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Upgrade of old pc

  • 24-06-2013 2:36pm
    #1
    U_Fig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭


    Ok so basically i have acquired this old PC i'm not too sure of the exact specs but it has a socket 775 mobo and CPU. The motherboard is broken.. won't even post... so rather than replacing it i think i'm going to upgrade a bit

    1. What is your budget? [As low as possible really prob €150]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [General Use..maybe Minecraft n flash games n that nothing too GPU intensive, a bit of video recording again basic stuff ]

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Yes, PSU 350w, HDD, Case mATX, ODD, Floppy, Card Reader ]

    5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

    5a. If yes, what size do you need.

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [It's VGA, no plans to upgrade]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard,Mouse,Wireless Card,Speakers] [No]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [No]

    8. How can you pay? [CC, Paypal, Bank Transfer]

    9. When are you purchasing? [ASAP]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Won't need help building it..

    basically I have a fair idea of what i need (CPU, MOBO, RAM) just posting this to see if i improve been a bit out of sorts for the last month..


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