I've got a system I built back in 2015 that's not working anymore, likely due to a faulty motherboard. This setup isn't my main rig since I built a new one earlier this year, but I'd love to repurpose the parts. I'm considering turning it into a NAS, a home server, or maybe even a guest gaming PC. I've noticed some new motherboards for the LGA1150 socket are still available, but I'm also open to used options. One thing that's concerning me is that some compatible boards might need BIOS updates to work with my CPU. Since I don't have any other CPUs for this socket, I would need a board that can either be flashed without a CPU or one that already has the BIOS updated, which might be easier with a used board.
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If you're into retro gaming, the i7-4790K is great for a Win XP setup! For something more practical, consider using it for a TrueNAS server. It can handle file hosting, or even serve as a media server with Plex or Jellyfin. Check out the TrueNAS app catalog for a bunch of useful services you could run.
One option is to donate the older components to someone in need—maybe a charity or a family that could use it. For the motherboard, I recommend sticking to used parts to save some cash, especially since you don’t want to invest too much in reviving older tech.
I recently salvaged parts from an old Dell Optiplex for my i5-6500K. If you can find a Dell 7020 Micro case and motherboard, they might support your i7-4790K. Many businesses are offloading them now due to the Windows 10 support ending, so you might snag one pretty cheap. I’ve set up Linux Mint on my rig, and it runs smoothly for streaming movies!
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