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dee_crow

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Hi guys,
so since my last post after i spilled wine on my tower. I might have a dead graphic card and mobo, so I want to upgrade them along with processor and cooler for it.
Any suggestions for those parts please budget is about 600-700 or less, I have been using my pc for gaming video and movies.

http://www.msy.com.au/home.php (parts shop and price list)

Current PC Spec
Intel Core i5-3570k
ASROCK z77 Extreme4 MB
8G Gskill 1600 Sniper LV CL9
GIGA RADEON HD7950 3G D5
Pioneer DVR-220LBKS Black 24x
Coolermaster Hyper 212+ Evo
750W XFX core edition PSU
ASUS PCE-N15 W/L Adapter
2x 1TB Seagate Hard-drive
256GB Crucial M4 SSD

Running: Windows 7 Home Prem 64OEM SP1

Cheers
dee
 
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Aeacus
Managed to find that PDF file and checked the prices listed.

My initially suggested parts:
CPU: i5-6400 ($237)
RAM: 2x 4G Single 2133 Kingston (2x $ 35 = $70)
MoBo: Asus B150M-A ($114)
GPU: 3G GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC ($319)
Total: $740

But to keep within the budget, here's a second list:
CPU: i5-6400 ($237)
RAM: 2x 4G Single 2133 Crucial (2x $29 = $58)
MoBo: Asus B150M-K ($99)
GPU: 3G GTX 1060 Gainward 3798 ($309)
Total: $703

As far as booting up while using the old system, you may face some driver errors. But if you manage to boot into the Windows, 1st thing to do would be installing the MoBo drivers.
Though, i don't recommend using the old Windows. With new system, doing a clean Windows install is the best option.
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Aeacus

Aeacus

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For upgrade, how about this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($299.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $698.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-17 04:56 AEDT+1100

Few words.

Put in a medium-end CPU from the Intel's Skylake family.
MoBo is a B-series that has 4 RAM slots for future upgrades.
Went with a 2x 4GB DDR4 RAM at 2133 Mhz.
And lastly, put in the best price to performance ratio GPU.

Looked the site you provided. Didn't see an option to browse the parts without registering and logging in.

Edit:
Oh, you also need a new Windows since your current Win 7 is OEM and tied into your old MoBo. You can't use it with a new build, unless you buy a new OEM license.

Second note too:
For CPU cooling, you'll do fine with the stock Intel's cooler that comes with CPU. If you still want a better cooling to your CPU, just reuse your Hyper 212 EVO.

Edit 02:
Feeling generous today. :p
A comparison between your current build (base) and my suggestion (alternative).

Userbenchmark PC Build Comparison

Baseline Bench: Game 48%, Desk 65%, Work 38%
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K
GPU: AMD HD 7950
SSD: Crucial M4 256GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
RAM: G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C10 1x8GB

Alternative Bench: Game 76%, Desk 64%, Work 39%
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB
SSD: Crucial M4 256GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
RAM: HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x4GB
 
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dee_crow

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Thank you, at work but will have a look when I get home :)
On a quick note I think there is 2x8GB currently ram. The price list you have to download the PDF file but that's all right. And most important when I am.puttung the new parts together apart from he compatibility will my old drivers from the hard drive give problems while booting?
 
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Aeacus

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Managed to find that PDF file and checked the prices listed.

My initially suggested parts:
CPU: i5-6400 ($237)
RAM: 2x 4G Single 2133 Kingston (2x $ 35 = $70)
MoBo: Asus B150M-A ($114)
GPU: 3G GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC ($319)
Total: $740

But to keep within the budget, here's a second list:
CPU: i5-6400 ($237)
RAM: 2x 4G Single 2133 Crucial (2x $29 = $58)
MoBo: Asus B150M-K ($99)
GPU: 3G GTX 1060 Gainward 3798 ($309)
Total: $703

As far as booting up while using the old system, you may face some driver errors. But if you manage to boot into the Windows, 1st thing to do would be installing the MoBo drivers.
Though, i don't recommend using the old Windows. With new system, doing a clean Windows install is the best option.
 
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