[Build Help] new Computer Case needed
Backstory: I bought a pre-made computer 4 years ago (Acer Aspire M7720) which I've upgraded with a GeForce GTX 660 Ti, increased RAM and hard drive. I just bought the MSI Z87-G45 Motherboard and misread the specs of my computer case, the old one cannot use normal ATX cards.
Due to this I am in need of a new computer case. Which should I buy? I'd prefer to keep it under or around 100£. Anything you would recommend?
Current build without case:
Intel Core i7 920 2.67GHz Quad Core Processor.
MSI Z87-G45 Motherboard
250 GB SSD
1TB HDD
GeForce GTX 660Ti
Random 500W PSU.
12GB RAM
Anything you would recommend?
Edit1: So apparently Im dumb, I've bought a motherboard I cannot utilize in my computer atm at all, Ill just have to figure out whether buying a 4770 as well as a case is worthwhile, thanks for the response.
Edit2: I will purchase a 4670k i5 processor as well as a computer case, which one would u guys recommend?
Posted Oct 22, 2013, 12:07 PM UTC · edited
Return the motherboard, your CPU can't fit in it.
Why did you get a new motherboard? To overclock?
I want to overclock as well as be able to utilize all of my components. my old motherboard doesn't support the use of SATA3 for instance.
Does my CPU really not fit in the new MB?
Your CPU fits an LGA1366 socket, the Z87-G45 has an LGA1150. No can do.
Fuck me. damnit
You can check your local craigslist for any reasonably priced LGA1366 boards, micro ATX preferred of course. Read up on their specs and reviews to find out if they're appropriate for overclocking. You can also try r/hardwareswap
At the same time, if you don't have an aftermarket CPU cooler you're probably going to want one to overclock.
If you can't find a board or it doesn't have SATA3 (only the later ones did), you could keep the MSI motherboard and spend $200+ on an overclockable Haswell chip.