Flick, on 07 July 2013 - 05:51 AM, said:
Keep the HDD, OS, DVD Drive, Cpu is very relevant too (scored 6174, relative to early i7 models).
I would recommend a new M/B and GPU, running the OS of a 60GB SSD, and getting a decent cpu fan (if you don't already have one). If you upgrade the GPU, you will most likely need a 500-600W PSU, preferably Corsair, so all round, probably cost you less than $400. You can upgrade that CPU on a later date if it's a problem.
EDIT: I keep my old parts if you can't sell them, always great for trouble shooting random shut downs/ non responsive start ups.
Awesome this is what I was looking for

So from my understand I could prolly upgrade with an ssd,(maybe new fan for cpu), GPU and PSU for under $400? Im shocked. Where can i find such deals?!?