Solved Best computer for a value of £600 to £650

Dell will probably include an applications disk, a drivers disk, or both. You may need to use the drivers disk to install peripherals such as a printer.

If you reinstall Windows, using your own Ultimate disk, that may void your warranty.

You should talk to Dell about that on the phone before you purchase.

Anyway, why would you want to waste your own Ultimate disk license when Dell gives you Windows free?

I have no idea what you mean by "Jailbreaking and stuff".
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
ignatzatsonic said:
Anyway, why would you want to waste your own Ultimate disk license when Dell gives you Windows free?
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I'm OCD about speed and performance, I do not like the bloatware pre-installed.

I'm just wondering: if I do get this computer with the i7 processor, is there always that option to upgrade the RAM and SSD?

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
Faceofjoe421 said:
I'm just wondering: if I do get this computer with the i7 processor, is there always that option to upgrade the RAM and SSD?

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
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I can't see the details of any PC at that link, but yes, you can always upgrade RAM or install an SSD on your own.

You can certainly delete the bloatware without installing Ultimate.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
ignatzatsonic said:
Faceofjoe421 said:
I'm just wondering: if I do get this computer with the i7 processor, is there always that option to upgrade the RAM and SSD?

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
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I can't see the details of any PC at that link, but yes, you can always upgrade RAM or install an SSD on your own.

You can certainly delete the bloatware without installing Ultimate.
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But that leaves files and registry behind :(

EDIT: And is it also possible to upgrade the GFX Card?
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
Have you investigated "PC De-Crapifier"?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
I use Revo myself and like it.

I have never used PC De-Crapifier, but my understanding is that it does the best job of getting rid of bloat on an OEM PC such as a Dell. You wouldn't use De-Crapifier to simply uninstall an application you personally installed.

Crappy PC No More! | The PC Decrapifier

Sure you can upgrade graphics--you just have to get a card that would install properly in your motherboard.

Have you investigated getting a local shop to build you a custom PC, rather than buying over the Internet?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
ignatzatsonic said:
Have you investigated getting a local shop to build you a custom PC, rather than buying over the Internet?
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No, but I have no problem with purchasing over the internet, is upgrading the graphics just for gaming or?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
Faceofjoe421 said:
is upgrading the graphics just for gaming or?
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Pretty much.

The included graphics should be more than enough for ordinary 2D work.

If you upgraded to a heavy-duty gaming graphics card, you might have to also buy a new PSU--depending on the power requirements of the new card.

A local shop would be more expensive than Dell, but you could customize it more carefully and pick and choose each part. With Dell or any other manufacturer, you don't have that total control.

You wouldn't have to buy Windows, since you already have it.

And you could get the right graphics card or SSD or power supply to start with and would not have to later upgrade.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
ignatzatsonic said:
Faceofjoe421 said:
is upgrading the graphics just for gaming or?
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Pretty much.

The included graphics should be more than enough for ordinary 2D work.

If you upgraded to a heavy-duty gaming graphics card, you might have to also buy a new PSU--depending on the power requirements of the new card.

A local shop would be more expensive than Dell, but you could customize it more carefully and pick and choose each part. With Dell or any other manufacturer, you don't have that total control.

You wouldn't have to buy Windows, since you already have it.

And you could get the right graphics card or SSD or power supply to start with and would not have to later upgrade.
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So would the computer I want with the i7 Processor be enough to run Minecraft at full potential and give a lot of performance?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
Personally, i don't believe the i7 will run games any better than the i5. I'm not aware of any game that will max out a 4 core. The most important thing is the GPU you install. And the i7 is basically the sme as the i5 with hyperthreading.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Ryzen 9 5900X
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    Asus X570 Crosshair Viii Hero
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    32GB G Skill DDR4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3080 FTW 3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    On Board/Sennheiser PC37X Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 X Asus 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2 X 1 TB NVME drives
    PSU
    EVGA 850
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400A
    Cooling
    EVGA 280 AIO
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510s/ Logitech G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
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    24/1
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    ESET/MBAM Pro/SAS Pro
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    Chrome/ Firefox/ Edge

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    Dell 16 Plus
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Intel Ultra 9 288V
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X 8533
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" Mini-LED HDR600 Touch 90 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2560X1600
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME
Faceofjoe421 said:
So would the computer I want with the i7 Processor be enough to run Minecraft at full potential and give a lot of performance?
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I don't know what particular i7 processor you chose, but gaming is dependent on graphics at least as much as the CPU, so you would have to be sure about the graphics card you choose as well. I know very little about gaming and nothing about Minecraft.

