Need help on a casual rig

[derangedyeti]

I am looking into getting a new MOBO, because I want to increase my gaming capabilities, (nothing insane, just play current FPS's in medium)

My current ATX MOBO doesn't have any PCIe slots, which brought me to getting a new one. I am assuming my PSU can carry over since it was bought last year (last one died). Most things can be carried over I am assuming.

I was wondering what Motherboard would be good for casual gaming as stated above, but still have a little room for improvement. Preferrably under 100 bucks..
as I still need another GFX card. Thanks. Open to any advice...just none telling me I need to spend 600 bucks on a whole new rig.

 

[StrangleHold]

AMD or Intel? In other words what socket do you need?

 

[derangedyeti]

I hate an Intel Processor at the moment.

 

[StrangleHold]

I hate an Intel Processor at the moment.

What did it do to piss you off? lol

Just joking. Do you know what socket it is? If not what model Processor is it?

 

[derangedyeti]

have*
Intel Pentium 4
3.2Ghz

Ill edit when I look it up.

 

[StrangleHold]

Mght be socket 775. Do you kow the model of motherboard that you have?

 

[derangedyeti]

D865PERL

But I got some extra funds... like 400 bucks.. So I was wondering If I could purchase a new MOBO, Processor, and GFX card. To improve gaming and etc. We have decent RAM, a new PSU, and 2 fans, along with a pretty nice sized chassis. Thoughts?

 

[Benny Boy]

That system is pretty old and not worth the upgrade $ imo.
You would need...
mb
cpu
memory
.. in order for those 3 parts to be compatible. I suspect the hdd would need to be upgraded if its the original, and most likely the power supply and we haven't gotten to the gpu yet, much lees Windows 7 since i think you're running XP and you'll want 7 for gaming.
But, just in case,,what computer do you have? Or is it custom?
Whats the specific model of
the power supply
HDD
case
Do you have an OS to use on the new mb?

 

[derangedyeti]

It is a custom
The PSU is like a year old. It has 400W
The Hard Drive is terrible and I will be probably getting a new one.
I already have a new CPU picked out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
I am looking for a mobo right now
Graphics I have a general idea of what I am going to get
RAM will be upgraded a bit too, but that shouldnt run me much.

 

[Benny Boy]

If you go for AM3+ socket you'll be able to move to Bulldozer down the road.

 

[derangedyeti]

Well I have things compared in a spreadsheet atm... It is looking like...around 300 bucks for just the Mobo, CPU, and GFX I want. I probably will need another Hard Drive and maybe another PSU, memory can wait tbh, thoughts?

 

[Benny Boy]

memory can wait tbh, thoughts?

Not if it's DDR. Do you mean, wait on the upgrade till you get diff memory?

edit:
Run this app
http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download/standard
or PC Wizard
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares.html
and it will give you the specs of your components.
Copy it back here.
For the PS just take the side panel off and post the brand/model/watts.

 

[derangedyeti]

No, when I upgrade to the new MOBO, I can keep my current memory, as long as its 240pin

This is my current shopping cart
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130590
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102917
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284


What are your thoughts and would a 400W PSU be sufficient?

 

[derangedyeti]

Any input? Thanks

 

[Benny Boy]

I can keep my current memory, as long as its 240pin

That's the thing.
If this is you're motherboard..

D865PERL

http://reviews.cnet.com/motherboards/intel-desktop-board-d865perl/4507-3049_7-30473786.html
The memory from it, will not work in...

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130590

or any DDR2 or DDR3 motherboard.

 

[derangedyeti]

Alright.. Ill need some more memory too then, I'll have to see if I can get the money together.

But what about the Power Supply, will 400W suffice for now or what?

 

[StrangleHold]

Whats the brand and model of your power supply?

 

[derangedyeti]

Dynex DX-400WPS

Its kinda old. But will it suffice for now?

 

[Benny Boy]

Dynex DX-400WPS

Its kinda old. But will it suffice for now?

Sorry to say, but no way. If you put a GPU on that PS, disaster!

 

[StrangleHold]

Pretty much a cheap power supply, doesnt have anywhere near 400W on the 12V rail. My guess would be like 230/250W on the 12V. And thats probable at max. Plus cheap components.