tuxify
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A little background:
I built my gaming rig (in my signature) about four years ago. I am a lot less up-to-date on parts these days, so I came here to get an idea of how to rebuild my computer.
My motherboard will not post anymore, so I'll definitely be getting a new Mobo, CPU, and RAM. Graphics aren't as important to me anymore, but I would still rather have a dedicated GPU rather than onboard. I'd probably use my HD3870 (PCI-e 2.0 x16) until I save a little more money to get a new 3.0 GPU (as long as this old card will work on a newer Mobo).
I plan on keeping my Antec 900, 320GB HD, and optical drives, and wouldn't mind keeping the 520W PSU if it has enough power to run the new motherboard/CPU.
I've been looking into Intel CPUs a little, and I'm thinking I'd want to go with an i5. I know that RAM is even cheaper than it was 4 years ago, so that isn't an issue for me. Mainly I am looking for suggestions on a good motherboard, a compatible CPU/RAM, and suggestions on if I need a new PSU or not.
The computer will be used for light gaming (CS:GO & older, maybe some new RPGs), programming, and HD video. My budget is around $400, but that is really only for the Mobo, CPU, and RAM (excluding GPU and PSU).
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for helping an old CoFo member out in these dark times
I built my gaming rig (in my signature) about four years ago. I am a lot less up-to-date on parts these days, so I came here to get an idea of how to rebuild my computer.
My motherboard will not post anymore, so I'll definitely be getting a new Mobo, CPU, and RAM. Graphics aren't as important to me anymore, but I would still rather have a dedicated GPU rather than onboard. I'd probably use my HD3870 (PCI-e 2.0 x16) until I save a little more money to get a new 3.0 GPU (as long as this old card will work on a newer Mobo).
I plan on keeping my Antec 900, 320GB HD, and optical drives, and wouldn't mind keeping the 520W PSU if it has enough power to run the new motherboard/CPU.
I've been looking into Intel CPUs a little, and I'm thinking I'd want to go with an i5. I know that RAM is even cheaper than it was 4 years ago, so that isn't an issue for me. Mainly I am looking for suggestions on a good motherboard, a compatible CPU/RAM, and suggestions on if I need a new PSU or not.
The computer will be used for light gaming (CS:GO & older, maybe some new RPGs), programming, and HD video. My budget is around $400, but that is really only for the Mobo, CPU, and RAM (excluding GPU and PSU).
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for helping an old CoFo member out in these dark times