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Haggis84

Haggis84

Haggis84

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Hi all, I currently have a Dell xps630i (antique :D) I've recently got my hands on an i5 processor and 16Gb of RAM (ddr3 so wont work in my current system).

So I plan to upgrade my mobo to be able to use them, I'm looking to keep the existing GPU's (2xATI Radeon HD 3870 1Gb) till I can afford to replace them....don't need massive gfx anyway only game I play on a regular basis is league of legends.

I've looked at a few different motherboards, Asrock Z75 Pro3 caught my eye as its cheap and looks like it will fill my needs but the question is.....
will this mobo support the older gpu's that use sli(I think lol)
 
Welcome,

What i5 do you have? I assume by your motherboard idea its a 1155 socket?

I think you should really look at getting a new GPU. Those are about as good (together) as a GT630 (maybe not even that). I'd aim for a GTX 750/750ti if i were you, they are low power so it won't straing your (probably awful) PSU, may i ask if im right? :)

Ohh yeah, that motherboard won't support SLI, you'll need a higher end board for that.
 
Doomedspeed said:
Welcome,

What i5 do you have? I assume by your motherboard idea its a 1155 socket?

I think you should really look at getting a new GPU. Those are about as good (together) as a GT630 (maybe not even that). I'd aim for a GTX 750/750ti if i were you, they are low power so it won't straing your (probably awful) PSU, may i ask if im right? :)

Ohh yeah, that motherboard won't support SLI, you'll need a higher end board for that.
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Yeah the i5 is Lga1155 its a 3470k -not the best but got it for free lol and atm im a student so free is my favorite price lol

I'm trying to get away with upgrading the old dog (my XPS antique) for as cheap as possible hence why I was planning on re-using they awful, old GPU's till my student loan starts again in august lol
 
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