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I have a gigabyte p35-ds4, Intel core 2 quad q6600 2.4ghz, gtx 740 and 8gb of ddr2 ram. I was wondering: if my motherboard can take a 1050 ti plus an Intel qx9770. Or if I should just suck it up and replace everything
 
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logainofhades
I would suck it up an replace everything. That system is ancient, and sticking any money into it is a waste. You could start with a Ryzen 5 2400g based system, and get a better GPU later, if money is an issue. You could maybe reuse storage, as a temporary solution.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($162.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5...
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logainofhades

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I would suck it up an replace everything. That system is ancient, and sticking any money into it is a waste. You could start with a Ryzen 5 2400g based system, and get a better GPU later, if money is an issue. You could maybe reuse storage, as a temporary solution.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($162.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.09 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $577.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-26 15:16 EDT-0400

 
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https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-P35-DS4-rev-21#support-cpu

QX9770 is definitely on the support list.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

Technically, that's a 2-tier upgrade, so it's feasibly "worth it" as an upgrade. However...you're still looking at a CPU that will be outperformed by Sandy Bridge Core i3s, Haswell Pentiums, late-model quad/hexa-core Phenom IIs, & even the 3C/6T & 4C/8T FX CPUs, let alone anything more modern. Plus, there are going to be a lot of games -- not just the latest-and-greatest, but even games of the past 5 years -- that the QX9770 will struggle with or simply refuse to run.

So....

What's your budget, what other hardware (GPU, case, etc.) do you have that can be reused, & what do you plan to use the PC for?
 
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That's a pretty old system, I'd probably look to replace it.

If you don't need the bleeding edge, I'd recommend something like this: i3-8100 (You pay a bit more for the processor, but don't need as expensive RAM in return to get the best performance to price), 8GB of DDR4 2400 RAM, that 1050Ti is a solid card, and a 450W PSU from a reputable brand.

Example build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/n2s8J8

If you want to re-use the old case that saves some more money, and there are cheaper motherboards, I just picked one with some ratings and reviews that seemed positive overall (the others didn't have any, but are certainly viable options if you care to take the risk).

You can technically run Windows for free without too much of a hassle, so that's an option - though not one I'd personally use.
 
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