I swear I know what most of this stuff is. I just have no idea how they interact or how to get the best bang for the buck.[/quote]
Or you could just go with what I set up here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/299N5
It´s 1.200 bucks and has a better graphics card and processor. Cheaper because: No DvD-drive and no need for an addtional cooler on your processor.
You could use these 200 bucks to get a nice monitor.
yeah just like Euchale said, 2X4GB is what you should look for for gaming... one more thing tho... I see only 1 SSD and no HD... are you using your old build one? Because what is recommended is that you use the SSD for OS and 1 or 2 priority programs. The actual storage is usually made in a regular mechanical drive, for stuff like videos and music n'stuff.. just saying.
Or you could just go with what I set up here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/299N5
It´s 1.200 bucks and has a better graphics card and processor. Cheaper because: No DvD-drive and no need for an addtional cooler on your processor.
You could use these 200 bucks to get a nice monitor.[/quote]
that build has an I5 4670k, the K in it means overclockable... which means more $$... now if you plan to OC in the future... ok go ahead but if you don't.... avoid the 4670K and go for a similar one w/o the K in it....
actually... its $5... NVM, tho keep that info in mind for future references.
that build has an I5 4670k, the K in it means overclockable... which means more $$... now if you plan to OC in the future... ok go ahead but if you don't.... avoid the 4670K and go for a similar one w/o the K in it....
actually... its $5... NVM, tho keep that info in mind for future references.
I put on a SSD and removed the OS. I have Windows 7 on my current drive. Is it that hard to move it to another drive or do I really need a freash copy of Windows 7? Since I bought the PC used, I don't think I have rights from Microsoft to download the OS from them for free.[DOUBLEPOST=1385563926,1385563555][/DOUBLEPOST]Also, my power supply and case might be fine. When I get home tonight, I'll get the specs off them and maybe take a picture.[DOUBLEPOST=1385564027][/DOUBLEPOST]Without the power supply, case, and OS, it's right above $1k.[DOUBLEPOST=1385564154][/DOUBLEPOST]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29AAn
I put on a SSD and removed the OS. I have Windows 7 on my current drive. Is it that hard to move it to another drive or do I really need a freash copy of Windows 7? Since I bought the PC used, I don't think I have rights from Microsoft to download the OS from them for free.[DOUBLEPOST=1385563926,1385563555][/DOUBLEPOST]Also, my power supply and case might be fine. When I get home tonight, I'll get the specs off them and maybe take a picture.[DOUBLEPOST=1385564027][/DOUBLEPOST]Without the power supply, case, and OS, it's right above $1k.[DOUBLEPOST=1385564154][/DOUBLEPOST]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29AAn
SSD with more than 128 GB is too expensive in my opinion. I´d rather go with 128 GB SSD and 1 TB Harddisk. Also, you will need Win7 if you want to make good use of your SSD (you need to install it on your SSD). You can reuse your old Case and Harddisk just fine, Power supply should be at least 600W.
SSD with more than 128 GB is too expensive in my opinion. I´d rather go with 128 GB SSD and 1 TB Harddisk. Also, you will need Win7 if you want to make good use of your SSD (you need to install it on your SSD). You can reuse your old Case and Harddisk just fine, Power supply should be at least 600W.
It sounded like from you comment that I would need to buy Win7 again. In which case, I would have the OS on both drives. Wouldn't that mess with it, having 2 copies of the OS in the same computer?
It sounded like from you comment that I would need to buy Win7 again. In which case, I would have the OS on both drives. Wouldn't that mess with it, having 2 copies of the OS in the same computer?
Also, this is missing a fan. My "good" fan that goes directly over the CPU is broken. Or rather, the brackets on the Mobo are broken. Do I need a new CPU fan?[DOUBLEPOST=1385565348,1385565269][/DOUBLEPOST]
Also, this is missing a fan. My "good" fan that goes directly over the CPU is broken. Or rather, the brackets on the Mobo are broken. Do I need a new CPU fan?[DOUBLEPOST=1385565348,1385565269][/DOUBLEPOST]
I will, but doesn't reformatting erase everything? I'd need to transfer files over first. There's pics and docs I'd need to save.
Your new CPU will come with a Fan. So you don´t need an aditional one.
Formatting erases everything on the plate, so I would do it like this: Put SSD and old Harddisk inside, Put files you want to keep on your SSD and then format your HDD.
Your new CPU will come with a Fan. So you don´t need an aditional one.
Formatting erases everything on the plate, so I would do it like this: Put SSD and old Harddisk inside, Put files you want to keep on your SSD and then format your HDD.
Alternative: Install Windows on the SSD and then put the files on your SSD before formatting.
(A harddisk, that was never used before needs to be formatted and with Knoppix you can use the FULL SSD for saving files as nothing is occupied by Windows)
Alternative: Install Windows on the SSD and then put the files on your SSD before formatting.
(A harddisk, that was never used before needs to be formatted and with Knoppix you can use the FULL SSD for saving files as nothing is occupied by Windows)
Won't having Windows on the SSD make the whole system faster? Windows 7 takes around 50GB. That leaves about 100GB for games, since all my other files will stay on my current drive. Given that I only plan to have 3-4 games active at a time, that space should be plenty.[DOUBLEPOST=1385566546,1385566489][/DOUBLEPOST]
So for clarification: You have files on your old HD that you still need. These files need to go on your new SSD. Your new SSD has a storage of 120 GB. Your old HD probably has 500GB or 1TB. Now to use your new SSD, you will either have to install Windows or format it in some other way. Knoppix is the other way. If you do this you can put 120 GB of your old HD on your new SSD instead of only 100 GB. After that you can format your old HD and then put the files back from your SSD on your old HD. Unless of course you choose not to format your old HD, then you can ignore what I have just written.
