Need to upgrade, can I keep components?

[ejimenez]

Hi guys

So here is the deal. My computer is running very slow, I am starting a Creative Agency business and sometimes we look at graphics (key point is starting I don't have many clients so I don't work a lot on graphics)

So my build which has around 5 years has been helpful but now it is very slow, so since I don't know much about computers I was thinking of asking the experts.

My current specs are
Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.8 ghz
RAM: 6GB
Motherboard asus p7p55m
Gfx Card
1.33ghz dual ddr3 Ram PCIe
Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT

So I needed some advice on whether I should start new build, I could use some components, or just buy RAM.

Thanks in advane for your help!

 

[rgd1101]

budget?

 

[ejimenez]

Well depends on whether it is a new rig or reuse components, but I guess if reusing I could go for $500 to $800, preferably around $500.

 

[ejimenez]

So a friend told me that with 500 usd, I could just keep the Intel Core i7, keep the GFx card and change everything else (case and MoBo included) and add more RAM. Then to save up until I can upgrade the GFX and last the processor.

Does this sound good? If so what are my best options for case and MoBo.

Thanks in advance

 

[rgd1101]

not really, that i7 is the 1gen socket, it now up to 6th, going to 7 next year. no point of getting an "new" old motherboard.

Might just as well get new 6gen i3 using the iGPU.

 

[ejimenez]

thanks for your reply!

So basically I am better off starting from scratch correct? No reusable parts here. Am I understanding correctly?

 

[rgd1101]

thanks for your reply!

So basically I am better off starting from scratch correct? No reusable parts here. Am I understanding correctly?

yes. unless you want keep the old DDR3 RAM on a 4 gen system. it might saved you $50