[SOLVED] Help on buying compatible components

[QuintusSert]

My PCs case / motherboard / power supply were faulty so im gonna rebuy those components. Im keeping my hard disk (1tb hhd), graphics card (amd radeon hd 7770), cpu (i7-920) and ram but in have no idea how the compatibility works. Is it even something i need to worry about? What things do i need to look at to make sure all these components im gonna get are compatible with eachother and the rest? Is it much of a hassle?

(just if anyone would like to it would be great if someone could recommend me specific models of the new components)

 

[Flayed]

Unfortunately, you can no longer buy compatible components for your 11-year-old CPU. Your Radeon graphics card also is outperformed by AMD's integrated graphics in their APU's. Here is a suggested new build for you:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 74.33 CFM CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.95 @ Adorama)
Case: Silverstone PS15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($67.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($86.99 @ B&H)
Total: $560.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-19 15:20 EDT-0400

 

[Wolfshadw]

Agreed. Given the high cost of new socket 1366 motherboards (required for your processor - ~$370), you could get a new core system (CPU/Motherboard/RAM) that would likely out perform your current system. Adding a new case and power supply:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-M2 MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ B&H)
Total: $504.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-19 15:40 EDT-0400

-Wolf sends