Hey all, First I have never attempted a build before so this will be all new to me.
My Current system is an AlienWare Area 51 that was purchased back in 2006. After having the OS upgraded to Win 7/64Bit and a new GTX 550Ti (2GB Vrs) with 4GB or RAM installed the guys at the counter said the only thing holding me back was my processor. So I started thinking of a New Build or possibly just upgrading my old case with a new Motherboard/CPU.
I am wanting to use my Powersource from the Alienware if possible? HIPRO HP-W700WC3 LF 700W Newegg.com - HIPRO HP-W700WC3 LF 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply - Power Supplies but am not sure it would be compatible with the motherboard...True NOOB LOL.
Please offer any suggestions/Cost Savings that I could get. Or any upgrades you think might be usefull. I intend on using this system for ONLY gaming and SW TOR is my targetted MMO.
What i am currently looking at.
Case: Antec Lanboy Air Red Black / Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Case $139.99
Newegg.com - Antec Lanboy air Red Black / Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Modular Case
Mother Board: Asus P8Z68 Deluxe/Gen 3 $269.99
Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K $319.99
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I72600K
CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER V6 GT $50.99
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER V6 GT RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 120mm DynaLoop CPU Cooler w/ Universal bracket & Dual Fan
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $46.99
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R
If I can't use my current PSU I am looking at the following.
PSU: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W $69.99
Newegg.com - OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular Gaming Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
I really appreciate any help you all can provide. I think I did a decent job of making sure compatability wasn't an issue with all of the items I choose for the build!
My Current system is an AlienWare Area 51 that was purchased back in 2006. After having the OS upgraded to Win 7/64Bit and a new GTX 550Ti (2GB Vrs) with 4GB or RAM installed the guys at the counter said the only thing holding me back was my processor. So I started thinking of a New Build or possibly just upgrading my old case with a new Motherboard/CPU.
I am wanting to use my Powersource from the Alienware if possible? HIPRO HP-W700WC3 LF 700W Newegg.com - HIPRO HP-W700WC3 LF 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply - Power Supplies but am not sure it would be compatible with the motherboard...True NOOB LOL.
Please offer any suggestions/Cost Savings that I could get. Or any upgrades you think might be usefull. I intend on using this system for ONLY gaming and SW TOR is my targetted MMO.
What i am currently looking at.
Case: Antec Lanboy Air Red Black / Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Case $139.99
Newegg.com - Antec Lanboy air Red Black / Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Modular Case
Mother Board: Asus P8Z68 Deluxe/Gen 3 $269.99
Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K $319.99
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I72600K
CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER V6 GT $50.99
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER V6 GT RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 120mm DynaLoop CPU Cooler w/ Universal bracket & Dual Fan
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $46.99
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R
If I can't use my current PSU I am looking at the following.
PSU: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W $69.99
Newegg.com - OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular Gaming Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
I really appreciate any help you all can provide. I think I did a decent job of making sure compatability wasn't an issue with all of the items I choose for the build!