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- Jul 18, 2016
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- Motherboard
- ASUS Rampage Gene III
- CPU
- Intel i7 930
- Graphics
- ATI FirePro V5900
In 2011 I built this Win box which I use for my work. I have not kept up with computer progress since then. Anyway, it is about time to upgrade, and I'd like to turn this box into a Win/Hackintosh capable of my Win AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software, and a working Hackintosh. (It is currently dual boot with Win10 & Win 7)
The new build would need to to fit in my existing case which means a mATX board. I've been very pleased with my current ASUS board and would buy ASUS again--unless it would be more problematic, or under-performs other brands. I want a board capable of the latest processors (Skylake?) and memory. In this compact case, cooling was a problem but I've managed to fit 6 fans in there. It's not extremely loud, but not as silent as when I first built it. Recommendations for quiet fans? When I last checked a few years ago, there were no liquid coolers that would fit in the case.
Below is a parts list of my current system. I'd think the case, PS, DVD, and drives are still usable. Not sure about the ATI Fire PRO 5900 video card. However, I would like to stick with the Fire PROs if possible, as they are intended for my CAD/Modeling software.
I'd appreciate any ideas or Suggestions.
Crucial SSD MX250gb Drive (Windows 10 Pro 64)
Crucial SSD 128gb Drive (Windows 7 Pro 64)
SilverStoneSugo Series SG01-F case. http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=196&area=en
SilverStone Strider Plus Modular SST-ST75F-P 750W
ASUS Rampage III Gene LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX
Intel i7 930
Kingston HyperX 12GB Kit (3x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 DIMM
ATI FirePro V5900
WD 1T drive
The new build would need to to fit in my existing case which means a mATX board. I've been very pleased with my current ASUS board and would buy ASUS again--unless it would be more problematic, or under-performs other brands. I want a board capable of the latest processors (Skylake?) and memory. In this compact case, cooling was a problem but I've managed to fit 6 fans in there. It's not extremely loud, but not as silent as when I first built it. Recommendations for quiet fans? When I last checked a few years ago, there were no liquid coolers that would fit in the case.
Below is a parts list of my current system. I'd think the case, PS, DVD, and drives are still usable. Not sure about the ATI Fire PRO 5900 video card. However, I would like to stick with the Fire PROs if possible, as they are intended for my CAD/Modeling software.
I'd appreciate any ideas or Suggestions.
Crucial SSD MX250gb Drive (Windows 10 Pro 64)
Crucial SSD 128gb Drive (Windows 7 Pro 64)
SilverStoneSugo Series SG01-F case. http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=196&area=en
SilverStone Strider Plus Modular SST-ST75F-P 750W
ASUS Rampage III Gene LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX
Intel i7 930
Kingston HyperX 12GB Kit (3x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 DIMM
ATI FirePro V5900
WD 1T drive
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