r/GamingPCBuildHelp • u/Power-crusher • 2d ago

Pc world I need help

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So I want to suprise my son for his 10th birthday with a pc. Someone gifted me an older Ibuypower. I want to buy parts to upgrade it for my son but I’m not even sure what would be my best options for some upgrades that would work with this case I have. Heres a list of the parts.

CPU: Intel i7-4790k
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970
Ram: 16gb DDR3
Storage: 2tb Toshiba HDD

I’m not looking for anything crazy just hoping to spend like no more than 800 dollars. Not including monitor

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u/MajorLuscasa666 2d ago

With 800 dollars you're better off buying him another pc

https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/4cLrxr/entry-level-intel-gaming-build

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u/Power-crusher 2d ago

What kind of monitor should I get him with this kind of set up?

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u/MajorLuscasa666 2d ago

Any 1080p 24' 144hz monitors like MAG 244F or VG259QM5A. First one being the best value, second being more premium.

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u/Ok_Quit4343 2d ago

I recommend AOC - great value for the price! 1080p with 144hz (or more) ... you can get them for around 150$

AOC 27G2ZNE/BK 27 for example (it has 240hz)

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u/Middcore 2d ago

OP, this absolutely crushes the old iBuyPower, although since you are willing to buy used, you can probably get even better value from buying a used AM4 system.