Building a gaming computer?

[plrbear1028]

hello, if you didn't read through the forums about XPS 8500, I'm the guy that's trying to see if he can upgrade his Dell XPS 8500 with a GTX 780 TI graphics card, but from the looks of it, I might have to start from scratch because of the motherboard not being able to take the power it needs. SO.. Can I take any parts out of the XPS and put it towards a new rig? I want to build a great PC for gaming, but not completely expensive because I am sort of interested in budgeting my money and getting the best I can get.. I'm a noob to the building pc world, so I'm willing to see every opinion out there.

 

[vrumor]

At most, youd have to upgrade your PSU. As long as it physically fit your case, it would be fine with your PC. If it wont, get a case that is big enough, put your hardware in it along with a new 650w XFX or Seasonic PSU and youd be good to go.

 

[robax91]

MSI 780ti - $630
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Corsair 600w semi-mod PSU $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

How to install PSU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dpb7bzp1w

How to install GPU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaMpylOUM9k

Just make sure when you remove the old PSU, that you take note of where the connectors are plugged into the hardware, because you will need to connect all the same type of cables from the new PSU in so that it will work. Hopefully this sounds simple enough for a non enthusiast. I recommend just buying the parts and having a tech savvy friend put it in so that nothing gets broken and that it works.

 

[plrbear1028]

MSI 780ti - $630
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Corsair 600w semi-mod PSU $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

How to install PSU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dpb7bzp1w

How to install GPU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaMpylOUM9k

Just make sure when you remove the old PSU, that you take note of where the connectors are plugged into the hardware, because you will need to connect all the same type of cables from the new PSU in so that it will work. Hopefully this sounds simple enough for a non enthusiast. I recommend just buying the parts and having a tech savvy friend put it in so that nothing gets broken and that it works.

my friend told me to go to 1000 W PSU, which I don't know why he wants me to do that?