[SOLVED] FX6840 (CPU 1)

[Seaone49]

I am looking at upgrading my FX Gateway computer using the same case. I would like to keep the same connections I have now or better.

Manufacturer Gateway
Model FX6840 (CPU 1)
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model DMI Host Bridge
Chipset Revision 11
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H57
Southbridge Revision 06

Thanks in Advance

 

[COLGeek]

Looks like is uses a standard mATX motherboard. What is your budget and how do you use the system (i.e., high end gaming, browsing the interwebs, office PC, etc)?

The case does not look like it has good (by modern comparison) airflow. That is something to keep in mind when stuffing new guts into the system.

 

[Seaone49]

Looks like is uses a standard mATX motherboard. What is your budget and how do you use the system (i.e., high end gaming, browsing the interwebs, office PC, etc)?

The case does not look like it has good (by modern comparison) airflow. That is something to keep in mind when stuffing new guts into the system.

I will be using the computer for Gaming and VR HP Reverb G2.

 

[COLGeek]

I will be using the computer for Gaming and VR HP Reverb G2.

Budget?

 

[Seaone49]

I will be using the computer for Gaming and VR HP Reverb G2.

I can start off with a case and then motherboard. I will be doing this in stages. So do not have to buy all at once.

 

[COLGeek]

At a minimum, you'll need a new motherboard, memory, and CPU to use anything current. Your old video card, PSU, and memory/motherboard/CPU really need to be retired.

Essentially, you are building a new rig in an old case.

 

[Seaone49]

I checked the PSU and it is 750 watts. So look like I need a new build.

 

[Seaone49]

I am thinking it may be better to just by a new PC from IBuyPower which may cost more for at least they have a warranty.

 

[Seaone49]

I would like the challenge of building a pc but have to know what to do if something go wrong or do not work.

 

[COLGeek]

What is your budget? With that, we can give you viable (and compatible) options.

Ibuypower and the like sell a lot of junk systems. There are many threads on the site where members regretfully bought these systems.

 

[Seaone49]

If I build myself I will just try to get the best a piece at a time. if I had to pay up front for a PC build by IBuyPower it would cost around 2k.

 

[Seaone49]

My budget would be 2k.

 

[SamirD]

Someone posted about this exact same system and question last year. And ibuypower was mentioned then too, lol

[SOLVED] - Upgrade Gateway FX6840

I am looking to upgrade my Gateway FX6840 with the following. I was wondering if this will help my performances for gaming? CPU Intel Core i7 870 GPU Nvidia RTX 2060-6GB SSD Samsung 970 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB Would appreciate your input before I invest. Thanks

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[COLGeek]

My budget would be 2k.

That is a solid budget, well capable of building a very capable rig.

I suggest you look here and then post a new thread in the Systems section of the forum to get options for a new/upgraded system:

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

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[Seaone49]

Thank you! I posted the link last year and I did purchased the system and I have not had a problem but I still wanted to upgrade my old rig. I was looking for that link thanks again. I will use that as a guide to do the upgrade using a new case. Thanks again for your feed back.