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New Desktop Build Recs
Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:36 pm
My desktop wouldn't power on yesterday, so I did the quick paperclip test on the power supply without any luck. Ordered new power supply and hooked it up today and the motherboard lights up for a few seconds then shuts down and repeats the cycle. I assume it's fried also. This is a computer I built in 2011, Intel i5 2500k, MSI motherboard, Patriot Gamer memory, cheap video card.
I's like to reuse my hard drives, card readers, case, dvd drives, but I assume everything I listed above will need to be replaced.
I haven't been keeping up with computer tech since then, so don't want to get caught off guard ordering things that aren't compatible. I plan on sticking with an i5 processor, but am open to motherboard and memory manufacturers.
Computer is mostly used for home office type of stuff. Have had some pretty intense Excel files, but no CAD or gaming. Also use it for my Christmas display using xlights.
I's like to reuse my hard drives, card readers, case, dvd drives, but I assume everything I listed above will need to be replaced.
I haven't been keeping up with computer tech since then, so don't want to get caught off guard ordering things that aren't compatible. I plan on sticking with an i5 processor, but am open to motherboard and memory manufacturers.
Computer is mostly used for home office type of stuff. Have had some pretty intense Excel files, but no CAD or gaming. Also use it for my Christmas display using xlights.
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Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:43 pm to CubsFanBudMan
Why not trash it and cannibalize parts to sell off, buy a micro pc $150-300 with all you need to get crazy in excel and pornhub
Posted on 4/3/24 at 1:06 am to CubsFanBudMan
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I assume everything I listed above will need to be replace
Not likely. Use PCPartPicker to find compatible parts. This is an argument to be had, but you can go AMD AM4 for something far newer than you have (I have a 5600X that is 5? years old). You want to stick with Intel, you may actually benefit on buying older stuff that fits what you have. until you know what isn't actually broken, you won't be able to sell your old kit with a good conscience.
You can probably buy the same mobo that fits RAM, CPU, etc, for not much.
If you're going to have to change RAM, I'd buy the RAM sooner rather than later. You should just need mobo. You probably don't want to re-use a 13 year old proc and old RAM if you're doing a rebuild, but that's a choice. I'm AMD (I'm pretty cheap.)
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Have had some pretty intense Excel files,
I got sent a file with over a million rows to view from a client. On a Citrix desktop. I'm guessing you'll be fine :).
Posted on 4/3/24 at 2:58 pm to CubsFanBudMan
I just built a new rig and am trying to move my old one (built in 2021). I'll give it to you for cheap. Just throw in a GPU and you're ready to cook
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CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Strix LC 240 80.95 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Case: MSI MPG GUNGNIR 100 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G3 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
This post was edited on 4/3/24 at 3:02 pm
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