- Sep 30, 2016
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Hello, I have read many posts regarding upgrades to an Inspiron 530, and I could use some advice as well. I know the system is old, and I know I can build a new system myself, but that is not my goal. I’m a middle aged husband and father to a very active 2 year old. The PC is used for household finances, surfing, etc, and playing a few older games, most notably CIV 3. I don’t have the money or the time to invest in a true gaming system. (Maybe when my son gets older). However, I would like to upgrade my system in order to play CIV 5 and Skyrim. I have the G33M02 motherboard with the original Pentium Dual CPU E2140, 300W PSU, 3 GB ram, 32 bit home vista. Total budget is $100.00. I have seen the list of potential CPU’s on other posts, researched GPU’s and PSU’s, and I have a few questions:
1) No matter which CPU I research (Core Duo E8400, E8500 or E8600), I see prices ranging from $10 to $250, all seeming to offer new CPU’s. How can there be such a price discrepancy? Is it buyer beware, or can I trust this?: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-E8400-3-0GHz-Processor-EU80570PJ0806M/dp/B0019NKGR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1475245551&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+core+duo+e8400
2) For the GPU I have selected Evga GT GeForce 610, 1 GB low profile. I know this is an older product, but it will meet my needs and be a dramatic improvement over what I have. And it is very cost effective at $35. Question: Will I need a new PSU to run it? (I stress the word need!)
3) If new PSU required (not suggested) I was thinking of Evga 450 B1 80+. Again very price competitive for needs compared to noise level. Question: Can I get better for less money?
Thanks for the help.
1) No matter which CPU I research (Core Duo E8400, E8500 or E8600), I see prices ranging from $10 to $250, all seeming to offer new CPU’s. How can there be such a price discrepancy? Is it buyer beware, or can I trust this?: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-E8400-3-0GHz-Processor-EU80570PJ0806M/dp/B0019NKGR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1475245551&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+core+duo+e8400
2) For the GPU I have selected Evga GT GeForce 610, 1 GB low profile. I know this is an older product, but it will meet my needs and be a dramatic improvement over what I have. And it is very cost effective at $35. Question: Will I need a new PSU to run it? (I stress the word need!)
3) If new PSU required (not suggested) I was thinking of Evga 450 B1 80+. Again very price competitive for needs compared to noise level. Question: Can I get better for less money?
Thanks for the help.
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