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Sep 18 2016 06:16pm
So it seems my old 560ti finally failed, and I figure its time to upgrade most of parts anyways

Looking for a new computer on a 500$ budget as I only really play WoW, and overwatch

My corsair case (cant remember the model) is still in perfect condition, and my XFX550W psu is still good which can be used to check some of the cost, also dont need new OS

Shipping: Canada, A1B 3M5
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Sep 21 2016 07:19am
Possible?
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Sep 21 2016 07:23am


I think you better budget a bit higher, since...Canada. This assumes you use the case and power supply also.
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Sep 21 2016 07:35am
Post rest of ur build
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Sep 21 2016 10:37am
Quote (Secksii @ Sep 21 2016 11:05am)
Post rest of ur build


Not sure of most brands

shitty 6gb ram from a prebuilt like 7 years ago
XFX 550W
i3-3220
0 idea how to check motherboard
and I think a 1tb WD black hard disk
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Sep 21 2016 10:56am
You can check your motherboard with a program called Speccy. its free.


Well unless you want to purchase a new motherboard, new cpu and new ram, (which you dont have the budget for)
You can grab an i5 3570k off ebay if you want for about 200 dollars, then grab a new gpu and you can think about adding some ram.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/T6v89W
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Sep 21 2016 11:14am
Quote (Rapture @ Sep 21 2016 02:26pm)
You can check your motherboard with a program called Speccy. its free.


Well unless you want to purchase a new motherboard, new cpu and new ram, (which you dont have the budget for)
You can grab an i5 3570k off ebay if you want for about 200 dollars, then grab a new gpu and you can think about adding some ram.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/T6v89W


If I can get away with just a new gpu Id do it, but not sure if the cpu is near death too
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Sep 21 2016 11:36am
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If I can get away with just a new gpu Id do it, but not sure if the cpu is near death too


realistically you could probably not bother with the cpu as well. your gpu died earlyish imo. they can last a long time cpus can last 8-10 years if you dont abuse it..
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Sep 21 2016 11:52am
Quote (Rapture @ Sep 21 2016 03:06pm)
realistically you could probably not bother with the cpu as well. your gpu died earlyish imo. they can last a long time cpus can last 8-10 years if you dont abuse it..


Any good test to see if its on its way? Also therm paste has never been changed lol
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Sep 21 2016 11:59am
Quote (Illumini @ Sep 21 2016 01:52pm)
Any good test to see if its on its way? Also therm paste has never been changed lol


There are no tests to really tell you this. If there is an existing problem with it, stress testing will reveal it. but if theres no problems, there is no way to gauge how soon you will have problems.
You won't need to replace the thermal paste unless you're seeing heat issues. (which speccy or any other temp monitor program will tell you).

In your instance, if you do not wish to upgrade the CPU unless you have to, I would just run it until you are planning on buying a real upgrade. I.e a new processor/board set altogether.
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