Good build to replace old case?

XtremePenguin3 · Dec 27, 2015

Hi, i have an old pentium D E2220 desktop from HP. I'm gonna strip the case of all it's misery and add a new build to the case. Would this build cut it? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/p9L9Vn
I'm actually kinda looking into playing project cars and maybe high end heavily modded mine craft.
Here's a new "edited" build. Would this be ok? (BTW the hp's model is an a6500F)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yPLchM

PTOWN GAMER · Dec 27, 2015

are you looking to play new games? like GTA v, BAttlefield?

HP Cases are not ideal for building your own PC in.

They are kinda modified cases.

DSzymborski · Dec 27, 2015

XtremePenguin3 :

A few questions/observations.

- What's with the two PCIE adapters? The motherboard already has wired. And if you're using the wired, why get wireless too?

- I'd skip the extra sound card unless you're going high-end. Integrated sound these days is quite competent, a sound card is an incredibly easy thing to install later -- and if you still want one, you can save up for a better one -- and it saves more money on a budget build.

- Putting the savings into the CPU and you can get a higher performing CPU that doesn't overclock, saving money from the cooler (the stock one works just fine for chips you're not overclocking).

This would outperform your initial build list for the same price by putting the extra money into the actual performance. Also switched out the PSU (this is the least expensive Tom's Tier 2 PSU rather than the Tier 3 you chose).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $613.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 02:41 EST-0500

Would also recommend you increasing your budget a bit to fit in a case. New builds in old OEM cases are...not pleasant.

Signalll · Dec 27, 2015

DSzymborski :

I agree with your first point here. The NIC is not required due to the fact that he already has one built into his motherboard. The only reasoning I could see behind the wireless one is if he does not have an ethernet jack wired to wherever he plans to put his rig, thus needing wifi.

Also agree on his point about the sound card. If you're really wanting top-notch audio quality, a DAC may be a better option for you since it's OUTSIDE of the case so you get no feedback whatsoever from the internals. So I'd also recommend skipping the sound card for now and putting it toward something like your CPU.

Again in agreeance you don't want to OC on that low end PSU. Here is the list he was referencing just in case you want it: Tom's Hardware PSU List

Why a 5400 RPM HD for a system drive? And why one that is so expensive? You can get 3x the storage for the same price. I have two of these in my rig and love them. Seagate Barracuda 3TB HD

Here is what I would recommend:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $669.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 03:09 EST-0500

Here is my reasoning behind the changes:
1. CPU: I thought an overclocked processor would do you better in the long run and will outperform the i5-4460.
2. MOBO: The Z97 Anniversary is a great board and since you can't OC on H97, It is a needed Upgrade.
3. Storage: As I mentioned above there is no reason to have a 5400 RPM drive for a system drive, it is really only helpful for archival. I got a much better priced 7200RPM Seagate one instead, which I use personally (as already as stated above) and is a great bang for your buck.

So although $50 more than the aforementioned system, I believe it will give you some more flexibility especially with the OCable CPU, and that 7200 RPM drive will give you faster transfers.

Happy Building!
Signal

XtremePenguin3 · Dec 27, 2015

Hey signal? Your build is good, but i now have learned that the 750 ti is old... so i switched to a much better Asus turbo Overclock 960 and am currently using a Z97 4690k in my pcpartpicker build. I changed the hard drive to a 2TB Seagate. (BTW it wasn't really a HDD, it was a hybrid). I will always over clock the 4690k before starting up project cars and/or Anno 2205, or mine craft, or steam(since my library consists of some possibly demanding games.) I don't play games like GTA because of HOW MUCH STORAGE IT TAKES!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WppKf7

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