get the CPU and the new PSU, the same for the CPU!

You should wait and get it all together , plus i would suggest getting an SSD drive
It will change every thing!

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That how I do my shoping also.
Feb 7, 2016 10:56AM PST

Look for bargain/discount. As for what two to buy, it really doesn't matter..because you can't build the system until you have all the components anyway. But here's something to keep in mind though, what cpu socket motherboard depends on what cpu you have or what cpu will depends on what board. I do see amd cpu on sale lot more often than intel.

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Choice
Feb 7, 2016 6:51PM PST

Install the video card now.
It should work perhaps not at it's best with your old cpu but better than what you have.

When you get enough money pick a cpu and then shop for a mobo that supports it.