Hi,
So I have recently been given a Dell Precision 690, and I want to renovate it and make modern games playable on it. I've already got some hardware, but mainly, I would like some help with finding a good motherboard so I can put in a workable CPU (it has an Intel 5000X chipset and I need a bit more power).
First some specs:
Approximate Purchase Date: Not a clue. Probably about 2008.
Budget Range: Since I only want a CPU and motherboard so my budget is $200, but I have no computer-building experience, so please advise if this is unreasonable. I would like to keep costs to a minimum.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. That's essentially it.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (Windows 10), power supply, GPU (AMD Radeon RX 480), HDD
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none/Amazon
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel would be preferable, as that's what it already uses, and I don't want to got through the hassle of downloading drivers and whatnot, but any brand if it can offer a better deal.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: My GPU is Crossfire compatible, but not planning on it
Monitor Resolution: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: None.
Please let me know. Thanks!
So I have recently been given a Dell Precision 690, and I want to renovate it and make modern games playable on it. I've already got some hardware, but mainly, I would like some help with finding a good motherboard so I can put in a workable CPU (it has an Intel 5000X chipset and I need a bit more power).
First some specs:
Approximate Purchase Date: Not a clue. Probably about 2008.
Budget Range: Since I only want a CPU and motherboard so my budget is $200, but I have no computer-building experience, so please advise if this is unreasonable. I would like to keep costs to a minimum.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. That's essentially it.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (Windows 10), power supply, GPU (AMD Radeon RX 480), HDD
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none/Amazon
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel would be preferable, as that's what it already uses, and I don't want to got through the hassle of downloading drivers and whatnot, but any brand if it can offer a better deal.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: My GPU is Crossfire compatible, but not planning on it
Monitor Resolution: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: None.
Please let me know. Thanks!