So my home desktop is a Dell 9100 that I've had for probably 5 years now. The motherboard, processor and GPU are very outdated. The storage, on the other hand, is brand new (Samsung 256 GB SSD and 3 TB HDD).
I'm debating building a new machine, but had the thought that other day that I could save some cash by simply buying a new motherboard, processor, memory, and GPU and installing them into my current case using the remaining components from the old machine. I'm unsure, though, if the power source and cooling will be sufficient. I also realize that I will essentially need a clean windows install with all of the new hardware.
Whether I build or upgrade I'm thinking the following components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8G9dP6
I figure a complete build will be an additional $500 or so. I really have no need for a second machine, so I'm leaning toward the upgrade option. Will this work in my case? Will I need a new power supply going from 5 years old to these components?
I'm debating building a new machine, but had the thought that other day that I could save some cash by simply buying a new motherboard, processor, memory, and GPU and installing them into my current case using the remaining components from the old machine. I'm unsure, though, if the power source and cooling will be sufficient. I also realize that I will essentially need a clean windows install with all of the new hardware.
Whether I build or upgrade I'm thinking the following components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8G9dP6
I figure a complete build will be an additional $500 or so. I really have no need for a second machine, so I'm leaning toward the upgrade option. Will this work in my case? Will I need a new power supply going from 5 years old to these components?
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