New Motherboard For XPS 420?

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Hello,

I have a 7 year old XPS 420 running 32-bit Vista!?

It's done me well with my tweaks I've done over the years but I want to play Dayz (a steam game) now and my limited 4GB Ram is just not good enough, I'm thinking of buying a new motherboard and processer as I have AMD Radeon HD 7700 and 600w power supply, I would like to keep my case though, is there some geniuses out there has made a motherboard that fits the XPS 420?

I ultimately want a gaming PC (MOBO, Prossesser) that will be good for the next 7 years with all the new games coming out, I will be upgrading my graphics card soon, I work very hard and like to spend some free time playing games, I do need to feed my self and pay bills so my budget is so so.

I can’t seem to find anything is made to work well and just issues with new ones with the wiring ect, is it better to just get a new case…

Thanks very much for any help,

Gremlin
 
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One drawback of Dell computers is that they often have custom motherboards in custom form factors. Dell, due to it's size and volume, can afford to create bespoke layouts to serve their design needs.

Cases sell for as low as $24 (though not any case I'd recommend).

Figure out how much money you want to spend, and we'll see what we can do.

Note though that your motherboard and processor is most likely LGS 775 socket - that's really old and nothing new or current will fit in that - conversely, you can't transport that to a new, current motherboard.

Things get a little messy when you try to add in components to a 7-year old system and you're hoping to re-use those components in a future build.

Also tell us the make/model of your...
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One drawback of Dell computers is that they often have custom motherboards in custom form factors. Dell, due to it's size and volume, can afford to create bespoke layouts to serve their design needs.

Cases sell for as low as $24 (though not any case I'd recommend).

Figure out how much money you want to spend, and we'll see what we can do.

Note though that your motherboard and processor is most likely LGS 775 socket - that's really old and nothing new or current will fit in that - conversely, you can't transport that to a new, current motherboard.

Things get a little messy when you try to add in components to a 7-year old system and you're hoping to re-use those components in a future build.

Also tell us the make/model of your PSU, so we know if it's a good model that will actually deliver the specified wattage.
 
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Hi Karsten75,

Thanks, I have submitted to the fact dell (hell) suck and now want the XPS 420 out my face lol…

Maybe you can help with my build!

I’m looking at a Zalman Z11 Plus ATX PC Case with a ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AMD Motherboard if this is all ok, looking at a processor now, any suggestions?

My PSU is a Corsair CX600M so shouldn’t be a problem!?

Thanks again, spent the afternoon looking into the XPS 420 and want something a lil flashy now!

Regards

Gremlin
 
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Hi Karsten75,

As I only need a case, mobo and processor I don’t think I need to spend more than £200-£300.

As I said, my PSU is a Corsair CX600M, 600watt.

Regards

Gremlin
 
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Here you go. If you want to spend More money, first upgrade the motherboard, then the CPU and finally the case.

Motherboard, go to a h97 or even h99-based chipset motherboard.

CPU, go up in the Intel i5 range, but unless you plan to overclock, stop before there is a K in the prefix (and don't select any other prefixes either. )

Case - well... I like the small case (and since you live in the UK, you may too. :)

Note that I chose a micro-ATX motherboard. They're pretty good for most things, and are small - make sure your case you choose can support that form factor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£128.34 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£35.24 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Silverstone TJ08B-E MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£63.70 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £227.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 17:08 BST+0100
 
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Hi Again,
As you and a friend have both said Intel I’ve decided to go down that road.
I’m not looking at a MSI Z87-G45 GAMING Intel Z87 mobo and Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz CPU or Intel Core i5 4570, 3.2GHz
Why do you say to not to have any other letter in the prefix, is that just to do with the mobo u suggested?
Any input would be fine!

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wfHjvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wfHjvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.00 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£81.44 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£50.53 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £292.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 22:46 BST+0100

 
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The S- and T- models are thermally throttled. The K-model is can be overclocked (unlocked BCLK/multiplier). So the "standard" is the Non-prefixed CPU.

Also the motherboard denotes the Chipset in the number scheme. 81, 85, 87, 79, and now 99. Higher numbers are more recent and has more function, but may cost a little extra. On top of that they also have prefixeds that denotes usage. Z- models like the one you have has pecial features for overclocking (that you pay extra for and won't be able to use). H-models are high-end consumer-models with a bunch of nice features. Q- and B- are low-end and business-class. Not of interest for consumers.

yes, if you want to spend the extra moeny, go for a faster CPU. DOn't buy a Z-prefix motherbaord, buy instead an h-prefix motherboard.

All of these mobos are newer chipsets that will fully support your processor without unnecessary features in the one you selected.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/#f=7&c=100&sort=a7

I recommend ASRock, but if you want to go with MSI, it's your money and probably your friend's recommendation, so I can't prevent you. :D Whichever you choose, it will be cheaper and better than the motherboard you currently have selected.
 
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