- Mar 24, 2013
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I just recently bought a Gateway SX2802-07 for $60. I am not sure if that's a good deal or not but I already bought it so it's too late to think about it now. I am planning to use it as a secondary PC as I already have my gaming computer. I will mainly use it for Netflix, Youtube, Webrowsing (multiple tabs) and some light gaming such as Civ4, L4D and such if possible at all. I know it is a very weak computer thus not planning to play any modern games on it at all. I am thinking about upgrading the CPU and GPU to make the most out of this PC. The problem lies in the Power Supply because it is only a 220W. Since it is from a slimline PC, the shape and size of this power supply is weird thus I can't exactly upgrade it. The specs of this PC is as follow
CPU: Pentium E5300 2.6ghz (Dual Core) (65W)
GPU: Integrated Intel GMA X4500
Ram: 6gb DDR2 (not sure if upgradable)
PSU: 220W
HDD: 640gb
I am just planning to upgrade the CPU and GPU because I can't find any compatible power supply. I am planning to stick with a 65W CPU because I am not sure if my mobo can support the 95W normal Core 2 Quad cpus. The prices are from Ebay. Here are some of my options
1. Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33ghz (65W) ($18)
2. Core 2 Quad Q9505S 2.83ghz (65W) ($50)
3. Core 2 Quad Q9505 2.83ghz (95W) ($28) (not sure if my mobo can handle the 95W)
1. Nvidia GT 610 ($30)
2. Nvidia GT 710 ($35)
3. Nvidia GT 720 ($40)
4. Nvidia GT 730 ($45)
5. Radeon HD 6450 ($28)
Please advise me if the upgrades are worth it and if I will notice any performance difference. Also, if my puny 220W PSU will be able to keep up with any of the options. I just want to make the most out of this old PC. What should I do? If you happen to know the better upgrades, please let me know also
CPU: Pentium E5300 2.6ghz (Dual Core) (65W)
GPU: Integrated Intel GMA X4500
Ram: 6gb DDR2 (not sure if upgradable)
PSU: 220W
HDD: 640gb
I am just planning to upgrade the CPU and GPU because I can't find any compatible power supply. I am planning to stick with a 65W CPU because I am not sure if my mobo can support the 95W normal Core 2 Quad cpus. The prices are from Ebay. Here are some of my options
1. Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33ghz (65W) ($18)
2. Core 2 Quad Q9505S 2.83ghz (65W) ($50)
3. Core 2 Quad Q9505 2.83ghz (95W) ($28) (not sure if my mobo can handle the 95W)
1. Nvidia GT 610 ($30)
2. Nvidia GT 710 ($35)
3. Nvidia GT 720 ($40)
4. Nvidia GT 730 ($45)
5. Radeon HD 6450 ($28)
Please advise me if the upgrades are worth it and if I will notice any performance difference. Also, if my puny 220W PSU will be able to keep up with any of the options. I just want to make the most out of this old PC. What should I do? If you happen to know the better upgrades, please let me know also
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