Topic 'Refit time for son's PC...' in forum 'PC gaming Tech' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476503 en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:39:51 EDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:39:51 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27542248 said by Dissembled:

said by neonhomer:

Uh... Houston, we have a problem...

The damn power supply doesn't have a 8 pin 12v connection, and has only one 6 pin video connection.

Guess we should have clarified your definition of "newer", huh? lol

+1.
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Uh... Houston, we have a problem...

The damn power supply doesn't have a 8 pin 12v connection, and has only one 6 pin video connection.

Guess we should have clarified your definition of "newer", huh? lol]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27540252 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:00:39 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27525997
So, motherboard, video card, processor, memory.. Uh... Houston, we have a problem...

The damn power supply doesn't have a 8 pin 12v connection, and has only one 6 pin video connection.

Luckily, the video card came with two adapters, so I used the one with the power supply, and then one of the adapters hooked to a molex to get power to the video. I had a 4pin 12v, so I plugged that into the motherboard.

The system is up and running, and has Windows 7 on it. I have to get a decent power supply, and a Windows 7 compatible Wifi adapter, but so far, it seems to be running good. My older son is playing Minecraft right now, with the settings on max, and loving it.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27525997 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:20:04 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27523656
Guess I am going to either have to go down and see what they have, or just order one from Newegg and wait a few more days..

Or just buy a new CPU w/ a HSF... LOL
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27523656 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:27:33 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27513935 said by I AM:

I've had zero issues with my Asrock Motherboard.

Same here. I've only had mine about a week now, but I can't find anything to complain about.
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I've seen a lot of ASRock boards, but I've never heard of them...

I had the same thought when I built a server recently... but went with the ASRock board anyway. The thing seems to be rock solid so far... no complaints here. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27513694 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:54:48 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27513608 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27513608 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:28:50 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27495046 said by neonhomer:

One thing I was pondering was the difference in performance between the i3-2100 that I have, and the i7-2600K that I have in my system.

My thought was build my son's system with the i3, and then when I get the money to buy a new i7 3rd gen, put my current i7 in his system.

You will see virtually zero performance difference between a 2600k and a 3770k. Plus, the 2100 is plenty for gaming on a single monitor.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27495046 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:00:36 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27489542 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27489542 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:00:03 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27485626
My thought was build my son's system with the i3, and then when I get the money to buy a new i7 3rd gen, put my current i7 in his system.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27485626 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:35:07 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476812 said by neonhomer:

Hmmm... I think he has one of the "Dirt" games for xBox... and he seems to like it... Might be a interesting prospect...

BTW - he is currently running XP Pro. I will probably move his system as well to Windows 7 (probably Home Premium).

I've seen a lot of ASRock boards, but I've never heard of them...

Yes, Windows 7 would definitely be the right way to go with this newer hardware. Anything less and you'll be seriously gimping the hardware with the base level OS.

ASRock was formed as an off shoot of Asus engineers. They were a budget brand up until about a year ago when they decided to compete with the big players (Gigabyte/Asus) and since then have made very very good products (IMO) for much cheaper than the big guys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476812 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:33:06 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476802
BTW - he is currently running XP Pro. I will probably move his system as well to Windows 7 (probably Home Premium).

I've seen a lot of ASRock boards, but I've never heard of them...
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476802 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:31:28 EDT Re: Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476770 www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···13157303

Case ($50): »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···11147153

Video Card ($155 AMIR): »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14102948

Plus, that gives him a new game to play. With the extra bit of money, I'd get him new RAM (super cheap now)

RAM ($36): »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···20231424

That will make the system good for him for the next 4-5 years I'd guesstimate. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476770 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:23:19 EDT Refit time for son's PC... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Refit-time-for-sons-PC-27476503
Well, I picked up a newer Dell Optiplex that took a lightning strike through the NIC. Motherboard is toast.... Here are the salvageable parts:

Intel i3-2100 dual core processor
(2) 2GB sticks DDR3 1333 RAM
250GB Seagate SATA HD
DVD-R Drive (SATA)

I already have a power supply, a newer Antec 500W (24pin ATX, additional 12v and PCI-E connectors). I was going to try to use the old Dell case, but I would have to re-pin the lights and switches.

He plays web games, Minecraft, and uses the web for school work.

I want to build him a new system using the leftover parts from the Optiplex, with a little bit of a upgrade path.

So I guess I need a motherboard, case, and video card. I personally have the HAF 912, and that case is a bit much for my son's system. I just need a plain-ish case, but if it looks flashy, then cool. Video doesn't need to be hog wild, nVidia or ATI would be okay. Of course, a motherboard to match. I don't know if/when this system will be upgraded again. If I do, it will be mostly to a faster processor, or better video.

Budget - $300 (or so). From newegg.com would be fine, as I am not in a big hurry to get this system together (unlike my system, I needed it ASAP).
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