Hi guys, first time poster Good to be here. I'm currently in the process of designing a new computer for myself. It'll be a relatively high-end PC for gaming and some audio/video work, but the purpose of this post is to see if you reckon I can re-use any of the components from my old PC.
The parts I'm thinking of keeping are:
- Case: Cooler Master Centurion 534
As far as I'm aware, this is a pretty decent case and I've always liked how it looks and have never had a problem with it.
- PSU: Thermaltake ToughPower 750w (four 12A rails, total load of 60A)
When I bought my original PC, I splashed out a bit extra on a decent PSU that would last in the future. It's a decent brand and I've been told that the power it provides will still be sufficient for a new computer - but it is entering its 4th year of use. Is it ok to carry on using it?
- Optical drives (2x Samsung black DVD RW)
I can provide more info on the specific drives if you want, but is there any reason I might need to upgrade my DVD drives?
- Sound card (Creative X-fi Music)
I'm not sure whether to keep this or not. Since upgrading to Windows 7 I've had some minor problems with Creative products, but is it worth spending the extra money on a new sound card? I don't think I would notice much of a difference.
Thanks a lot!