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Hey there everyone, i am thinking to upgrade my Old PC wich one i used everyday and i still use it. I am thinking to buy Sapphire 280x and i5-2600 (both used) and add 4 GB DDR3 Ram. So my question would be is there any problem with upgrading only these two parts of PC when i have this:

 

CPU - i3-2120

Motherboard - Intel H61 S1155

RAM - Corsair DDR3-1333 4GB DIMM

GPU - Gainward GTX 560 SE

Case bought with PSU (PSU no name) - GTT Hanava 545W Midi Tower With 500W

 

And some other questions:

- If PSU fails after sometime with these new parts, would it damage any of system parts? (cause don't wanna buy new one if old one is alright)

- Will 280X fit in case?

- Is it alright to use Stock CPU Cooler of 2120 for 2600?

- Does my PSU have right connections to GPU? (Pins i mean)

 

Things to consider:

- 1080p 60 Hz Monitor

- Gaming, streaming maybe?

- I don't have budget limit, but just don't want to spend too much

- Buying Used Parts!

- This PC i am using 2,5 Years already

- I am not gonna OC if old system parts gonna be on huge Load and in that way decrease other system parts lifespin

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If you are going to get a "expensive" graphics card i would at least buy a new psu with it.

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1. Buy a new PSU

2. Maybe a new mobo but you could still pull it off.

3. looks about fine just upgrade PSU to

CPU: A8-5600K GPU: MSI RX 480 GAMING X 4GB MOBO: ASUS A55BM-PLUS 

RAM: 2x 4GB Samsung DDR3-1600 1.25V PSU: Corsair CX430 CASE: Enermax Ostrog Windowed STORAGE: PNY CS1111 120GB / Hitachi 1TB 7200RPM OS: Windows 10 Pro & macOS Sierra 10.12.3

 

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