Hi guys,
It has been a while since I built my last rig. Much has changed in the last few years and I need advice on updating/replacing my old system.
First, I need to know if I should scrap my current system completely and start from scratch. Or, perhaps be able to get by on some of the items I do have in order to save some bucks. I'd like to try and keep this to about 500-700 dollars U.S.
My current system is:
Some form of an ATX tower... been that long and no identifying marks, lol
PSU is a Thermaltake Silent Purpower 480w
Motherboard is an Nvidia NF7-S 2.0
Graphics card is a BFG 7300-- and is officially DEAD (tired of buying new AGPs to keep this rig going)
Memory is G.Skill of about 2gb
Monitor is SyncMaster 205bw 20"
Cpl of old HD's that plan to add to new system for what info they have on them (one is 60gb, other 120gb)
3.5" drive and cpl DVD players i am fine with
Mouse and keyboard I am fine with
Pretty sparse information, I understand, but I do believe most of it will be replaced.
The new/updated rig will be mainly for gaming, surfing, work stuff. Gaming would be on the lines of WoW, LOTRonline, CoD. Some picture editing as well. No overclocking.
What I assume I will need is a new MB, CPU, Graphics Card, RAM, a new HD (more capacity for pic editing and music). What I am not sure about is whether i need a new case, PSU, and monitor. I am thinking most likely a new case, but was hoping the power supply would be adequate, and the montitor as well.
Any of you veteran builders have any advice? Many thanks in advance!
It has been a while since I built my last rig. Much has changed in the last few years and I need advice on updating/replacing my old system.
First, I need to know if I should scrap my current system completely and start from scratch. Or, perhaps be able to get by on some of the items I do have in order to save some bucks. I'd like to try and keep this to about 500-700 dollars U.S.
My current system is:
Some form of an ATX tower... been that long and no identifying marks, lol
PSU is a Thermaltake Silent Purpower 480w
Motherboard is an Nvidia NF7-S 2.0
Graphics card is a BFG 7300-- and is officially DEAD (tired of buying new AGPs to keep this rig going)
Memory is G.Skill of about 2gb
Monitor is SyncMaster 205bw 20"
Cpl of old HD's that plan to add to new system for what info they have on them (one is 60gb, other 120gb)
3.5" drive and cpl DVD players i am fine with
Mouse and keyboard I am fine with
Pretty sparse information, I understand, but I do believe most of it will be replaced.
The new/updated rig will be mainly for gaming, surfing, work stuff. Gaming would be on the lines of WoW, LOTRonline, CoD. Some picture editing as well. No overclocking.
What I assume I will need is a new MB, CPU, Graphics Card, RAM, a new HD (more capacity for pic editing and music). What I am not sure about is whether i need a new case, PSU, and monitor. I am thinking most likely a new case, but was hoping the power supply would be adequate, and the montitor as well.
Any of you veteran builders have any advice? Many thanks in advance!
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