Need to replace my old MB.

Ynot · 10 Jan 2014 at 21:58

Spec me a new Intel Motherboard, memory (4 or 8 GB) and a processor.
Built in graphic should be fine, no gaming at all.
I think I have everything else, its time to replace an old MB.
Something cheap but decent at the same time.
Its need for a small office.

Thanks in advance.

Fulax · 10 Jan 2014 at 22:23

Which CPU do you have? And what size case (ATX, mATX, ITX)?

Ynot · 10 Jan 2014 at 23:30

Fulax said:
Which CPU do you have? And what size case (ATX, mATX, ITX)?

I don't have the PC with me at the mo so cant remember much about the CPU, I'll find that out, the case is an oldiish chieftec case, mid tower.

Thank you.

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 12:24

I have a Enermax Noisetaker AX 600w PSU in my old case.
Can this be used in the new build or do I need a Power supply now too?

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 20:32

Fulax said:
Which CPU do you have? And what size case (ATX, mATX, ITX)?

I have a Pentium D940 3.2Ghz.

Thanks.

RJC · 11 Jan 2014 at 20:38

Hopefully your case can take a ATX board:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £239.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £95.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2400HC11CDC01) £55.99
Total : £401.57 (includes shipping : £8.00).

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 20:47

Thanks RJC for doing that for me.
I would love that Processor but sadly its wayyyy out of my price range.
Would you please recommend me something cheaper?
Thank you again.

RJC · 11 Jan 2014 at 20:57

Do you have a budget in mind?

RJC · 11 Jan 2014 at 20:58

Edit:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i3-4130 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £83.99
1 x Gigabyte H87-HD3 Intel H87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £80.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2400HC11CDC01) £55.99
Total : £230.57 (includes shipping : £8.00).

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 21:00

RJC said:
Do you have a budget in mind?

Thanks, that would suite me better.
Thank you once again.

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 21:05

Ynot said:
I have a Enermax Noisetaker AX 600w PSU in my old case.QUOTE]

Can this be used in the new build or do I need a Power supply now too?

RJC · 11 Jan 2014 at 22:37

Your PSU will be fine.

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 23:14

RJC said:
Your PSU will be fine.

Great! thank you.

Ynot · 11 Jan 2014 at 23:54

Sorry to keep asking

but just remembered, if the CPU comes with a supplied cooler would this do, or do I need a CPU cooler as well?

Thank you.

NMBlack · 12 Jan 2014 at 16:30

Ynot said:
Sorry to keep asking but just remembered, if the CPU comes with a supplied cooler would this do, or do I need a CPU cooler as well?

Thank you.

Stock coolers are usually ok but nothing special. The fans on them tend to be fairly noisy as well. Irrespective of whether you have any intention of overclocking or not, any replacement air or aio water cooler will give you better cpu temps and quieter running though.

Ynot · 12 Jan 2014 at 16:57

NMBlack said:
Stock coolers are usually ok but nothing special. The fans on them tend to be fairly noisy as well. Irrespective of whether you have any intention of overclocking or not, any replacement air or aio water cooler will give you better cpu temps and quieter running though.

Thank you, I will have a look for one too, something cheap.

Ynot · 14 Jan 2014 at 22:53

I was wondering if I need to use any Artic Sliver with that i3 Processor, or is there any pre-applied?
If there is some already on it, can I just go ahead and use it, or is it best to remove it and use AS?
Thanks.

los · 15 Jan 2014 at 12:33

I believe it will be on the heatsink, the provided one is fine as you cant overclock your cpu anyway, so it should run quite cool

Ynot · 15 Jan 2014 at 15:22

OK, thanks for that.