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just need some help with a budget rig. I have a gtx 660 grapics card and a power supply I can use already and its high enough to power my current rig twice. anyways i have about 300$ for a quad core processor pci express slot or pci slot for gpu, motherboard, and ram 4-8 doesn't matter it can be amd or intel thanks hope i can upgrade current motherboard won't support a new cpu thats quad-core other than a old 330$ one that will run close to what I have now.
"the computer case is a k300 lenovo"
 
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You might need a new case. If Skyrim is your main game of choice, you might want to consider an i3/i5, instead as Skyrim tends to favor Intel.

i3 with a case
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CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $276.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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If your desk top is a lenovo, you may or maynot be able to upgrade your processor , it depends on the bios of the mobo, oem'S LIKE LENOVO, HP, Dell, tend to limit the processors they support.
If you are upgrading the mobo also, there is a good chance you OS will not work as OEM os's are tied to the original mobo. Best to go to Lenovo for info on the processors/bios.
 
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Would I need new case? thanks for really quick reply too and then also will I be able to play skyrim at a good frame rate max settings or games in general? right now for skyrim on ultra im getting about 40fps
 
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I know that I need pretty much a new computer lol. will I be able to use my hard drive on a new motherboard?
 
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You might need a new case. If Skyrim is your main game of choice, you might want to consider an i3/i5, instead as Skyrim tends to favor Intel.

i3 with a case
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $276.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 14:45 EST-0500)

i5 without case
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $314.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 14:46 EST-0500)
 
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If I go with one of these options will I need to get a new version of windows? like jimpz had said or not.
 
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I have an asus Computer too same spec pretty much as my computer just well its an asus. would I have to download windows again if I used that I really don't feel like spending another 100-120$ On windows seeing I already have it.
 
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