Hey smart guy, how should I upgrade components?

samdrong · Post by **samdrong** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:31 am

I need to harvest the motherboard, processor, and memory out of my current desktop to upgrade another failing PC in the house.

I am looking for suggestions on what would play nicely with my current components, cost less than $400 (not including shipping, handling, tax), and be a decent upgrade from the components being taken out*.

My current components are:

CPU Heatsink: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 (with LGA 775 bolt though kit)
Video Card: Asus EN9600GT Silent Edition
Power Supply: EnerMax Modu82 525w
Case: Antec SOLO

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

* Components being replaced:

Mother Board: ASUS P5Q-Pro
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Memory: OCZ OCZ2P8004GK

samdrong · Post by **samdrong** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:27 pm

Let me ask the question in a different way. I really like the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 cooler and I want to keep it. What LGA 1156 motherboards would still allow me to use the 775 cooler?

I am aware of a couple of ASROCK boards that have a feature called Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.). Are there any other similar products?

ilovejedd · Post by **ilovejedd** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:38 pm

Question, isn't the bolt-thru kit compatible with LGA-1156?

Is this the one you have:
ACK-I5361

samdrong · Post by **samdrong** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:55 pm

ilovejedd wrote:Question, isn't the bolt-thru kit compatible with LGA-1156?

Is this the one you have:
ACK-I5361

ilovejedd,

No, I bought it a couple of years ago before the new socket came out. The version I have is the Crossbow ACK-l7751.

That being said, the product product you suggested might be helpful for the upgrade if I cannot find a suitable motherboard that supports a 775 cooler.