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I'm going to use Pc Part picker to show the parts i have now 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
Video Card:  PNY GeForce GT 620 1GB Video Card  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply:  CoolMax 300W ATX Power Supply  ($18.48 @ Mwave) 
Other: Windows 8 32 bit  (Purchased For $69.99)
Other: RAM: 4.00GB dual-Channel DDR2 @332MHz (Purchased For $92.10)
Other: ASRock G31M-S LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel  (Purchased For $46.99)
Other: ATAPI DVD  (Purchased For $9.64)
Total: $477.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 19:30 EST-0500)
 
 
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Build a new one but keep the hard drive

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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What's the system used for?

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you will want to build a new system but that 32 bit windows will hold you back ram wise :c

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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It depends on what you use it for, but if you want to build a new one, keep the hard drive.

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It depends on what you use it for, but if you want to build a new one, keep the hard drive.

I use it for mostly gaming 

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you will want to build a new system but that 32 bit windows will hold you back ram wise :c

is it still possible to transfer all my data to another drive, then format the drive with the 32 bit and transfer all the files back into it? 

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I'd definitely start new.

Plus, the building process is super fun..so there's that too.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: EVGA RTX 3070 Ti PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

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CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

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CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

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CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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is it still possible to transfer all my data to another drive, then format the drive with the 32 bit and transfer all the files back into it? 

Yep.

gaming

If you're doing any intensive gaming, I'd suggest starting anew.

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Yep.

If you're doing any intensive gaming, I'd suggest starting anew.

How much would it cost to get a rig that can max out most games out there that is under $2000? 

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How much would it cost to get a rig that can max out most games out there that is under $2000? 

It's very doable for $2000. I'd say $1000-1200 is very doable as well.

 

For example: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.97 @ OutletPC) 
Memory:  Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1101.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 19:59 EST-0500)

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Budget? Do you need new peripherals? Windows?

Looking to max out most games 

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Budget? Do you need new peripherals? Windows?

Budget is $2000 I just need a keyboard And Windows 8/8.1

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It's very doable for $2000. I'd say $1000-1200 is very doable as well.

 

For example: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.97 @ OutletPC) 
Memory:  Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1101.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 19:59 EST-0500)

 

I'd use this but with 2x4gb sticks of ram and the op already has a pretty nice hdd he could use which he could then put back into a better case

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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My personal recommendation. Has lots of room to upgrade and it will be silent :)

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor:  Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($152.99 @ Adorama) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Quick Fire Stealth Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($72.91 @ NCIX US) 
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1686.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 20:04 EST-0500)
the reason why the 2133 mhz ram is there is because it's only $79 compared to other slower ram that costs more for some odd reason
Monitor is similar to the one I use and it looks awesome and is an IPS panel

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My personal recommendation. Has lots of room to upgrade and it will be silent :)

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor:  Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($152.99 @ Adorama) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Quick Fire Stealth Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($72.91 @ NCIX US) 
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1686.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 20:04 EST-0500)
the reason why the 2133 mhz ram is there is because it's only $79 compared to other slower ram that costs more for some odd reason
Monitor is similar to the one I use and it looks awesome and is an IPS panel

 

What's the difference between i5 and i7? and do you know any full keyboards? 

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It's very doable for $2000. I'd say $1000-1200 is very doable as well.

 

For example: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.97 @ OutletPC) 
Memory:  Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1101.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 19:59 EST-0500)

 

Would this work? 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor:  Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1825.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-08 20:53 EST-0500)
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What's the difference between i5 and i7? and do you know any full keyboards? 

The i7 has Hyperthreading and a bit more cache. 

\http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4010gkcm1us

Would this work? 

It works but is quite more expensive than what I suggested without being much better.

There's no point getting such an expensive cpu cooler when what you're doing is gaming.

Why 16GB ram? Are you planning to sli?

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The i7 has Hyperthreading and a bit more cache. 

\http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4010gkcm1us

It works but is quite more expensive than what I suggested without being much better.

There's no point getting such an expensive cpu cooler when what you're doing is gaming.

Why 16GB ram? Are you planning to sli?

No i'm not going SLI anymore, 16 gb because i might do a bit of video rendering and I wanna try something different.

Do you know any monitors that i could put on a mount? looking to just get 2 monitors on a mount    

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No i'm not going SLI anymore, 16 gb because i might do a bit of video rendering and I wanna try something different.

Do you know any monitors that i could put on a mount? looking to just get 2 monitors on a mount    

I'd stick with 8GB and upgrade if you need it. If you weren't planning to sli, there's little point to getting a larger and more expensive psu + more expensive mobo.

If you're talking about vesa: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-p2314h

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I'd stick with 8GB and upgrade if you need it. If you weren't planning to sli, there's little point to getting a larger and more expensive psu + more expensive mobo.

If you're talking about vesa: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-p2314h

Yes! Vesa.. got to remember that.. Do you know any good, affordable stands? 

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Yes! Vesa.. got to remember that.. Do you know any good, affordable stands? 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824992038

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