Upgrading My System

Hello everyone,

I currently have a dell xps 420 and i want to upgrade my config to a better one.

Here is my config (i already made some changes)

Case: Dell xps 420
Mobo: Dell custom BTX motherboard
CPU: intel core 2 duo e6850
RAM : 3gigs pc5400
GPU: BFG Gefore GTX 280
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 500Gb
PSU: Enermax Liberty green 620W moddular

I was thinking about what i really wanted to upgrade and basically i would like to be able to o/c my current cpu to 4ghz on air if its possible. My computer would be much faster and my GPU wouldnt be bottlenecked anymore. Also, i would get a way better aiflow that in this dell case which i already added fans to. So i would need a new mobo, a new case, new ram and a cpu cooler.

Here is what i was looking at to buy:

Mobo: ASUS P5Q pro
RAM: 4gigs OCZ Reaper HPC
CPU cooler : Noctua u12p lga775
Case: Antec 900

These parts are the max i can afford. SO if you can find something ess expensive, it would be sweet =D


PS: i am mainly a gamer and i want to get better fps with this cpu overclock

i am canadian its kinda hard to tell my budget well in can$, my budget would be of 500, but if i can keep it like 350 with the cpu u sugested me, it would be better .

I dont want to upgrade my grafic card for now im fine with it and my cpu o/c woukd give me a lil boost on my performances also =D. Same for the hard drive and everything else i do beleive i only need to chane my cpu cooler, my mobo, my case and my ram to get a good computer.

For the cpu cooler i guess i will go with the sunbeam if i can save and get better temps.

For the ocz reaper, i was thinking about 4gigz pc8500.

I have a dell 2208WFP with a resulution of 1690-1050 (its a 22 inch)

PS: i wont buy out of newegg, it doesnt matter if u check out there, but ill buy from somewhere its less expensive and have better service like ncix.com

ok well what ram do you recommend me? (i want 4gigs ddr2 that will work good with my cpu overclock)

for the antec 900 and cpu cooler its ok

I was wondering if u knew a good mobo that can do sli and good for cpu overclock at the same time for a low price? If not i will just stick with the p5q pro. I was thinkign about buying a new gtx 280 to make a sli sooner or later but i dont think its worth it anymore.

maybe it would be a good idea.

But i wanna be able to get my cpu over 3.33ghz on air cooling cuz if not then my gtx 280 will still be bottlenecked.

I would be interested t osee what rig u could recommend me for a good low price.

Im going to look also for ideas but here is what i would like if i do make a almost-complete system change.

CPU: dual or quad, i like the idea of the i5, but i want to be able to get over 3.33ghz because like i said i dont want any bottleneck.

Ram: 4gb of some good and cheap ddr3 that will be good for o/c.

Mobo: well a mobo that support good o/c and maybe can do a 16x - 16x sli ? (if its not too expensive)

Case : definetly antec 900 xD


I would like to keep my hdd, my gpu, my psu (i changed it a month ago cuz the other one died), my dvd-burner.

i dont need anything else like monitor, keyboard... im fully equiped as a gamer there

Idk what to tell you for budget, im just going to say like 700-750

Ive seen good bundles on ncix xD

I don't think he has a choice for the mobo!
When you open your side window.. Is it at the right or the left??

Edit --->>
Here, This should make things clear

Medo

haha im back now, ill be posting i5 build shortly, your power supply should be good enough for the build with a single gtx 280, but if you upgrade in future you need to get better PSU.

and lol @ psycho_sykes he didnt read the entire post..

Hehe. Sorry
You didn't mention budget.

Sorry 700-750 CAD
I'll update as soon as possible.

would the noctua u12p se2 would be good for oc?

PS: if its not canadian forget about it i dont want to pay twice the price to make them come in canada!

CPU, RAM and Main-Board: i5 750 - GigaByte UD4P - G-Skill 4GB DDR3 2000MHz C9 * RAM higher Freq. than "OverShocks"`s combo
Case and Cooler: CM HAF 932 and Asetek LCLC *
Or Case: CM HAF 932
And Cooler 'A' : Corsair Hydro H50 *
'```Cooler 'B' : Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
'```Cooler 'C' : Noctua NH-U12P SE2
* Same product, Re-branded.

That's what i came up with . Tell me if you need to change anything or need anything else..

Medo

lol psycho_sykes i don't think he needs liquid cooling, also that RAM i suggested too, i mentioned i wasnt finished posting. the h50 doesnt fit 1156 ? cm haf 932 case is too expensive, and not needed, antec 900 is decent enough. i like that combo, it's the exact same things what i have. but a little cheaper
also to OP use ncix to pricematch directcanada like i said before, OR just use directcanada all together.

canadian :

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] e=GIGABYTE
$179 gigabyte ud4p

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] ture=INTEL
$225 i5 750

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] re=G.SKILL
$96 GSKILL 4gb 1600 8-8-8-21 timings

or

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] re=G.SKILL
$108 gskill 4gb 2000 9-9-9-24 timings

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=4133 [...] OLERMASTER
$30 heatsink, good price

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] ture=ANTEC
$99 antec 900

Okay overshock you gave me pretty intersting things

Aight for the mobo and cpu its ok

For the RAM i would take the fatest for sure.

But for the coolermaster heatsink, do u think it will be enought for o/c?

Without heatsink on direct canada + shipping, its about 651 right now (i live in quebec)

A 2000MHz 9 - 9-9-9-24 RAM ('A') will most likely equal 1600MHz 8 - 8-8-8-21 RAM ('B') in performance (Sometimes 'B' > 'A') .
The suggested HSF would be enough for 3.2+GHz OC on an i5 750.

Edit --->>
There's a retention bracket for H50 (LGA1156) available for order via Corsair.
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Check my previous post for edits.

Medo

to answer your question

NCIX has a feature that pricematches the item with another site (usually they will accept it, unless it is a sale item, typo..etc)

think this should work..

Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus Direct Touch 4 Heatpipe Heatsink AM2 AM3 LGA1366 LGA775 LGA1156 120MM

* Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business days.

Yes $26.45 $26.45

Gigabyte P55-UD4P ATX LGA1156 P55 DDR3 2PCI-E 3PCI-E1 2PCI RAID 2GLAN CrossFireX SLI Motherboard

* Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business days.

Yes $179.99 $179.99

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD Trident PC3-16000 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-2000 CL9-9-9-24 Core I5 Memory Kit

* Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business days.

Yes $108.51 $108.51

Intel Core i5 750 Quad Core Processor Lynnfield LGA1156 2.66GHZ 8MB Cache Retail Box

* Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business days.

Yes $225.60 $225.60

Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower Gamer Case 900 Atx 9 Drive Bay No Ps Top USB2.0 1394 Audio

* Limit 1 per customer.
* Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business days.

Yes $99.88 $99.88

Sub Total: $640.43 free shipping, tax not included yet, this is all from directcanada. funny how this became to a full upgrade when asked for only a little upgrade just to tell you theres one major flaw in this, for a few dollars more(150-200) you can get i7 920 set up (better future proof, x16 x16 for video card)

shipping will cost too much. psycho's way makes directcanada wont give you free shipping because not over 300 dollars. in my post, you get everything for 640 free shipping, tax not included yet
fix the price for ur ram its 119 for CASH

^ Actually 3 Items i suggested (Main-Board, Case and HSF) are from CanadaDirect and they cost exactly $301!!

Medo

I edited the links.