Looking for guidance on upgrading from a stock HP to a gaming PC? Which components should you consider purchasing?
Looking for guidance on upgrading from a stock HP to a gaming PC? Which components should you consider purchasing?
Hi, I own an HP-1485ea. I've already swapped out the GPU to a GTX 960 and plan to upgrade further with things like a new full tower case, a new PSU, and a new motherboard. Any other suggestions for improvements would be great. You can check my PC specs on the first link in Google when you search HP-1485ea. Please help me!
If you have 400 pounds, it’s best to start over. I’d accumulate enough until you can obtain another one or two hundred, and then you’ll have a solid computer.
If you're thinking about getting a new case and motherboard, why not begin anew? I understand you can move your CPU, but wouldn't it make more sense to start over? How much are you prepared to invest?
If you're looking to start over with a new case and motherboard, why not begin from the beginning? While you can move your CPU, it might be wiser to refresh everything completely. How much are you prepared to invest? Around 300-400£ hasn't caused issues for me with the CPU, but I understand it's tough to find a suitable motherboard. Buying a new one could just lead to another Windows purchase, so I see transferring as a more cost-effective choice. Plus, keeping all your drivers and settings consistent is a nice perk.
Macauley_2 :
Herc08 is suggesting starting over if you want a fresh setup. They mention transferring the CPU could work, but prefer beginning from scratch. They also note they’re willing to spend around 300-400£ and see the transfer as a more affordable choice. The advantage of keeping all drivers and settings consistent is highlighted as a plus.
Macauley_2 :
Herc08 :
If you're looking to upgrade and replace a motherboard, why not begin anew? I understand you can move your CPU, but wouldn't it be wiser to start over? What budget are you planning?
Around 300-400£ hasn't caused any issues with the CPU, but I know it's tough to find a suitable one. Buying a new motherboard would likely mean another Windows install, which is often the case. Having all your drivers and settings in one place is definitely a plus.
Getting a fresh motherboard could mean a fresh Windows copy as well. A new board would probably need updated drivers, making a clean Windows installation the simplest solution to remove old ones.
I wasn't certain that would be the situation, so you all think I should just build from scratch? That's a tough decision. Which components from the specs do you think are worth keeping to save money? Thanks for your advice too.
If you have 400 pounds, it’s best to start over. I’d accumulate enough until you can obtain another one or two hundred, and then you’ll have a solid computer.
If you have 400 pounds (I believe that's the currency), then starting over is your best option. I would save up until you can get another one or two hundred, and have a decent computer.
Yeah, I've decided that's what I'm going to do thanks for the help.
From the beginning, I’d stick to just the HDDs and the video card. All the rest would only slow you down.