Hi my dad left me an old desktop . I would like suggestions on what i can do with this thing .

It has 3 gb ram, core 2 duo, 500gb sata wd hdd and some low end intel graphic card.

Budget below 2.7k
Purpose & software/games : watch tv box, use excel, need to be able to handle multiple heavily filled excel sheets opened at the same time, programming like sql, python, java, play some mid range popular games like dota 2 and world of tanks (doesnt have to play with the best graphic settings).

Reused hardware : i hope to scavenge the casing, hdd and ram and power supply and cooling system

Monitor resolution : i wish to use dual monitor anything above or around 1366 x 768

Personal preference : i5 core + 1 ssd + nvidia graphic card

Obviously the core and motherboard and graphic card needs to be replaced as they are outdated. But will the ram, power supply, hdd, case still be compatible with the new components?

Pic attached, if need upclose pic of certain component let me know.

This post has been edited by GnomeMage: Nov 29 2018, 11:16 PM


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When my dad gave me the desktop he gave me the monitor mouse keyboard and the dongle for wifi as well. So i dont need to buy those. I just need to get 1 more monitor. So i5 better?

This post has been edited by GnomeMage: Nov 30 2018, 10:09 AM

Hi may i know where u get those price?

I googled and the price is higher

Rx570 costs rm829
16gb ram costs rm550

2nd is ... can desktop function with no gpu?

This post has been edited by GnomeMage: Dec 1 2018, 11:36 AM

Most computer cases are big to accomodate graphic cards am i right? Cause if there is no reason for a big case i would go for smaller case.

Guys... noob q here. Can integrated gpu support dual monitor well?