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SpiritOfTheAge

SpiritOfTheAge

SpiritOfTheAge

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Hello,

I currently run a Q9650 with 4 gig of Ram and a GTX 480.

I'm looking to add some more modern bits to the system.

I intend to keep the GPU for now, so am looking to change the MB/CPU and RAM and also a new hard drive.

I've looked over a few of the posts here asking for help so have an idea what I should be going for so here are my selections so far.

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail

Asus Maximus VII Ranger Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard

TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2400HC11CDC01)

I also need to add a hard drive, so suggestions for something fast and around 1TB would be appreciated as well as a critique of those parts I've already selected.

The PC is used for gaming and copes well enough now so I'm looking to get a nice leap up in power from the i5 etc.

I don't need a power supply/case etc. and will look to upgrade the GPU at a later date.

Thanks
 
SpiritOfTheAge said:
I also need to add a hard drive, so suggestions for something fast and around 1TB would be appreciated as well as a critique of those parts I've already selected
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On this, what do you currently have in the (old) system? Depending on your budget you could keep that & add an SSD to your new build.

The spec looks ok to me (wait for a second opinion) however, you'll also need a copy of OS because of the motherboard change
 
 
hp7909 said:
On this, what do you currently have in the (old) system? Depending on your budget you could keep that & add an SSD to your new build.

The spec looks ok to me (wait for a second opinion) however, you'll also need a copy of OS because of the motherboard change
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Budget is £450 tops.

Would a SSD be just for the OS? and my current ones used for storage?

I have OS btw, not an issue.
 
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SpiritOfTheAge said:
Looks good to me, so how would this connect to my motherboard? (sorry if it obvious, it mentions an adaptor is this needed?)
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Just the same as a hdd, but connect it to a 6GB port.. You might need the adapter if your case does't have a 2.5" bay. I know the V3 has a bottom mounted 2.5" bay, not sure if your's does.
 
It fits just like a HDD, the adapter just changes its size.

I think your case can fit a 2.5" drive, if not just stick it any where in the case with a sticky tape, velcro etc.
 
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