Hobo Build Upgrade

EmatoelDiablo · 27-03-2012 11:53pm #1

Hey guys,
Friends of mine were looking into upgrading a severely declining Dell Desktop. The decals are long worn so I can't find a model number.

From my last build and a fair bit of research, I know that one can be built for relatively cheap, seeing as it's only really used for photographs and the internet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially if anyone can keep it around 200e.

What I would need are the following:
CPU (was thinking Intel Celeron G530 Box, LGA1155)
Ram (4GB-Kit Corsair Twin3X4096-1333C9A DDR3, CL9)
Optical Drive (LG GH22NS50/70/90 bare schwarz)
PSU (Super-Flower SF400Atlas 12CM 400W)
GPU (maybe not even needed?)
Mobo (Gigabyte GA-M68MT-D3P NVIDIA Nforce 630a, mATX)

The current HDD will do with Windows already installed, at least until the shortage ends.
The case is an old Dell, looks in the 5000 series, will it be okay?
All peripherals are grand so won't be needing any.

Harwareversand is perfect to get the stuff from.

Thanks, Emmet.

Tea_Bag · 28-03-2012 12:23am

the case wont work. thats a BTX case. that windows might not work either, cause its an OEM licence, and thats if you can even convince MS to release the key from the mobo.

that mobo you selected wont work either, wrong socket.

also, what do you mean by photographs?

EDIT: is the HDD SATA?

Tea_Bag · 28-03-2012 12:28am

Tea_Bag · 28-03-2012 12:32am

or alternatively, a bit cheaper with a MITX case covers the PSU and case in one go. will be nice and small too.

ive left out the HDD in both builds, but you're probably going to need one

EmatoelDiablo · 29-03-2012 6:44pm

Thanks very much man. I think I'll take your build, along with the new HDD! Much appreciated thank you! This is why I love this Forum!

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