PC UPGRADE ADVICE

nevski

nevski

nevski

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Hi

I am wanting to upgrade my pc and am in need of some expert advice please. My current spec is:

amd athlon XP barton 2800+
abit nfs-7s v2 mobo
512mb twinmos
wd 120gb hard drive 8mb cache
sapphire radeon 9600 pro 128mb
enermax EG465AX-VE(G) 460 watt ver 1.2 atx 12v
coolermaster aero 7 heatsink


as you can see, it's a dinosaur!! I'm thinking of upgrading to this spec:

intel core2duo E6600
asus pb-e mobo
wd 160gb hard drive 16mb cache
oc 7300gt 256mb graphics card (not a gamer!!!)
2gb GeIl pc6400 (800mhz) memory

I need some advice on new upgrade though:

1. I understand that i now need a new psu for this upgrade (atx 2.0 spec).Which psu can you recommend? what wattage do I need to run this new upgrade very comfortably?

2. Can I use the heatsink that comes with the retail intel core2duo cpu or do I need something better? Can I still use the coolermaster aero 7?

3. Will the p5b-e mobo fit into my existing coolermaster wavemaster case?

4. will i still be able to connect my existing nec cdrw IDE drive to the p5b-e mobo?

5. will i need more fans, therefore will I need to buy a new case? the case has currently got 2 x 80mm fans at front behing hard drive & 1x 80mm fan at the rear.

6. Does the p5b-e mobo have the capabilities to enable me to set up a wireless home network between my pc & laptop? (obviously I'll be using a wireless router)

If you can answer all questions for me I'd really appreciate the help.

Thanks :)
 
Thanks for your help Jaffa Cake!

Is the heatsink that comes with the e6600 good enough or do I need to buy a better one? If so, which do you recommend?

Once I've got the pci wireless card & wireless router, I will be able to set up the network between my pc & laptop won't I?

I know the graphics card in my spec isn't spectacular, but it's good enough for what I need. I'm not a gamer, I only use the pc for surfing net, digital photography & video editing & watching dvds.

What else about the spec would you change?

Can you tell me what the difference is between the atx 2.0 spec & atx 2.2 spec of psu's please? Which would I need?

Thanks :)
 
Hi

Thanks blackdragon for your help!

Is the Corsair 520w more of a gamers psu? I'm not a gamer you see. I just need something that will cope comfortably with the new spec, is reliable & quiet, any ideas?

I think the only major difference between the p5b & the p5b-e motherboard is that the p5b-e has firewire & the p5b doesn't. also might be more Sata ports on the p5b-e.
I'd like to have had the asus p5b deluxe wifi but my budget for the mobo wouldn't stretch that far!

Thanks for the tip for Arctic cooler 7 pro, I'll have a peek at that one!

I don't really want to buy a new case if i can help it. I deally 120mm fans would be best but I can't fit them into my existing case, so if you think my 80mm will surfice then I think I'll stick with my coolermaster wavemaster, thanks though.

Thanks a lot :)
 
Jaffa_Cake said:
Its sufficient, however if you are overclocking ( which the E6600 was born to do ) then I would suggest a new one. Its quite loud the stock one, its ok if that doesn't bother you



Would probobly change the motherboard to a DS3 or a DS3P if you can affort the DS3P. Thats it really :)





I'm not an overclocker so I could get away with retail heatsink? Although prob invest in something better, it is after all an important component!


why the DS3/DS3P?

Thanks :)
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