Dell Mother Board Replacement/Upgrade

[Blitzkriegboy]

I have a Dell XPS studio 9100 and want to replace it for better gaming and most of all just better performance for my pc

Intel X58 Chipset default mobo
CPU:Core i7-930 2.8 GHz
Ram: 8GB RAM DDR3 speed1333 MHz
PSU wattage 525 W
Windows 7 64bit

 

[popatim]

Since you'll be replacing most of it, I would just sell it and put the money towards the new build.

 

[Pakonater]

Dont bother upgrading just build a new pc. To hard to find old mobo for that cpu.

 

[ronintexas]

If you are going for the 4th generation intel processors, you will need a new PSU, mobo, cpu and RAM (the old RAM will work - but it will run at a slower rate). You will probably need a good GPU as well. Your particular case is a non-standard motherboard size - which means you need to replace the case unless you want an exact Dell replacement (they are way over priced). The connectors for the case are also custom - which means it won't just plug in a new mobo....

So in reality, the slower RAM, the hard drive and the optical drive are the only salvageable parts. My suggestion is the same as popatim - either sell it or repurpose it, and build a new computer.

 

[Blitzkriegboy]

Thanks guys just wanted to make sure

 

[Blitzkriegboy]

How much do guys think I can get from it??

 

[Pakonater]

Maybe 300-500 not sure about US prices in USA im from Australia

 

[ronintexas]

If it looks brand new inside and out - you might get $200 to $300 for it....You can buy 4th gen machines that are faster for $400 - $600....