Computer building

Pig · Nov 22, 2016

So i have a pre-build dell computer. Im wondering if I could take all my components out of the case, and put it in a new case with a gtx 1060.

Lotus · Nov 22, 2016

Depends really. What is your new case? What are the components you wish to take out of your old system? Some things may not be compatiable with your new case. I can help you with this anyways, hmu on Skype.

Skylord · Nov 22, 2016

Would you mind linking us to your current system?

The main issue with prebuilt systems is that many of them tend to have unusually sized motherboards to force customers into keeping it in the same case. You can however measure the motherboard to figure this out rather easily.

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to ask!

Pig · Nov 22, 2016

Skylord · Nov 22, 2016

It would appear that your motherboard is Micro - ATX and should fit in any Micro-ATX + Case.

If you would like, I can put together a recommended upgrade list. =)

Pig · Nov 22, 2016

Skylord said:
It would appear that your motherboard is Micro - ATX and should fit in any Micro-ATX + Case.

If you would like, I can put together a recommended upgrade list. =)

sure! try to keep it under $500.

Skylord · Nov 22, 2016

Option 1

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770S 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.40 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Total: $516.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 18:45 EST-0500

- To upgrade your processor

- OS ~$40 on Kinguin

About your Motherboard and the I7 Upgrade - I am not positive that it will support that chip. I am relatively sure but it would be advised that you do some research about it online.

Alternate Upgrade. You would keep your processor and put that money towards a better graphics card / an SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($0.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Total: $456.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 18:51 EST-0500

Pig · Nov 23, 2016

Skylord said:
Option 1

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770S 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.40 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Total: $516.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 18:45 EST-0500

- To upgrade your processor

- OS ~$40 on Kinguin

About your Motherboard and the I7 Upgrade - I am not positive that it will support that chip. I am relatively sure but it would be advised that you do some research about it online.

Alternate Upgrade. You would keep your processor and put that money towards a better graphics card / an SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($0.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Total: $456.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 18:51 EST-0500

would i need an HDMI monitor?
(i don't have one xD)

Skylord · Nov 23, 2016

Pig said:
would i need an HDMI monitor?
(i don't have one xD)

Or a display port monitor. What other peripherals will be needed?

What type of monitor are you using right now?

Pig · Nov 23, 2016

Skylord said:
Or a display port monitor. What other peripherals will be needed?

What type of monitor are you using right now?

it is display port. i think... that big blue thing on the back.

Skylord · Nov 23, 2016

Pig said:
it is display port. i think... that big blue thing on the back.

Blue tends to mean VGA.[DOUBLEPOST=1479868557][/DOUBLEPOST]Here is another build. I still added a small SSD to install your OS. With this expect boot times less than 15 seconds.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($0.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $476.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 21:35 EST-0500

Pig · Nov 28, 2016

Skylord said:
Blue tends to mean VGA.[DOUBLEPOST=1479868557][/DOUBLEPOST]Here is another build. I still added a small SSD to install your OS. With this expect boot times less than 15 seconds.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($0.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($40.00)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $476.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 21:35 EST-0500

What would I need to buy if all i want is a 1060? Would I need a new case? Motherboard? etc. etc.

Skylord · Nov 28, 2016

Pig said:
What would I need to buy if all i want is a 1060? Would I need a new case? Motherboard? etc. etc.

As long as it fits in your current case, just the 1060 and a new power supply.

Pig · Nov 28, 2016

Skylord said:
As long as it fits in your current case, just the 1060 and a new power supply.

Any way to know if it fits my case?

Skylord · Nov 28, 2016

Pig said:
Any way to know if it fits my case?

On the specs page of the GPU (GTX 1060) it will have a length. Using that length you can measure the distance in your case.

Pig · Nov 29, 2016

my motherboard is a Dell 0nw73c. Will this work with a GTX 1060? I've ordered a new case (found on pcpartpicker) and the power supply. I just need to know if my motherboard will work with the 1060.

Skylord · Nov 29, 2016

Pig said:
my motherboard is a Dell 0nw73c. Will this work with a GTX 1060? I've ordered a new case (found on pcpartpicker) and the power supply. I just need to know if my motherboard will work with the 1060.

It will.

Did you determine the motherboards size before ordering the case?

Pig · Nov 29, 2016

Skylord said:
It will.

Did you determine the motherboards size before ordering the case?

idk why I said I ordered the new case. I have the new case lined up to order* http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811853002&ignorebbr=1

I'm also not sure which 1060 to get. There are so many to choose from and I don't know the difference.

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