Would like to upgrade my current 8 years old "entertainment" PC, the processor(AMD Athlon™ II X2 250) seems no longer able to handle window 10, always high CPU

[Budget] 2k+-

[Purpose] Movie (Download + Watch), net surfing (Youtube, FB)

[Hardwares that will be re-use] HDD (current have 4 so need motherboard that support more than 4 SATA) , keyboard / mouse

[Monitor resolution] Monitor not needed, but prefer/need output up to 4k (@60Hz? or higher?)

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Chrome, Xunlei, MPC

[Personal preferences] I5 (8400?) or any similar level AMD? , Asus TUF B360 PLUS GAMING? min 8GB RAM, Normal casing will do.

[Location] KL

Of coz, the more budget the best
But then dont too low spec, plan to use for another 8-10 years

This post has been edited by terdit: Oct 23 2018, 01:36 PM

First of all thanks for the suggestion.
Seems AMD is better choice for me

For PSU, since mine is so old, i think i will just get a new one.
if were to use the casing, means i need to assemble everything by my self?
not sure am i able to do that


AMD Ryzen 5 2600 don't have build in graphic, since i need 4k output, is there any graphic card within that price range can do so?


Also, is there any motherboard and casing that can support more than 4 HDD bay?

A noob question : AMD Ryzen 5 build in graphice can support 4k? how many hz?
search around but unable to get a concrete answer

Sorry for misleading.
The build in graphic for AMD Ryzen 5 2400G question is actually another question.
coz i was thinking can i take Ryzen 5 2400G and just utilize the build in graphic (if it has 4k), then can save on the graphic card.

I do aware of GT 1030 can support on 4k@60hz, wanna see can skip this or not.
or another option for me is, utilize the build in graphic first for 1080p (since i haven get the TV that support 4k), then only add on the graphic card later when i have 4k TV

Able to support up to 4k@60hz, not bad
Should be taking this

With my usage, guess i wont need 16X PCIE graphic cards
due to budget constraint, seems AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + build in graphic more suitable for now
Anyway thanks for those info given


So should be in this spec / price:
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G - RM714
GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO - 499
KINGSTON D4 2666 8GB - RM319
PSU - RM200 (estimate)
Casing - RM200 (estimate)

there goes RM 2k

Need some advise
Actually with my main purpose (Movie Download + Watch, net surfing Youtube, FB), do you guys think i need a i5 8400 / Ryzen 5 2400G processor?
thinking should i downgrade a little on the processor due to budget

sadly, my current desktop is too old, only HDD can be reuse

But i'm targeting 4k
i3 8100 + GT1030 ?
seems will slightly cheaper by.... less than RM200

I think i will just proceed with Ryzen 5 2400G, since not really huge different on the price.
Thanks for the suggestion and advice

Wrong post

This post has been edited by terdit: Oct 24 2018, 06:49 PM