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2nd Hand Emergency quick Fix (Cpu, Mobo, Ram<€250)

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  • 25-02-2020 3:34pm
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    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    It appears my build has finally died. I'm going to spend a bit of time trouble shooting it later on but reckon it's finally done. I've one of the first i7's 920, Asus P6T Deluxe, 6GB Ram - have it like 11 years so it's done its job.

    I need something to last me till September as I've urgent college stuff till then to a max budget of €250 for the CPU, RAM and Mobo. I'm due a proper build in the future so this is a quick fix job. I only need for college stuff, Football Manger and some Apex legends so nothing too crazy.

    I was considering this , but think price might be a bit high. Any suggestions VIA adverts? separate adds are ok.

    I'm based in Galway but will be in Dublin on Thursday so can meet sellers there.


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    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    I personally would say to you, buy new cheapo AMD CPU, decent Mobo, decent RAM, then upgrade the CPU later this year to a more beefy one. AT least then you're partially invested already into a future build rather than having to start over.


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    Homelander
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Homelander


    Just buy a 2600, b450 and 8gb 3200 ram on Amazon, easy with your budget and a great upgrade.

    That adverts link is a heap of scrap, actually a downgrade...I wouldn't pay 100 for it let alone 250

    Second hand semi decent newer i7s hold their resale value quite well so it makes sense to just buy a new 2600 setup, it's only 110 pounds new.


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    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    Sound advice lads thank you.

    I've ordered a Asus prime b450, Ryzen 5 2600 and 8GB of DDR 4(3200mhz).

    Should be here on Thursday - fingers crossed!


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