Help on DIY CPU

[Leonhwr]

Hi,
I have a monitor and CPU from 5 years ago, the Acer Predator G7700. I would like to find out if i am able to re-use the CPU and change its parts? Will the wiring be compatible with today's components? I would like to build it up to more recent and new components. Hopefully being able to cut some cost by using back some components like the CD-ROM and Liquid cooling if it can be re-used.
I would be using the computer for playing games like Battlefield 4 and other high graphic demanding games. I would like to play them in high settings. My budget is about $1500-$2000. Please advise. Thank you.

 

[royfrosty]

Hi,
I have a monitor and CPU from 5 years ago, the Acer Predator G7700. I would like to find out if i am able to re-use the CPU and change its parts? Will the wiring be compatible with today's components? I would like to build it up to more recent and new components. Hopefully being able to cut some cost by using back some components like the CD-ROM and Liquid cooling if it can be re-used.
I would be using the computer for playing games like Battlefield 4 and other high graphic demanding games. I would like to play them in high settings. My budget is about $1500-$2000. Please advise. Thank you.

To be honest. $2k can build a new com from scratch. And pretty much a good one.

 

[shadow84]

If based on this, Acer Aspire Predator (G7700-UQ9550A) Desktop specs, Your rig is really old... You get new gpu, your cpu will bottleneck ur performance... Best is to change everything, at most can salvage the ODD and HDD...

 

[Jian19]

Brand new system ~ 2k

I5-4570 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $356
Kingston 8gb hyperx ram ~ $99
Wd blue 1tb ~ $78
Plextor m5p 128gb ssd ~ $155
Msi 280x tf + Superflower hx600 gold ~ $529 (mynextcom promo)
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Corsair 350d ~ $140
Win 8 64 oem ~ $120
Dell u2312hm ~ $248

Total ~ $1746 ~ buy and build @ tradepac ask for discount ~ can hoot keyboard + mouse with remaining $

 

[Leonhwr]

Hi there, thanks for your reply. Am I not able to re-use the liquid cooling either?

 

[shadow84]

Hi there, thanks for your reply. Am I not able to re-use the liquid cooling either?

The mounting hardware will be different... so it is useless...Can convert your old rig into HTPC for movies n such...

 

[Leonhwr]

I see. What do you do with your old PC's and screens? Do you just throw them away?

 

[shadow84]

I see. What do you do with your old PC's and screens? Do you just throw them away?

This is my 1st rig, so i cant answer you. Maybe can donate, convert to HTPC, or just throw...

 

[Jian19]

Maybe post ur spec here, can try sell in forum bazaar place

 

[skyline72]

Just build a new one ba.

 

[Leonhwr]

Alright, I have decided to get a new case and screen with new components. Anyone can recommend me what components to get and what case is good. My budget can be flexible. Currently budget is about $1500 - $2000 for CPU. i already have a monitor in mind which is the DELL one that costs $209 at CEE. Heard the Asrock can boot up quite fast, if its true, i would like to include it in my PC.

 

[shadow84]

Alright, I have decided to get a new case and screen with new components. Anyone can recommend me what components to get and what case is good. My budget can be flexible. Currently budget is about $1500 - $2000 for CPU. i already have a monitor in mind which is the DELL one that costs $209 at CEE. Heard the Asrock can boot up quite fast, if its true, i would like to include it in my PC.

Lol, CEE is about to end in 1 hr time.... You Sure you can get it in time? Unless u wait for new monitor during Sitex...

 

[Jian19]

Brand new system ~ 2k

i5-4570 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $358
Kingston 8gb hyperx ram ~ $99
Wd blue 1tb ~ $78
Plextor m5p 128gb ssd ~ $155
Msi 280x tf + Superflower hx600 gold ~ $529 (mynextcom promo)
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Corsair 350d ~ $140
Win 8 64 oem ~ $120
Dell u2312hm ~ $248

Total ~ $1750 ~ buy and build @ tradepac ask for discount ~ can hoot keyboard + mouse with remaining $

Alright, I have decided to get a new case and screen with new components. Anyone can recommend me what components to get and what case is good. My budget can be flexible. Currently budget is about $1500 - $2000 for CPU. i already have a monitor in mind which is the DELL one that costs $209 at CEE. Heard the Asrock can boot up quite fast, if its true, i would like to include it in my PC.

Ok Liao

 

[royfrosty]

Alright, I have decided to get a new case and screen with new components. Anyone can recommend me what components to get and what case is good. My budget can be flexible. Currently budget is about $1500 - $2000 for CPU. i already have a monitor in mind which is the DELL one that costs $209 at CEE. Heard the Asrock can boot up quite fast, if its true, i would like to include it in my PC.

MSI b85m g43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Kingston hyperX 2x4gb 1600mhz ~ $99
WD blue 1tb ~ $78
Plextor m5p 128gb ~ $159
MSI r9 280x 3gb + superflower hx600 600w 80+ gold psu ~ $529 (Mynextcom deepavali promo)
Windows 8 home ~ $120
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Corsair carbide 540 Air ~ $160
Dell u2312hm 23inch IPS panel ~ $248
Set aside $150 for a mechanical KB and gaming mouse

Total ~ $1920 buy at tradepac diy.