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Just wondering if I can use parts of my current build and buy the components I cant use.
Any other information needed let me know and will post it. Would only have around 300 (EURO) to buy extra parts. Main use is gaming so I know I will need more RAM.
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SIDENOTE: I dont know why my CPU temp is always that high, even after taking it out, cleaning it, re-applying thermal paste it still has that high temp.

EDIT: Dont need Keyboard, Mouse, OS, Monitor (Incase Yous Wonder For Some Reason)
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The only things you could really keep are the HDD and maybe the RAM. Depending on where in Europe you are located, you won't really get much for 300 EUR. You could get a new GPU, but if your CPU is constantly at that temperature then it will definitely bottleneck a mid range GPU. You could invest in an aftermarket cooler as well. What country are you located in?
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I live in Ireland, I'm really bad with computer building also
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I would get these;
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The cooler isn't necessary, it is just a temporary replacement as your current one clearly isn't doing a very good job.
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ChangsITSupport wrote I would get these;
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The cooler isn't necessary, it is just a temporary replacement as your current one clearly isn't doing a very good job.
You sure that graphics card will work with my computer?
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Yes it will. What PSU and case do you have?
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ChangsITSupport wrote Yes it will. What PSU and case do you have?
Any way to check the PSU without opening computer or do I need to?
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If you have a window, you can look through that.

If not, you'll have to take off a side panel or something to find out the PSU make and model? Is it at least 550w? It should be good, if so.
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Dinkleberg wrote If you have a window, you can look through that.

If not, you'll have to take off a side panel or something to find out the PSU make and model? Is it at least 550w? It should be good, if so.


It's a pre-built it's probably lower than 550w
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550w is a happy medium for a single 380. A good quality 450(ish)watt would still be fine. It would cut it a bit close, though.

Either way, he still needs to check as it may be due for an upgrade.
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