Final compatibility check

Pook1991 · Feb 7, 2015

Just doing some upgrading on my PC as the parts are starting to get a bit outdated and wanted a final confirmation it will all be compatible.

Motherboard: ASRock z68m (old part)
CPU: Intel i5-2400 (Old part, open to upgrading if neccessary).
GPU: GeForce GTX 970 (current radeon HD 6660)
Memory: Ripjaws 8Gb (2x 4Gb) DDR3 ( currently 4gb something)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB (Currently no SSD, just 1TB HDD.)
Power: Enermax naXn 500W (current supply)

I've done the google research and it all appears to be compatible but I know nothing about computers really. Just a casual gamer.

Would love any suggestions or criticism on these parts before I drop the cash. Thanks.

nikoli707 · Feb 7, 2015

enermax naxn 500w..... NO. please get a difference power supply.

what exactly are you upgrading? what do you currently own?

Pook1991 · Feb 7, 2015

Updating the OP to show what's old and what's new. It's possible I'll have to upgrade all the older parts.

nikoli707 · Feb 7, 2015

everything is compatible, there is no reason to upgrade the z68 board or the i5. you need to upgrade your power supply though. enermax is a generic brand that makes crap. find something antec, seasonic, xfx, evga b2/g2/p2, rosewill capstone. otherwise your good.

Pook1991 · Feb 7, 2015

That's great news. I knew my power supply was pretty average, it was just a quick and easy part bought from my local computer shop after my last one fried. Thanks for the help!

One more quick question though. Is 500W enough for the power supply? Is it just the brand letting me down there?

nikoli707 · Feb 7, 2015

Pook1991 :

find something 550w or higher. antec makes a 520w high current gamer that would work. but all the quality units will be 550w or higher.

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