So I've got this big machine sitting next to me eating through power and chucking out heat, and all I use it for is web surfing, League of Legends and the occasional game of DayZ.
I have a friend that wants to buy it from me, so I'm putting those funds towards a much smaller, similarly running system. I'm looking to source the majority of these parts second hand but have been out of touch with computer tech and such, so need some recommendations on the minimum I'd be looking at.
I've been looking at using this as the case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-141-BX&groupid=2362&catid=1850
So CPU wise I've been looking at the AMDs however some i5s are appearing on the bay or MM which may be better. Graphics wise, something like a GTX 570 perhaps?
Budget-wise would probably be about £400-500, not really that bothered about an SSD in that but, if it fits then it'll be a possibility.
So basically I'm after some suggestions on some cheap and cheerful last gen kit that will be around the same performance as my current setup (Should be in my sig) but in a much smaller package.
Another quick question, I bought a modular Corsair PSU from the MM about 2 years ago but never used it, and it's been sitting in a cupboard since. Would this still be reliable enough to use in the build or is 2 years of no usage a bit too much?
Cheers!
I have a friend that wants to buy it from me, so I'm putting those funds towards a much smaller, similarly running system. I'm looking to source the majority of these parts second hand but have been out of touch with computer tech and such, so need some recommendations on the minimum I'd be looking at.
I've been looking at using this as the case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-141-BX&groupid=2362&catid=1850
So CPU wise I've been looking at the AMDs however some i5s are appearing on the bay or MM which may be better. Graphics wise, something like a GTX 570 perhaps?
Budget-wise would probably be about £400-500, not really that bothered about an SSD in that but, if it fits then it'll be a possibility.
So basically I'm after some suggestions on some cheap and cheerful last gen kit that will be around the same performance as my current setup (Should be in my sig) but in a much smaller package.
Another quick question, I bought a modular Corsair PSU from the MM about 2 years ago but never used it, and it's been sitting in a cupboard since. Would this still be reliable enough to use in the build or is 2 years of no usage a bit too much?
Cheers!
