Updating

[bigmouthbob1]

I bought an old computer for $50 which was a steal with a 1tb hard drive but i would like to update it. It needs updating in the RAM department with a very powerful 4 gb of RAM. It also needs a new graphics card, new os (currently Windows 4) and new core (currently Intel I2). I would like it to run CSGO at about medium settings. If you need any additional info just ask. Thanks! budget is 500

 

[Sernefarian]

Current PSU wattage? CPU-Z for Motherboard Model and Bios version will also show you DDR type(2, 3, or 4). Include current graphics card if there is one, as well as specific processor model. This information should all be displayed in the CPU-Z application.

 

CPU-Z Download

 

Try the 32 Bit versions first. One of them will likely run. Once you have the information post it here, and we will be far better equipped to assist you in selecting your upgrades.

[LienusLateTips]

Intel i2? Windows 4? These don't exist. 

What specific model?

 

Do you have your other specs?

[bigmouthbob1]

27 minutes ago, Sernefarian said:

Current PSU wattage? CPU-Z for Motherboard Model and Bios version will also show you DDR type(2, 3, or 4). Include current graphics card if there is one, as well as specific processor model. This information should all be displayed in the CPU-Z application.

 

CPU-Z Download

 

Try the 32 Bit versions first. One of them will likely run. Once you have the information post it here, and we will be far better equipped to assist you in selecting your upgrades.

currently cant get the cpu running (core keeps overheating) but i can take a few pics

[bigmouthbob1]

[bigmouthbob1]

40 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said:

Intel i2? Windows 4? These don't exist. 

What specific model?

 

Do you have your other specs?

Um these are some pics of graphics card whole cpu and the core

[LienusLateTips]

20 minutes ago, bigmouthbob1 said:

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Yeah, you'll need to upgrade that whole system. What country are you from?

 

[bigmouthbob1]

I live in the US 

 

can I scrap any of it?

19 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said:

Yeah, you'll need to upgrade that whole system. What country are you from?

 

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

6 hours ago, bigmouthbob1 said:

I live in the US 

 

can I scrap any of it?

 

case and HDD are reusable, possibly the PSU too. which model is it? 

[Sernefarian]

So I went through PC Parts picker and came pretty gosh darn close to your $500 dollar price point with currently available items.

 

You will be at the ultra low end of LGA 1151 however if you so choose at a later time you will be able to massively increase your CPU performance while retaining the same motherboard.

 

The RAM is only 8 GB worth, but should be okay for most games.

 

The GTX 1060 should be able to run CS:GO for you no problem. However until you upgrade your CPU the GTX 1060 6GB might very well not display it's full capabilities.

 

I included the M.2 SSD if only because in most all tasks if you use it as your system drive and the drive on which you store CS:GO it should offer you a noticeable improvement in boot and game load times. While the page file being located on the significantly higher bandwidth M.2 SSD should make your system more responsive overall,.

 

If you elect not to acquire the M.2 SSD then instead of that you could acquire yourself a beefier processor freeing up enough to afford a Intel Pentium Gold G5500.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gccs8Y
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gccs8Y/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Celeron G4900 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($42.00 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI - B360-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($71.00 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - SU800  128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($40.55 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $503.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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