Izlude Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Throwing together a quick PC for the kids here. They're hand me down parts. Really want to go as cheap as possible, example, a PSU that is "just enough" to feed the CPU and GPU without OC. Already have: CPU: Core2 Quad q6600 GPU: xfx 5870 (AMD) Mobo: P31-ES3G 500GB Hard Drive Need: Case, DDR2 RAM (4GB if possible?) and PSU. (mobo info for reference) Since I'd opt for 4GB (2x2GB) and the CPU isn't a 1333 bus chip, should I get 1066 or 800mhz sticks? This is what had me confused as some reviews said 1066 would default to 800 on this board or something weird...http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2892#ov This is a system I almost put together back when it was fresh, but someone advised me to put together an i7 920 system instead. So over the years this just sat around, but now I'd like to assemble it for the kids here. Thanks folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vvo Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 For the psu, a 550 watts should be sufficient for your needs. You can't put an i7 920 unless you get a new mobo and ddr 3 ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted February 1, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2016 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226214 ($39/free shipping) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050 ($35 after rebate/free shipping) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075 ( VGA Clearance Maximum 230mm w/ hard drive, 330mm w/o hard drive). I believe your video card is around 280mm (you may want to measure) so it will be fine without a hard drive in the way. -$30 after rebate/free shipping All three components for under 100 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izlude Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looks fine to me, I'll give it a day before I purchase, otherwise these are looking fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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