Attempting to build my first gaming computer while using a few components from my old Dell XPS 8300 as I can. I have a brand new 725w PSU and an MSI R9 280 GPU. I was intending on purchasing an ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 ATX Intel Motherboard and using the i7 2600 3.4 ghz CPU + 4 ram sticks + the hard drive out of the old Dell. Would I run into any problems with this set up? Should I purchase a different motherboard? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
New computer with old Dell XPS 8300 Parts?
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Calculagator
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You need an 1155 mobo for your i7 2600. The Z97 will not be compatible. You probably want a Z77 instead.
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Calc beat me to the punch on the socket issue, beyond that all of the parts you have listed should be compatible in most cases... just make sure you get a board that's compatible with DDR3 memory (shouldn't be a problem atm).
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Don't worry about the memory: if you get a motherboard compatible with your CPU the memory will work.
Here are all of the 1155s available from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976%208000&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=30
Here are all of the 1155s available from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976%208000&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=30
If you are planning on using the Dell XPS case, you need to get a Micro-ATX size motherboard. There's maybe 135 mm of clearance for a cooler. The Noctua U9 92mm coolers fit. 120mm coolers won't. There's a factory position for a 92mm fan on the rear and an 92mm intake fan on the lower front.
Beats me. I just modded my Dell XPS case with a Noctua cooler, Noctua fans, and a Radeon R7 250 video card. I like the size of the case. I also have an audiophile D/A converter, head phone amp, and headphones, so a digital audio out is a must. It is a LOT simpler to have it on the motherboard than on an expansion card.
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