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06-30-2009, 05:37 PM
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Upgrading My Build
Hey Guys,
I am looking to upgrade my computer. The main parts I wish to upgrade are my motherboard, processor, Video Card, and Memory. I would rather not grab a new HDD, disc drives, or full tower if I do not have too. But I have questions as to whether the remaining parts will still be compatable...mainly the power supply. Please let me know what your opinions are on this. This is a gaming PC, will this be enough to keep me going for another 5 years or so? The Current motherboard I have is MSI MS-7142 (K8MM-V) Mainboard I would like to upgrade to Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair II Formula AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131292 The current processor I have is AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 2.2ghz I would like to upgrade to CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103471 The current Video Card is an ATI Radeon 9800 PRO I would like to upgrade to Video Card’s: EVGA 017-P3-1295-AR CO-OP Edition GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130504 The Current ram is 3 gigs. I would like to upgrade to Memeory: mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996599 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146785 The Current PSU ASPIRE ATX-AS520W. I would like to get PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 Last edited by viqusan; 06-30-2009 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Added in the PSU |
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06-30-2009, 06:18 PM
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With the CPU and video card you selected, your going to need a better PSU. Look for a Corsair,Antec,FSP in the 650w range. That Aspire is probably not compatable with PCI-E and today's motherboards.
The rest looks good but will let the AMD guys comment on the CPU/motherboard combo. If your drives are IDE and have more than 2, you will need to go to SATA. Today's motherboard generally support 2 IDE drives and with 3rd party controllers so they can be hard to get to work.
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06-30-2009, 06:56 PM
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What do you use the computer for? Are you a power gamer?
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06-30-2009, 07:47 PM
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Flanzig1,
I believe my Hard drive is sata. I have an external 500gig i use VIA firewire. In regards to a PSU. How is this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 Khalil, Yes I use it mainly for gaming as well as movies/music etc... |
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06-30-2009, 10:02 PM
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Excellent power supply.
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06-30-2009, 10:10 PM
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That GTX 295 is a monster, built a machine for a client recently with one of those, the FPS was off the charts but man is it expensive.
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06-30-2009, 10:12 PM
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Added it to my list. Now i shouldn't have any other issues in regards to compatibility.
Here is a question in regards to the heat coming off of my current pc....It gets really warm. I have seven fans in the tower itself and then one on the card, cpu, and PSU. This thing puts off a ton of heat. Is there a way to maybe minimize this through my upgrade? |
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06-30-2009, 10:15 PM
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Quote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130504 |
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06-30-2009, 10:39 PM
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Let me put it this way, there is absolutely no reason, none what so ever to get 2 x 295s, complete waste of money in my opinion. If you want 2 cards then go with 2 x 275s However the 295 will probably still out perform them.
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06-30-2009, 10:48 PM
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Quote:
 seem awfully confident about that. I will take your word for it then.
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