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I want some advice on upgrading some components in my desktop, so I'm following the template on how to ask for upgrade advice. Let me know if there are any more details I should provide. Thank you in advance for all your advice
Why Are You Upgrading: My desktop was doing a major update when we had two powercuts in a row, and it now won't start. Seeing as I can't see the fans on the PSU starting up, I suspect that either or both PSU and motherboard are broken/possibly shortcircuit. (On a sidenote, if you think other components my be the culprit do correct me).
Whether the motherboard is broken or not, my desktop has really slowed down as it is 10 years old, so upgrading it as the same time I'm replacing the PSU makes sense. I would also need to replace the ram as my current ram is DDR3
Approximate Purchase Date: Before the end of the month
Budget Range: Not sure yet, so a range of advice would be great.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Since my desktop broke, my company has provided me with a work computer, so my desktop will mainly be used for gaming. I wouldn't say I play any high intensity game, and often I play games that are a few years old. Recent games I played which have been "high" intensity (but ran mostly fine) have been Dishonored (1 and 2); Hitman; The Witcher (1 to 3); modded minecraft (Skyfactory);
I do also a bit of programming on LateX (specifically Tikz) and use some fractal generators for fun.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: PSU, mobo, RAM. If I must/it would be good to, CPU.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.overclockers.co.uk, but if there are some other websites I should be aware of that would be great.
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: I don't think I have any preferences, as long as it is compatible with my other components.
Overclocking: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: The current components that I have (that I think are relevant to this discussion) are:
Graphic Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Networkd card: Internal WLAN 300 MBIT
CPU (will consider upgrading): PC Intel Core i7 7700 1151
Motherboard (need to upgrade): Asus P8B75 - M LX
PSU (need to upgrade): ATX stp-650
I've also put three photos on View: https://imgur.com/a/pxUD9PS
The first one shows the current setup, the second one the motherboard without the graphic card, and the third one the screw holes for the motherboard in case it makes a difference.
Why Are You Upgrading: My desktop was doing a major update when we had two powercuts in a row, and it now won't start. Seeing as I can't see the fans on the PSU starting up, I suspect that either or both PSU and motherboard are broken/possibly shortcircuit. (On a sidenote, if you think other components my be the culprit do correct me).
Whether the motherboard is broken or not, my desktop has really slowed down as it is 10 years old, so upgrading it as the same time I'm replacing the PSU makes sense. I would also need to replace the ram as my current ram is DDR3
Approximate Purchase Date: Before the end of the month
Budget Range: Not sure yet, so a range of advice would be great.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Since my desktop broke, my company has provided me with a work computer, so my desktop will mainly be used for gaming. I wouldn't say I play any high intensity game, and often I play games that are a few years old. Recent games I played which have been "high" intensity (but ran mostly fine) have been Dishonored (1 and 2); Hitman; The Witcher (1 to 3); modded minecraft (Skyfactory);
I do also a bit of programming on LateX (specifically Tikz) and use some fractal generators for fun.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: PSU, mobo, RAM. If I must/it would be good to, CPU.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.overclockers.co.uk, but if there are some other websites I should be aware of that would be great.
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: I don't think I have any preferences, as long as it is compatible with my other components.
Overclocking: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: The current components that I have (that I think are relevant to this discussion) are:
Graphic Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Networkd card: Internal WLAN 300 MBIT
CPU (will consider upgrading): PC Intel Core i7 7700 1151
Motherboard (need to upgrade): Asus P8B75 - M LX
PSU (need to upgrade): ATX stp-650
I've also put three photos on View: https://imgur.com/a/pxUD9PS
The first one shows the current setup, the second one the motherboard without the graphic card, and the third one the screw holes for the motherboard in case it makes a difference.
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