Alienware pc died out on me need helping building new rig and using parts of it.

[cooperb21]

The PSU seems to have died out my pc will start for a few seconds then shut down it says kernel power failure. Alienware warranty ran out on it they wont let me extend the warranty on the pc now they told me i needed to spend 100$ to get help over the phone plus the cost of fixing the parts and getting someone to replace it so i said fuck it at this point and i rather just take what i have and use better parts i know where there coming from.  

 

Parts i have know i can use in newer build.

 

EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+

WD Blue 1TB 

 

Unsure if i can reuse:

32g of ram (not sure if i can take the ram or if i should it just looks like standard no name ram but for some reason it says its clocked at 799not normal 1600 it should have been.

CPU: I7 4930K (not sure if should and i know nothing about how take the cpu out to reuse it i would need to remove the alienware liquid cooler and remove from mobo. maybe it would be better or easier just to get a cheaper cpu i dont even think i need an i7 really might just got i5)

 

Parts ill need i think:

Case: 

PSU:

MOBO:

 

Maybe:

MEMORY

CPU

[Chasem121]

If its just the PSU then you can reuse everything if it all hadnt been damaged. Can't really tell until you try out a new PSU on it. I'd recommend just buying a replacement PSU first and trying it out since your gonna need a new one of those whether or not you end up replacing more parts.

[dadasmithywinkle]

The PSU seems to have died out my pc will start for a few seconds then shut down it says kernel power failure. Alienware warranty ran out on it they wont let me extend the warranty on the pc now they told me i needed to spend 100$ to get help over the phone plus the cost of fixing the parts and getting someone to replace it so i said fuck it at this point and i rather just take what i have and use better parts i know where there coming from.  

 

Parts i have know i can use in newer build.

 

EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+

WD Blue 1TB 

 

Unsure if i can reuse:

32g of ram (not sure if i can take the ram or if i should it just looks like standard no name ram but for some reason it says its clocked at 799not normal 1600 it should have been.

CPU: I7 4930K (not sure if should and i know nothing about how take the cpu out to reuse it i would need to remove the alienware liquid cooler and remove from mobo. maybe it would be better or easier just to get a cheaper cpu i dont even think i need an i7 really might just got i5)

 

Parts ill need i think:

Case: 

PSU:

MOBO:

 

Maybe:

MEMORY

CPU

Why not just buy a new PSU? Seriously. 

[Jerakl]

You can reuese your CPU and RAM for sure.

You'll need an x79 mobo, might run you a bit, but not as much as it would cost for a new CPU/mobo.

 

Ram is 1600. Don't worry, 800*2 = 1600 (because DDR = double data rate)

[cooperb21]

Why not just buy a new PSU? Seriously. 

The alienware case is partly broken and there is not alot of room for wiring or anymore fans. My gpu is already running 40-50c idle. Figured i might better just go all out since i hate alienware dont want any part of it left. 

 

Figured it might be worth getting a new case i could get airflow the alienware is shit for air my single gpu is running very hot and loud. 

[Chasem121]

The alienware case is partly broken and there is not alot of room for wiring or anymore fans. My gpu is already running 40-50c idle. Figured i might better just go all out since i hate alienware dont want any part of it left. 

 

Figured it might be worth getting a new case i could get airflow the alienware is shit for air my single gpu is running very hot and loud. 

Then get a new case as well as a PSU, but theres no point in getting rid of the other parts, they're not bad hardware.

[cooperb21]

Then get a new case as well as a PSU, but theres no point in getting rid of the other parts, they're not bad hardware.

Should i get a new mobo though? That was its not alienware they have very limited bios and what i can do. 

 

So just need a case, mobo and psu. 

 

 

Im not sure if its the psu but i know its not the video card i tested three different cards. My gtx 670, 770 and 970 all had same issue with restart. 

[cooperb21]

Also holly fucking crap. 

 

Why are LGA 2011 mobo's so much!! God dam it man all them are 300$ or more Canadian.

 

Any other Socket i can find mobo's in 50-150$ range no prob and seem fine this one no low end cheaper ones. 

[sgloux3470]

Just get a new case and a new PSU and swap the system over.

[dadasmithywinkle]

Also holly fucking crap. 

 

Why are LGA 2011 mobo's so much!! God dam it man all them are 300$ or more Canadian.

 

Any other Socket i can find mobo's in 50-150$ range no prob and seem fine this one no low end cheaper ones. 

Because they're high-end and not made any more. 2011-3 is the new standard. Just get a new case and PSU and call it a day.