Need help with parts list

[Tako84]

I'm trying to build a gaming pc with an existing computer for my son.i have a Dell OptiPlex 990 sff

i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz

8 GB DDR3

1 TB HDD

If someone could help out with a parts list of what I'll need now and maybe for upgrades as I get the money it would be most appreciated.

Parts list so far: recommendations welcomed 

New motherboard

Case

SSd 

Ram

Edited November 23, 2019 by Tako84

[amdorintel]

2 minutes ago, Tako84 said:

I'm trying to build a gaming pc with an existing computer for my son.i have a Dell OptiPlex 990 sff

i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz

8 GB DDR3

1 TB HDD

If someone could help out with a parts list of what I'll need now and maybe for upgrades as I get the money it would be most appreciated.

what kind of games will he/she be playing?

if anything maybe an extra 8gb of ram

the sff case kinda puts a graphics card out of the question, unless the holes in the oem mobo line up to an aftermarket case

[Letgomyleghoe]

2 minutes ago, Tako84 said:

I'm trying to build a gaming pc with an existing computer for my son.i have a Dell OptiPlex 990 sff

i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz

8 GB DDR3

1 TB HDD

If someone could help out with a parts list of what I'll need now and maybe for upgrades as I get the money it would be most appreciated.

budget??

[Tako84]

1 minute ago, amdorintel said:

what kind of games will he/she be playing?

if anything maybe an extra 8gb of ram

Just simple games at the beginning like minecraft but I would like to upgrade it to play games like fortnite or starcraft 2 but I know nothing of what these games actually require

[Tako84]

2 minutes ago, scuff gang said:

budget??

I really don't have a budget it's just a matter of saving up or buying one piece at a time

[Letgomyleghoe]

oh, yeah i would upgrade ram with another 8gb, check your speed so you make sure you get the right speed of ram to match the existing 8gb, like amdorintel said the case limits gpu's

[Tako84]

3 minutes ago, scuff gang said:

oh, yeah i would upgrade ram with another 8gb, check your speed so you make sure you get the right speed of ram to match the existing 8gb, like amdorintel said the case limits gpu's

Yeah I was trying to do some research and find a case but I'm so new to this and there is so much misinformation on the internet I couldn't find anything. Some info is saying a low profile graphics card would work but I'd rather find I bigger case and a regular sized graphics card.

[LienusLateTips]

38 minutes ago, Tako84 said:

Yeah I was trying to do some research and find a case but I'm so new to this and there is so much misinformation on the internet I couldn't find anything. Some info is saying a low profile graphics card would work but I'd rather find I bigger case and a regular sized graphics card.

You will need a new board if you want a bigger case. That line gives off errors and annoying case fan prompts when using a custom case.

 

Basically, you're stuck with a 1050 Ti LP.

[Tako84]

2 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said:

You will need a new board if you want a bigger case. That line gives off errors and annoying case fan prompts when using a custom case.

 

Basically, you're stuck with a 1050 Ti LP.

With a new board, power supply and case can I just strip everything else from the optiplex and have a working pc or would I need to buy more parts?

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Tako84 said:

With a new board, power supply and case can I just strip everything else from the optiplex and have a working pc or would I need to buy more parts?

Yes. You'll want to get an SSD though. They can be had for as little as $20 USD and really helps with system snappiness.

 

AliExpress is a good place for older motherboards. They're a legit site, and are usually cheaper than eBay and local markets. Make sure you don't buy one of those shady Chinese generic boards, though.

[Tako84]

1 minute ago, LienusLateTips said:

Yes. You'll want to get an SSD though. They can be had for as little as $20 USD and really helps with system snappiness.

 

AliExpress is a good place for older motherboards. They're a legit site, and are usually cheaper than eBay and local markets. Make sure you don't buy one of those shady Chinese generic boards, though.

Ok cool is there any boards that aren't compatible with the i7?(if that's even a thing)

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, Tako84 said:

Ok cool is there any boards that aren't compatible with the i7?(if that's even a thing)

Not really, they're rare, but you may want to consider a B75 board over a H61 board for the USB3 support.

[Tako84]

3 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said:

Not really, they're rare, but you may want to consider a B75 board over a H61 board for the USB3 support.

Yup that's where my computer knowledge ends lol I have some more research to do

[Tako84]

20 minutes ago, Tako84 said:

Yup that's where my computer knowledge ends lol I have some more research to do

What about this for $100

MSI B75A-G43 LGA 1155 Intel B75 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS