Hi Guys,
So here's the deal. I want to put together a new computer, this will be the second time I have EVER done this and the last time was in 2002. My old old computer has some decent qualities, so if any of it can be re-purposed in the short term that would be super helpful.
My goal is to build a new machine around the i5-3570k, but will not have funds upfront to do total machine at once. So my plan is to start with CPU, Motherboard, etc to get me going, then add GPU, etc later.
My question is 3 fold...I know I know, noob with too many questions...
1. Can I re-purpose any of my old computers hardware:
-CPU: AMD Athlon 2.6 GB...something like that
-MB: Cant recall, nothing special, 2 RAM slots, 3 PCI? I think thats what they are called...wow its been awhile.
-GPU: SAPPHIRE 100131L Radeon X800GTO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card (actually found what that was on newegg).
-HD: West something, 100 GB
-Case: Antec, mid/large?
-PS: Not sure, possibly 450-500W
-Optical: Some DVD/CD burner, somewhat recent (like 2006 Ha..)
2. With my new machine, will I be able to play League of Legends without upgrading GPU right away?
3. New build ideas - i5-3570k, some MB, Corsair Vengeance DDR3 RAM 8MBs,...thats all I got. Budget can be whatever it needs to be to have a solid machine around the i5, I just cant go drop lots of $$ upfront to do it. Thinking 2-3 months build time. Want this thing to last too and be able to upgrade every few years parts of it.
Sorry for the long winded thread, THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
-Brian
So here's the deal. I want to put together a new computer, this will be the second time I have EVER done this and the last time was in 2002. My old old computer has some decent qualities, so if any of it can be re-purposed in the short term that would be super helpful.
My goal is to build a new machine around the i5-3570k, but will not have funds upfront to do total machine at once. So my plan is to start with CPU, Motherboard, etc to get me going, then add GPU, etc later.
My question is 3 fold...I know I know, noob with too many questions...
1. Can I re-purpose any of my old computers hardware:
-CPU: AMD Athlon 2.6 GB...something like that
-MB: Cant recall, nothing special, 2 RAM slots, 3 PCI? I think thats what they are called...wow its been awhile.
-GPU: SAPPHIRE 100131L Radeon X800GTO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card (actually found what that was on newegg).
-HD: West something, 100 GB
-Case: Antec, mid/large?
-PS: Not sure, possibly 450-500W
-Optical: Some DVD/CD burner, somewhat recent (like 2006 Ha..)
2. With my new machine, will I be able to play League of Legends without upgrading GPU right away?
3. New build ideas - i5-3570k, some MB, Corsair Vengeance DDR3 RAM 8MBs,...thats all I got. Budget can be whatever it needs to be to have a solid machine around the i5, I just cant go drop lots of $$ upfront to do it. Thinking 2-3 months build time. Want this thing to last too and be able to upgrade every few years parts of it.
Sorry for the long winded thread, THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
-Brian