Old School Gaming PC

[bonzaj27]

I want to build a PC (with Windows XP) on which I can play some old school games and that it looks like an old piece of crap. I have old case from my first PC unfortunately without any components because i sold them but i have CPU, GPU, MOBO and ram that's just laying there and i want to use it. CPU: x4 860k, GPU: MSI GTX 750ti 2gb, MOBO: MSI A88XM-P33, RAM: 8gb Corsair (i don't know exactly). The question is not if its smart to do this, the question is: Is it possible to run Windows XP on those parts? Are there drivers? I know its stupid but i want an old school PC that can run old/not that old games smoothly. All of the parts are from my old build and i want to use them.

 

[elbert]

Sure but you will have to use old drivers for the 750ti. Here is the newest 750ti drivers for xp.

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/74421/en-us

 

[bonzaj27]

Sure but you will have to use old drivers for the 750ti. Here is the newest 750ti drivers for xp.

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/74421/en-us

And will be there any problem with CPU?
I see also that you are a Overclocking Expert is there any cheap CPU cooler for overclocking 860k andis it possible to OC on this MOBO? I've never done this with my previous build.

 

[elbert]

The CPU is fine with XP. Here is a heatsink under $20 that cools as good as my CM212 evo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $19.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:29 EST-0500


For the easy way to overclock use AMD's overdrive.

http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-gaming/over-drive

 

[bonzaj27]

The CPU is fine with XP. Here is a heatsink under $20 that cools as good as my CM212 evo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $19.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:29 EST-0500


For the easy way to overclock use AMD's overdrive.

http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-gaming/over-drive

Thanks