Upgrading old case

captbirdseye06 · 29 Jul 2011 at 08:27

Hi guys,
Long time reader but first time poster.

I've been out of the PC scene for a good 5 years now (built a e6600 system last time) and I think it's time for me to start building again. All I really need is a new mobo, ram and processor as I have bits I can use from my old machine (1tb hdd, 900w PSU and gfx) and I just wondered if it was safe for me to use my old case (http://www.apevia.com/productsInfo.asp?KEY=X-CRUISER-BK) ? I've double checked the specs with mobo's and it does seem to fit etc, but just wanted some advice before taking the plunge?

This is the bundle I'm looking at purchasing so any advice on this would also be welcome. Machine is mainly for gaming.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-063-OE

captbirdseye06 · 29 Jul 2011 at 09:11

Thanks both. The case isn't great and it can get a bit hot (sorry can't remember temps), but I thought I could save myself a bit of monies by using my old one. The PSU a Tagan. Any tips on a good cheapish case would be welcomed?

captbirdseye06 · 29 Jul 2011 at 09:26

Excellent, lots of options there, cheers guys

captbirdseye06 · 2 Aug 2011 at 13:20

Might be a silly question, but will the Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler cope pretty well with overclocking or is it worth investing a few bob more in something else?

Ta guys

captbirdseye06 · 9 Aug 2011 at 12:44

Last one, can i double check that my old 900W 'Quad-SLI' PSU from Tagan would be good enough? I only ask as it's a few years old now (2006).

captbirdseye06 · 9 Aug 2011 at 12:54

Apologies, what stone22uk has listed above plus SLI with 570s?

captbirdseye06 · 9 Aug 2011 at 13:03

Cheers for those links buddy. I need to double check when I get home model number etc.

captbirdseye06 · 9 Aug 2011 at 18:18

This is the one I have http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2007/07/09/psu_group_test_july_07/18

captbirdseye06 · 10 Aug 2011 at 08:26

Should I change the above? The review mentions that the PSU isn't compatible with PCI Express 2.0?

captbirdseye06 · 15 Aug 2011 at 19:59

How does this look?
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail
Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
Cooler Master CM-690 II Lite Dominator Case - Black
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX)
Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366)

I will reuse below from previous system:
Sony DVD/CD
Tagan Turbojet 1100W TG1100-U96
8800gt (will change this around xmas time)
1TB Samsung f3

captbirdseye06 · 15 Aug 2011 at 20:27

Many thanks buddy