massive Gateway GT5654 gaming upgrade need help

Travid · Jul 2, 2014

i am new to building and upgrading computers and i have an old Gateway GT5654 computer i want to upgrade and make into a gaming computer and i need some help with parts.

i currently have this list of parts
Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Retail kit
GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3P AM3+/AM3 AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
SeaSonic SS-400ET Bronze 400W ATX12V V2.2/EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 6-Core 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
GIGABYTE GV-R725XOC-2GI Radeon R7 250X 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card

i want to know if i dont need to get a new motherboard or if there are any other parts i don't need or that wont work for this setup

TheMentalist · Jul 2, 2014

The only thing missing is a case then it's a complete new build. Don't you want to do that? Better cooling more room for components and the motherboard will fit(the GT5654 only takes mATX motherboard, i just looked at images though).

Travid · Jul 2, 2014

im probably going to buy a new case and im comparing the difference between the seagate Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Retail awkit and the Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive whats the difference.
and are you saying i don't need a new motherboard
and do you know what tower i should buy im on a budget

TheMentalist · Jul 2, 2014

No no, get an new motherboard. Your current motherboard won't fit the FX-6300.
A good budget case i would recommend is the Cooler Master HAF 912, can't beat this for it's price and cooling.
About those hard drives, well i'm not a harddrive expert, but i am using the Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB for over a year now, and it performs great. Solid HDD and it's cheaper than the other one you mentioned.

Travid · Jul 2, 2014

that case is expensive for me (im on an extreme budget)

TheMentalist · Jul 2, 2014

What's your budget mate?
For now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146102
NZXT Source 210

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 2, 2014

Prebuilt cases from gateway are hot boxes buy a case.

Travid · Jul 2, 2014

i have no budget but the problem is this is going to be funded mainly by my parents not me so i have to keep it as cheap as possible and they wouldn't react well to the sound of a $50 even $35 case

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 2, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $37.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Travid · Jul 2, 2014

what about the RAIDMAX ATX-402WB Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2014

Your options now are either use your gateway case but take a smaller motherboard, like the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565
or go for a cheaper motherboard and get a case with the money saved.

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

i was looking at the Raidmax ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case ATX-402WB on amazon because i have a gift card what do you think about this case

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2014

It's a good case actually, nice airflow, enough space for your build. With a gift card i would go for it.

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

thanks you have helped me a ton with this build
now all i need is to find the cheapest version of windows 7 or 8 i can find and im all set

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2014

The cheapest one i saw was at newegg for 100 bucks. Some people get massive discounts for it like students or other people have friends or family members working for MS. See if you can get a deal somewhere.

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

can i use the old wifi and cd drive from the gateway or is that stuff outdated

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2014

The cd drive looks like a IDE drive, it won't go with your new motherboard. The wifi card looks like a PCI one, that should work.

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

cool thanks i was looking at a Sentey® Bxp600-ps Pc Power Supply / 120 Mm Red Bearing Fan / ATX 2.2 / 115-230 V / Single Rail 12v / 1xpci-e+4xmolex+4sata / 78% Efficiency / Over Power Protection / Over Voltage Protection / Short Circuit Protection / Under Voltage Protection / Black Chassis Color / Red Fan power supply on amazon because it is only $30 do you know if it is good
and can you recommend a good cheap dvd

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

can cd/dvd burner's also play cd's because i found this ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM and i cant tell

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2014

Sentey power supplies are crap, get an Antec VP-450 instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045
And yes that dvd drive can read cd's.

Travid · Jul 3, 2014

thanks for helping me dodge a bullet there you have been a major help in my build

Travid · Jul 4, 2014

do i need any wires for connecting stuff to the psu or does the psu come with them

TheMentalist · Jul 4, 2014

The psu comes with all the cables. Your motherboard will supply you with data cables.

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