Hello all,
I have an old computer that I am hoping to spice up a little bit in order to use a SSD I was given as a gift. I did upgrade the GPU to a 560 TI about 6 months-1 year ago. The rest of the hardware is now 4 years old, so I'm looking at upgrading Mobo, CPU, and RAM at this time. Below are my answers to the questions.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming and general internet browsing/word processing
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Looking at upgrading just CPU/Mobo/RAM so probably not more than $500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Prefer Intel CPU
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Current Build:
CPU: Q6600 2.4 GHz Core duo
Mobo: 630i
Ram: 8 GB DDR2 @ 800 MHz
GPU: Nvidia 560 TI 2 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB @ 7200 rpm
Power supply: Dell 750 Watt
Would reuse:
Hard Drive + new SSD (Though upgrading old hard drive would be priority around December as its nearing the end of its life-cycle likely)
Dell Power supply + XPS case
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I typically just run at default speeds. However, the price difference between K and non-K processors is small enough I figure I might as well get the K and have the option to OC at a later time.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Within the month
I do have a Microcenter that is about 45 miles away so it is fairly easy to go there since I have seen some decent Mobo/Processor combos there. Otherwise, Newegg has typically gotten my business on prior computer part upgrades.
I would really prefer to re-use my Dell XPS case as I like the design and durability even though this will cost me front side USB 3.0. From what I've read the mobo goes on the wrong side, but it appears to fit standard ATX design. I've also browsed my630i to try and find out any potential problems associated with using that case as an upgrade case. If it's not worth the potential problems the look of the Series One suits me as well.
I have read the mid-range builder's guide and feel that the ASRock Z77 board would probably do the trick for me. However, Newegg is running a deal on the Extreme which includes the RAM. It still appears to be much more expensive than buying through Microcenter though. Any thoughts on any of this would be appreciated.
Jboyd1829
I have an old computer that I am hoping to spice up a little bit in order to use a SSD I was given as a gift. I did upgrade the GPU to a 560 TI about 6 months-1 year ago. The rest of the hardware is now 4 years old, so I'm looking at upgrading Mobo, CPU, and RAM at this time. Below are my answers to the questions.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming and general internet browsing/word processing
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Looking at upgrading just CPU/Mobo/RAM so probably not more than $500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Prefer Intel CPU
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Current Build:
CPU: Q6600 2.4 GHz Core duo
Mobo: 630i
Ram: 8 GB DDR2 @ 800 MHz
GPU: Nvidia 560 TI 2 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB @ 7200 rpm
Power supply: Dell 750 Watt
Would reuse:
Hard Drive + new SSD (Though upgrading old hard drive would be priority around December as its nearing the end of its life-cycle likely)
Dell Power supply + XPS case
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I typically just run at default speeds. However, the price difference between K and non-K processors is small enough I figure I might as well get the K and have the option to OC at a later time.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Within the month
I do have a Microcenter that is about 45 miles away so it is fairly easy to go there since I have seen some decent Mobo/Processor combos there. Otherwise, Newegg has typically gotten my business on prior computer part upgrades.
I would really prefer to re-use my Dell XPS case as I like the design and durability even though this will cost me front side USB 3.0. From what I've read the mobo goes on the wrong side, but it appears to fit standard ATX design. I've also browsed my630i to try and find out any potential problems associated with using that case as an upgrade case. If it's not worth the potential problems the look of the Series One suits me as well.
I have read the mid-range builder's guide and feel that the ASRock Z77 board would probably do the trick for me. However, Newegg is running a deal on the Extreme which includes the RAM. It still appears to be much more expensive than buying through Microcenter though. Any thoughts on any of this would be appreciated.
Jboyd1829
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