Pls recommend Corbell upgrade

cheez14

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hi bros,

been out of touch for very long now. Am seeking some recommendations for an upgrade of mainly Corbell parts (namely because i live in amk and have had less headaches with their RMA)

am hoping this upgrade will last me another 3-5years (gaming and otherwise)

current setup as below:
-intel E8400
-MSI NEO2-FR
-MSI GTX275
-OCZ fatality edition DDR2 PC8500 2x2GB
-1xWD raptor 10k 150GB/ 1x Samsung 1TB/ 1x WD green 2TB
-Seasonic X650
-Slverstone TJ07

TIA!!:):)
 

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Most likely you need to start from scratch. Not worth savaging all the items, or upgrade it.
 

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The PSU and casing can reuse. HDD keep as storage. State your budget so that others can help you.
 

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Most likely you need to start from scratch. Not worth savaging all the items, or upgrade it.

i see, thx for the input.

i already had in mind to get a new mobo + cpu + ram, the rest shld be ok to re-use no?
 

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i see, thx for the input.

i already had in mind to get a new mobo + cpu + ram, the rest shld be ok to re-use no?
MSI GAMING series in full set!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + MSI B85-G43 GAMING @ $372
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Red] @ $113
GPU: MSI R9-280X 3GB GAMING @ $467

Total: $952

Recommended:
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB @ $199
Time for a SSD experience.

Optional:
RAM: Avexir Core DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit Black [Red LED] @ $125 (Cybermind)
CASE: Sharkoon T28 [Red] @ $78
Though a downgrade but gives you an even redder overall theme!

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.
 
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MSI GAMING series in full set!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + MSI B85-G43 GAMING @ $372
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Red] @ $113
GPU: MSI R9-280X 3GB GAMING @ $467

Total: $952

Recommended:
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB @ $199
Time for a SSD experience.

Optional:
RAM: Avexir Core DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit Black [Red LED] @ $125 (Cybermind)
CASE: Sharkoon T28 [Red] @ $78
Though a downgrade but gives you an even redder overall theme!

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

looks good. thx for the recommendation bro

quick qn tho. i cant use my current GTX275 on the new mobo?
 

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The PSU and casing can reuse. HDD keep as storage. State your budget so that others can help you.

normally i'd state a budget but i've been out of touch for so long that i dont realli know what a "reasonable" budget is anymore. perhaps something that can run Crysis3 smoothly should suffice?
 

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normally i'd state a budget but i've been out of touch for so long that i dont realli know what a "reasonable" budget is anymore. perhaps something that can run Crysis3 smoothly should suffice?

looks good. thx for the recommendation bro

quick qn tho. i cant use my current GTX275 on the new mobo?

Can but that wouldn't play well with Crysis at all...

Your GTX 275 is considered low end gaming card by today's standard, same like a sub-75W (no need for auxiliary power) HD 7750....
 
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