Can I turn this into budget gaming pc. Gateway dx4300-03

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Hey guys, I found a Gateway dx4300-03 in a dumpster. So I was thinking, can I turn this into an amazing budget gaming computer. I plugged it in, and it turns on. So any suggestions....
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Nope. I'd be much happier dropping that PC off at a recycling center than trying to build into it. Some assorted issues include

- It's from 2009

- It may have a serious issue. Maybe it was in the dumpster for a reason.

- AM2+ only CPUs would work. You'd have to source one online and they are about as good as core 2 quad Q6600. Anything AM2+ will bottleneck the hell out of any modern card.

- DDR2 RAM only and 8GB is the max the system supports.

- You'd have to put in something like a 1050 or you'll have issues with space/heat/power draw. NOT designed to be a gaming case. May not even support graphics card upgrades.

It would need a new everything. Some systems like an i7 920 in a midtower case or a retired core i5 2nd gen make good...
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Nope. I'd be much happier dropping that PC off at a recycling center than trying to build into it. Some assorted issues include

- It's from 2009

- It may have a serious issue. Maybe it was in the dumpster for a reason.

- AM2+ only CPUs would work. You'd have to source one online and they are about as good as core 2 quad Q6600. Anything AM2+ will bottleneck the hell out of any modern card.

- DDR2 RAM only and 8GB is the max the system supports.

- You'd have to put in something like a 1050 or you'll have issues with space/heat/power draw. NOT designed to be a gaming case. May not even support graphics card upgrades.

It would need a new everything. Some systems like an i7 920 in a midtower case or a retired core i5 2nd gen make good budget gaming boxes but this system is a touch too old for any kind of actual gaming.
 
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