99 problems with my old PC budget build

[Spiderm0n]

My pride and joy first build has hit on hard times and I am trying to salvage what's still usable to make a budget gaming PC for my son.

new
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($40.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Already have
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint 1TB
PSU: Antec TruePower TP-750
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two
OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64

Will the above be a new happy family? I'm open to other suggestions as well (perhaps a Xenon CPU?) . Note, I Won't be overclocking!

Can I repurpose my Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998679, or do I need the new RAM above?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226030



Thanks!

 

[jkhoward]

You can re-use the old memory but your new system is not triple channel. It would only run in single channel with 6GB of memory installed. You could get dual-channel with 4GB install though.

The graphics card is pretty old but will last for some current games. Not many though.

 

[Spiderm0n]

Thanks, For $65 I'll probably just spring for the new RAM. I can always upgrade the video card later. Any other suggestions on CPU, etc?

 

[jkhoward]

I would personally rock an Intel CPU dual-core over the six-core AMD processor. You will get much better performance and will save yourself some money too.

 

[Spiderm0n]

OK, so I realized I had a micro ATX mobo, so I replaced that. I also decided to get a i3-4150 since I will be going to Microcenter anyway. How does this look combined with my components from above? Any problems or weaknesses?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.09 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $284.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-07 13:39 EDT-0400)

 

[jkhoward]

Looks good to me!

The motherboard may be a little small for the case though

Sorry about the late reply by the way!