- Jun 13, 2013
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Hello all!
I currently have an alienware desktop PC (aura is the model I believe) which I bought a year ago. This was before I really got into trying to learn the individual components/setups that you can do for gaming. the system came with 2 smallers graphics cards in sli (gtx 660). I wanted better cards, so i bought GTX 780s. Unfortunately, they barely next to each other because the system has a micro motherboard, which I didn't even know there was a difference at first. The cards are up against each other which I've never had problems with but I know they cant operate at full performance because the temps on them are going to be higher.
That aside, I would like to build my own PC (with the help of a friend) and use a full size gigabyte motherboard (I haven't purchased one yet, but if you have any recommendations that would be appreciated as well!).
My question to use is this, in general are any components from pre-built PCs transferable to a new case. For instance, I know I can transfer the video cards, memory, etc. but what about the liquid cooling system or power supply? Do you generally have to go buy new ones? Any recommendations on cases?
Thank you!
I currently have an alienware desktop PC (aura is the model I believe) which I bought a year ago. This was before I really got into trying to learn the individual components/setups that you can do for gaming. the system came with 2 smallers graphics cards in sli (gtx 660). I wanted better cards, so i bought GTX 780s. Unfortunately, they barely next to each other because the system has a micro motherboard, which I didn't even know there was a difference at first. The cards are up against each other which I've never had problems with but I know they cant operate at full performance because the temps on them are going to be higher.
That aside, I would like to build my own PC (with the help of a friend) and use a full size gigabyte motherboard (I haven't purchased one yet, but if you have any recommendations that would be appreciated as well!).
My question to use is this, in general are any components from pre-built PCs transferable to a new case. For instance, I know I can transfer the video cards, memory, etc. but what about the liquid cooling system or power supply? Do you generally have to go buy new ones? Any recommendations on cases?
Thank you!
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