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Hiya I forgot if this is the right site for "processors and hardware etc" but I need some opinion on this and advice...
On my current PC,
Intel Celeron 440 @ 2.0Ghz
1 GB DDR2
Motherboard is G31M-GS R2.01
PSU = ACE 350X (Maximum Output 350Watts)
Now I am looking to upgrade it, so it's at least... usable. I am thinking of putting a Intel Core 2 Duo E8600, is this a wise choice and if yes what changes will have to do? Will I have to change the PSU or etc.
Also I will also be upgrading the RAM to the max (8GB).
1Your going to spend more money on ancient hardware (over a decade old) then you would on the cheapest budget pc. If you do the upgrade be sure to upgrade your firmware before you attempt booting with the new CPU – Ramhound – 2017-09-13T22:59:04.133
Yeah, Ik it's pretty ancient, just as a project I'm trying to see what I can do. – TheGreatScorpio – 2017-09-13T23:03:44.707
This not the right site for hardware shopping recommendations. Also, you're asking an opinion question: "Is this a wise choice". The answer to most people would be "no, it's not a wise choice" for the reasons @Ramhound mentioned above. You may have specific reasons we do not know why this may be a wise choice for you, and we cannot know that for you, hence this being an opinion-based question. – music2myear – 2017-09-13T23:07:16.407
@TheGreatScorpio The hardware you listed is supported by your motherboard. Outside of that sentence, it's unlikely, we can help you with this particular question – Ramhound – 2017-09-13T23:08:29.737
Yeah I understand what you mean... you can't really do that much with it. I mean, I'm not gonna try make it into an ultimate gaming PC XD, just as something that I can use as a backup or something. It's just a project not something too serious. – TheGreatScorpio – 2017-09-18T22:24:14.967