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Quick Advice on upgrading

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  • 09-12-2017 10:52am
    #1
    Jamesyb1989
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    I have an option to upgrade my pc. My mobo is dead and 1155 socket is hard to find and outdated. 
    i will post my pc spec but i just need to know if this would work ok in my current build:
    Intel Core i7-4820K Quad-Core 3.7GHz (Turbo 3.9GHz) LGA 2011
    ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB Motherboard (Socket 2011, Intel X79) 
    Corsair CWCH100 Hydro Series H100

    [font=Arial, sans-serif]my current specs are [/font]

    Processor
    Intel Core i7 2600K Unlocked S1155 Sandy Bridge, Quad, 3.4GHz, HD3000 Integrated Graphics + Intel Reference S1156 Aluminum/Copper Base Heat Sink Fan
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75 Pro3-M, 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection, ASRock XFast RAM, XFast LAN, XFast USB, Internet Flash, On/Off Play, Dehumidifier, UEFI System Browser
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1333Mhz
    Storage
    2000GB SATA II Hard Drive, 7200 RPM
    Graphics
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB graphics card
    Power
    750W ATX Power Supply, Plug included
    Case
    Vantage Midi ATX PC Gaming Tower Computer Case, 3 x built-in 120mm Blue LED Fans
    REAR PORTS
    1 x PS/2 Keyboard 
    4 x USB 2.0 Ports 
    2 x USB 3.0 Ports 
    1 x HDMI Connector 
    1 x DVI -D Connector 
    1 x D-SUB Connector 
    1 x RJ-45 Port 
    1 X OPTICAL SPDIF OUT PORT 
    HD AUDIO JACK REAR SPEAKER / CENTRAL / BASS / LINE-IN / FRONT SPEAKER / MICROPHONE
    TOP FRONT PORTS
    2 x USB 2.0 Ports 
    1 x Microphone Port 
    1 x Speaker Port


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    #2
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Where are you getting it? It's a good set of parts but it is older (though you could reuse your old ram). Be easier at this point to just get a new Ryzen based build with DDR4.

    What's your budget? I think if you can afford X79 and that i7 you could easily afford the above.

    Other options would be get a H81M board for €50 new, and a 2nd hand 4th gen i5 for about €100. And re-use your old ram. Total cost €150, and you'd get €120 of that back for your 2600K.


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    Jamesyb1989
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Jamesyb1989


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Where are you getting it? It's a good set of parts but it is older (though you could reuse your old ram). Be easier at this point to just get a new Ryzen based build with DDR4.

    What's your budget? I think if you can afford X79 and that i7 you could easily afford the above.

    Other options would be get a H81M board for €50 new, and a 2nd hand 4th gen i5 for about €100. And re-use your old ram. Total cost €150, and you'd get €120 of that back for your 2600K.

    Getting it on adverts 2nd hand.
    Costing 330. But I don't really wanna spend that much to be honest. Would what you suggest be good for gaming etc


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Ryzen 1600, B350M motherboard and 8GB DDR4 will cost not much more - brand new platform with DDR4, and it's a six core.

    Or as above, just get a H81M motherboard for €50 new. Then get a 4th gen i5 for about €100-120, or a 4th gen i7 for about 200. Total cost - €150 to €250, and you can use your current ram.

    And sell the i7-2600 for €120. You would also need a serious graphics card upgrade for gaming. The GTX650 is extremely outdated, most modern games would only run at very low settings.


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