If you have chosen a particular graphics card/CPU combination, make a post in the gaming section about it to see if it will handle Minecraft.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
i still suggest my first original link. it would easily handle games, and be a power horse, its also well within budget..
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2Intel Core i5 2500kCorsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhzNvidia GTX 770 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by badgers!!!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard
Asus P8z68 LE
Memory
Corsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 770 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
2x ASUS LED 22" IPS
Screen Resolution
3840x1080
Hard Drives
240GB Crucial M500 SSD
120gb Corsair Force 3 SSD
1TB Western Digital
PSU
Corsair HX650w Modular
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H60 Push/Pull
Keyboard
Corsair K70/ Logitech G27 wheel
Mouse
Saitek R.A.T 9
Internet Speed
Too slow!
Other Info
AMD fusion E350N Home server-Windows Home Server 2011 (also made by badgers!)
2011 Macbook 2.4ghz Core2Duo, 4gb ddr3, 120gb Ocz Vertex SSD
So if I kept the XPS8300 with i5 and upgraded the GFX Card can I upgrade to this processor in the future?

processor - Product Details
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
as long as its a socket 1155 then yeah.

When it comes to i7 processors (i guess what youd plan to upgrade too) they come in different varients 1155, 1156, 1366 and the new 2011, sooo youd need to make sure you get a 1155 version.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2Intel Core i5 2500kCorsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhzNvidia GTX 770 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by badgers!!!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard
Asus P8z68 LE
Memory
Corsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 770 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
2x ASUS LED 22" IPS
Screen Resolution
3840x1080
Hard Drives
240GB Crucial M500 SSD
120gb Corsair Force 3 SSD
1TB Western Digital
PSU
Corsair HX650w Modular
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H60 Push/Pull
Keyboard
Corsair K70/ Logitech G27 wheel
Mouse
Saitek R.A.T 9
Internet Speed
Too slow!
Other Info
AMD fusion E350N Home server-Windows Home Server 2011 (also made by badgers!)
2011 Macbook 2.4ghz Core2Duo, 4gb ddr3, 120gb Ocz Vertex SSD
badger906 said:
as long as its a socket 1155 then yeah.

When it comes to i7 processors (i guess what youd plan to upgrade too) they come in different varients 1155, 1156, 1366 and the new 2011, sooo youd need to make sure you get a 1155 version.
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How can I tell before I purchase it?
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
well all core i5 processors are socket lga 1155. so you'll know its socket from the start.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2Intel Core i5 2500kCorsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhzNvidia GTX 770 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by badgers!!!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard
Asus P8z68 LE
Memory
Corsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 770 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
2x ASUS LED 22" IPS
Screen Resolution
3840x1080
Hard Drives
240GB Crucial M500 SSD
120gb Corsair Force 3 SSD
1TB Western Digital
PSU
Corsair HX650w Modular
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H60 Push/Pull
Keyboard
Corsair K70/ Logitech G27 wheel
Mouse
Saitek R.A.T 9
Internet Speed
Too slow!
Other Info
AMD fusion E350N Home server-Windows Home Server 2011 (also made by badgers!)
2011 Macbook 2.4ghz Core2Duo, 4gb ddr3, 120gb Ocz Vertex SSD

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
badger906 said:
well all core i5 processors are socket lga 1155. so you'll know its socket from the start.
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So its safe to wait; thanks, how do you think I should config the system and upgrade it later?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i5 2500K Processor2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz MemoryNovatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
iRush Pro
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor
Motherboard
Intel H67 Chipset Motherboard (Micro ATX)
Memory
2x4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Novatech Radeon 6770 1GB Graphics Card
Hard Drives
1TB
PSU
Novatech 500W
Case
Novatech ATX Gaming Case
Cooling
-
Keyboard
Novatech Wired Keyboard
Mouse
Novatech Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
VirginMedia 10MB/s
You might not want to upgrade the processor at all, depending on which one you buy and what you do with the PC.

We can't help you with the config because you have not posted a specification list for the Dell you have in mind.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
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