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<blockquote data-quote="Deset Gled" data-source="post: 6401208" data-attributes="member: 7808">First, if your old computer is 10-15 years old, you're not upgrading.&nbsp; You're starting from scratch.&nbsp; There is nothing in your 10-15 year old computer that is worth trying to salvage for a new project.Second, it's kind of difficult to give you parts recommendations without a budget.&nbsp; A reasonable consumer grade desktop can cost anywhere from $300 to $3000.&nbsp; Comparing the low end ones to the high end ones is like trying to compare a golf cart to a semi truck; they both have wheels and go forward, but they're very different under the hood.&nbsp; Knowing exactly what you want to do with it (i.e what games you want to play, what other things you expect to do, where it needs to go, how long it needs to last, etc) would also be helpful.I would mirror the advice of others that it's probably not the best idea to build your own system.&nbsp; Based on the scenario you're painting, your level of tech knowledge on the subject matter is a little lower than I would recommend for starting from scratch.&nbsp; If you really want to take on building a computer as a hobby, the place you want to start is Newegg's DIY combo's: <a href="http://www.newegg.com/DIY-PC-Combos/PromotionStore/ID-33" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/DIY-PC-Combos/PromotionStore/ID-33</a>&nbsp; This gives you two key benefits: discounts, and a guarantee that the parts you buy will be compatible with each other.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Deset Gled, post: 6401208, member: 7808"] First, if your old computer is 10-15 years old, you're not upgrading. You're starting from scratch. There is nothing in your 10-15 year old computer that is worth trying to salvage for a new project. Second, it's kind of difficult to give you parts recommendations without a budget. A reasonable consumer grade desktop can cost anywhere from $300 to $3000. Comparing the low end ones to the high end ones is like trying to compare a golf cart to a semi truck; they both have wheels and go forward, but they're very different under the hood. Knowing exactly what you want to do with it (i.e what games you want to play, what other things you expect to do, where it needs to go, how long it needs to last, etc) would also be helpful. I would mirror the advice of others that it's probably not the best idea to build your own system. Based on the scenario you're painting, your level of tech knowledge on the subject matter is a little lower than I would recommend for starting from scratch. If you really want to take on building a computer as a hobby, the place you want to start is Newegg's DIY combo's: [url]http://www.newegg.com/DIY-PC-Combos/PromotionStore/ID-33[/url] This gives you two key benefits: discounts, and a guarantee that the parts you buy will be compatible with each other. [/QUOTE]

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