Hey guys!
I currently have a Gateway (bad choice...I know) FX 6800-01e. I have heard that it's hard upgrading the computer (specifically the power supply), and I am currently thinking about building a new PC. I was wondering if you guys could help me decide if there's anything worth keeping for the newer build, or if these are all fossil-parts! The only thing that comes in mind for me is the case....as this will be the first time I build/upgrade a PC!
THANKS!
SPECS:
Tower: Width 7.5 in, Depth: 11.7 in, Height 18.3 in
Processor: Intel i7-920, 2.93 GHz, Quad-Core
Cache Memory: Type L3 cache, Installed Size 8.0 MB, Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard: Intel X58 Express
RAM: 3.0 GB / 12.0 GB (max), DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC, 1066.0 MHz, Compliance PC3-8500, DIMM 240-pin
Type Serial ATA - Integrated, Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive: Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm
Optical Storage: DVD±RW
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 4850, Video Memory 512.0 MB
Power Provided 500.0 Watt
I currently have a Gateway (bad choice...I know) FX 6800-01e. I have heard that it's hard upgrading the computer (specifically the power supply), and I am currently thinking about building a new PC. I was wondering if you guys could help me decide if there's anything worth keeping for the newer build, or if these are all fossil-parts! The only thing that comes in mind for me is the case....as this will be the first time I build/upgrade a PC!
THANKS!
SPECS:
Tower: Width 7.5 in, Depth: 11.7 in, Height 18.3 in
Processor: Intel i7-920, 2.93 GHz, Quad-Core
Cache Memory: Type L3 cache, Installed Size 8.0 MB, Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard: Intel X58 Express
RAM: 3.0 GB / 12.0 GB (max), DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC, 1066.0 MHz, Compliance PC3-8500, DIMM 240-pin
Type Serial ATA - Integrated, Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive: Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm
Optical Storage: DVD±RW
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 4850, Video Memory 512.0 MB
Power Provided 500.0 Watt