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[DrunkPenguinz]

So, recently my computer pretty much died. Everytime I attempt to start it up, it launches to windows, and everything just freezes. My parents bought this computer for me used, and well, the Q6600 in it was already dying by the time they bought it for me. ANYWAYS, the only parts I have as of now are two R9 270's (One from MSI, the other from sapphire) and a sentey 600w PSU. I'm looking to make a build that can make use of my crossfired R9 270's without bottlenecking. My price range is around $200-300, as I'm quite short on cash.

[zzenigmaxzz]

are there any other parts you can reuse case ram storage?

[DrunkPenguinz]

are there any other parts you can reuse case ram storage?

Nope,the old piece of junk uses an unbearable DDR2 1333Mhz ram.

[Streetguru]

So, recently my computer pretty much died. Everytime I attempt to start it up, it launches to windows, and everything just freezes. My parents bought this computer for me used, and well, the

You can probably find a cheaper board with x8 x8

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Gqg7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Gqg7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($200.98 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($172.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $358.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-11 23:22 EDT-0400

Also are you use a 600W PSU can power 2 270s? it's probably pushing it a bit.

You could also save a bit by going haswell

[jimakos234]

This is what you have and what i suggest you. An i5 is the minimum for crossfire, also you will need ddr3 ram and a mobo that supports cf

and a strong/more reliable psu, the sentey will most likely fry itself with a cf setup

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $353.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-12 04:25 EDT-0400