Updating computer - not gaming though

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  1. Posts : 177
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    Updating computer - not gaming though


    My computer is about 7 years old. I made it when the i7 came out and Geforce 8800gtx was the rage.

    I'm now going off gaming and use it for general use. I have turn tables connected to the PC and use this regularly.

    I want to upgrade my motherboard and processor. I want go keep my ddr3 muskin ram and my new graphics card.

    I want something a bit more modern and faster (well today's specs). I want the motherboard to support my current ram and sata hard drives.

    I would also like digital audio so I can use this for my turn turn tables... I don't suppose it would make much difference otherwise?

    I saw something like this on eBay for example 321814144951

    What are your thoughts. My current specs are in my sig.

    Many thanks
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  2. Posts : 13,576
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  3. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    You didn't mention what your budget was, but AddRAM's suggestions are solid choices.
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  4. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
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    A few hundred pounds
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  5. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    Hi,
    I doubt it would be much of an upgrade going to an AMD cpu.
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  6. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    ThrashZone said:
    Hi,
    I doubt it would be much of an upgrade going to an AMD cpu.
    Depends on the CPU. A 4 GHz quad or 8 core would give acceptable performance at a lower cost than a new Intel system, but the performance edge definitely belongs to Intel. Especially with the 4790K.
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  7. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
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    So for around £250 you can get Asus z97 and a Intel 4690K? Seems reasonable. There are so many z97 to choose from, the cheapest seems the Pro ' P'.

    Thanks
    Dan
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  8. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    You`d have to tell us how much that is in US dollars, my currency converter is broken :)

    Should be about $388

    https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ollars&es_th=1

    A 4690K over here is $239

    Intel Core i5-4690K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I54690K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com

    So with 250 pounds you`d still have near $150 for a board.
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  9. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
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    Parts are on their way. I'll update when they're here.
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  10. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    Okay we do indeed expect pictures
    Show Us Your Rig [8]
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