I'm finally upgrading my old Q6600 Frankenbuild from 2008, and have some part compatibility issues.
Here's my parts list so far https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Applenet/saved/#view=kTyK8d and Rosewill RCX-z4 cooler, not in list
The CPU, RAM and Mobo are new, the rest are being scavenged from the old build.
Issues are, old case fan connectors are 3 pin, mobo needs 4 pin. ATX_13V_2x4 connector is 8 pin, I have 2x4 pin connectors but not sure if that's compatible (they fit but haven't checked polarity/voltage yet). Rosewill cooler connectors not compatible.
Looks like I'm going to have to replace the case & cooler but do I also have to replace the PSU for the 8 pin connector? Is it a bas idea t replace just the case fans?
Please advise on an adequate case, and cooler, and if required a PSU. I prefer a low price to flashy look.
Can you see the next issue I'm about to run into?
TIA
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Budget: Minimal but adequate. I don't upgrade often, so am happy to spend on quality, but am not an advanced user. Use: Lightroom, Photoshop & general. Peripherals required: none. OS:: Win 10 home
Here's my parts list so far https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Applenet/saved/#view=kTyK8d and Rosewill RCX-z4 cooler, not in list
The CPU, RAM and Mobo are new, the rest are being scavenged from the old build.
Issues are, old case fan connectors are 3 pin, mobo needs 4 pin. ATX_13V_2x4 connector is 8 pin, I have 2x4 pin connectors but not sure if that's compatible (they fit but haven't checked polarity/voltage yet). Rosewill cooler connectors not compatible.
Looks like I'm going to have to replace the case & cooler but do I also have to replace the PSU for the 8 pin connector? Is it a bas idea t replace just the case fans?
Please advise on an adequate case, and cooler, and if required a PSU. I prefer a low price to flashy look.
Can you see the next issue I'm about to run into?
TIA
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Budget: Minimal but adequate. I don't upgrade often, so am happy to spend on quality, but am not an advanced user. Use: Lightroom, Photoshop & general. Peripherals required: none. OS:: Win 10 home