Hi All! I'm using old computer parts back from 2010! I'm upgrading the old parts now and need advice. Thanks
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: $750 or lower, prefer less than $500 if possible
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have one. Asus VG278Q 27" Full HD 1080P 144Hz
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, mobo, storage. Using same power supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 10. I would like to boot to old Windows 7 as well on my SSD.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon for prime shipping
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Games include Battlefield 1, Anno 1800
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My desktop crashes a lot. I already have a small new laptop for work. I have decided to replace all the old desktop parts from 2010, excluding the PSU if possible. I would like to keep my 1080 ti gpu as it is a newer part (2017). If my computer still crashes...then I will replace the gpu I think.
New Parts that I think work.
In case it is needed, below is my current desktop build with the new parts replacing the old.
New CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor Or a better one, an i7, if within budget.
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 64.95 CFM CPU Cooler
New Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING ATX LGA1200 Motherboard I think this motherboard is more than what I need. Are there better options that are less expensive? I am not looking to have more than 1 video card.
New Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive This is M.2 storage. I've never used them. If this isn't worth it then I am open to other options at 1TB. I've read that it can block other SATA storage when in use. I've been using Samsung 850 EVO 2.5".
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB STRIX GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 ATX Mid Tower Case
New Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Monitor: Asus VG278Q 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor
New Memory: Looking for 2x16GB. Having a difficult time finding available ones at the right price on Amazon.
Thank you
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: $750 or lower, prefer less than $500 if possible
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have one. Asus VG278Q 27" Full HD 1080P 144Hz
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, mobo, storage. Using same power supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 10. I would like to boot to old Windows 7 as well on my SSD.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon for prime shipping
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Games include Battlefield 1, Anno 1800
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My desktop crashes a lot. I already have a small new laptop for work. I have decided to replace all the old desktop parts from 2010, excluding the PSU if possible. I would like to keep my 1080 ti gpu as it is a newer part (2017). If my computer still crashes...then I will replace the gpu I think.
New Parts that I think work.
In case it is needed, below is my current desktop build with the new parts replacing the old.
New CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor Or a better one, an i7, if within budget.
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 64.95 CFM CPU Cooler
New Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING ATX LGA1200 Motherboard I think this motherboard is more than what I need. Are there better options that are less expensive? I am not looking to have more than 1 video card.
New Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive This is M.2 storage. I've never used them. If this isn't worth it then I am open to other options at 1TB. I've read that it can block other SATA storage when in use. I've been using Samsung 850 EVO 2.5".
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB STRIX GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 ATX Mid Tower Case
New Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Monitor: Asus VG278Q 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor
New Memory: Looking for 2x16GB. Having a difficult time finding available ones at the right price on Amazon.
Thank you
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