Upgrade old C2D PC w/ $400?
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Hello,
I have an "old" computer that I'd like to upgrade. Its specs are as follows
CPU: E8400
Mobo: GA-EP35-DS3L
RAM: 4 GB DDR2 800 mhz
GPU: HD 5850
HDD: 750 GB
OS: Windows Vista (ugh)
PSU: 610 watts, NOT modular
DVD drive: Standard issue DVD drive, NOT slim
Case: Antec 900
Monitor / TV resolution: 1920 x 1080
(Q) Anyways, if you were willing to spend up $400 and were interested in gaming and / or possibly turning this into a HTPC, what would you do?
Additional notes:
(1) I expect to upgrade my CPU and motherboard
(2) I'm thinking I should upgrade my RAM, HDD, and OS
(3) I don't expect to upgrade my GPU and PSU
(4) I'm tempted to upgrade the case to something much smaller, but want to be able to use my HD 5850
(5) I prefer not to overclock
Thank you in advance,
I have an "old" computer that I'd like to upgrade. Its specs are as follows
CPU: E8400
Mobo: GA-EP35-DS3L
RAM: 4 GB DDR2 800 mhz
GPU: HD 5850
HDD: 750 GB
OS: Windows Vista (ugh)
PSU: 610 watts, NOT modular
DVD drive: Standard issue DVD drive, NOT slim
Case: Antec 900
Monitor / TV resolution: 1920 x 1080
(Q) Anyways, if you were willing to spend up $400 and were interested in gaming and / or possibly turning this into a HTPC, what would you do?
Additional notes:
(1) I expect to upgrade my CPU and motherboard
(2) I'm thinking I should upgrade my RAM, HDD, and OS
(3) I don't expect to upgrade my GPU and PSU
(4) I'm tempted to upgrade the case to something much smaller, but want to be able to use my HD 5850
(5) I prefer not to overclock
Thank you in advance,
More about : upgrade c2d 400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $400.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 22:37 EST-0500)
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $400.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 22:37 EST-0500)
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