Hey all, i bought a pre-built PC around 3 years ago from PC World, the PC is an asus M32bf. I have already changed the power supply from a 350 watt to a 600 watt, and i was planning on adding an rx 480 and an i5 4690 since i have also bought a new motherboard. My main concern is the fans as it only has 1 fan in the back so im worried my GPU will overheat whilst gaming. But the positives are that i dont have to do a complete rebuild since i only have to change CPU and GPU. Should i add the GPU and CPU to this PC or buy a new case and build a new PC?
Is upgrading my pre-built PC worth it?
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Answer to your question was answered earlier when you said: "My main concern is the fans as it only has 1 fan in the back so im worried my GPU will overheat whilst gaming.".
Yes, you can fit all your parts into your current case and watch the temperatures rise since your case only has 1 exhaust fan that is well enough for office work but not for gaming.
I'd suggest you buy a ATX case that supports atleast 2 case fans (1 intake and 1 exhaust) and PSU sits at the bottom of the case, not up.
Here's one such case: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/C9zv6h/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1
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The only problem with pc world pc's is that most of the pcs cases are made for one brand of MOBO, its to stop their customers drastically updating their computer so then their customers have to buy a whole new pc when theirs get dated (my dads in this boat at the mo).
Do some research into your current mobo and case
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New Case every time, it's a no brainer, and also give you rook to upgrade in future should you wish to add a new card, water cooling, SSD etc.
I have just upgrade my case, to a fractal R5 (lovely slient case) might be worth shelling out a bit extra on a decent case to save yourself the hassle in the future.
I have just upgrade my case, to a fractal R5 (lovely slient case) might be worth shelling out a bit extra on a decent case to save yourself the hassle in the future.
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Very true Wayfall , Just had a look at the ASUS site for this PC , looks like a micro ATX board , and a midi tower case, so would really go for a new case
This is my PC https://www.asus.com/uk/Tower-PCs/M32BF/ im not sure if you will be able see on this but can someone confirm how many fans this PC can hold, im pretty sure its one but just incase I made a stupid mstake? But i am going to buy a new case as that does look like the best option.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA50Z3U45730&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSA-_-CategoryPages-_-NA&gclid=CPKS0NjWjM8CFZE7gQodus4JgQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
Just a standard board so their no problen except your lack of information.
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Looking at the Manual , doesn't say anything about fan mounts, so would assume it the rear only, don't think the pc was built for any serious heat lol
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