Updating my computer build
 

6 years ago I had a tremendous amount of help in completing my first computer build. Computer has ran mostly great for 6 years, but I wanted to see if it was worth upgrading my processor, motherboard and graphics card.

Below is what I purchased. I do light gaming, a lot of videos/photos, personal computing and lots of word processing.

Since I'm not real knowledgeable about what is compatible with what, I wanted to solicit the gurus on here for advice.

Here is a screen shot of what I currently have in the computer. I'm not looking to spend a ton to upgrade, but I'm sure a lot has changed in 6 years that I'm not aware of.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Paging hometeam.

Just upgrade your hard drive to a solid state drive and you should be fine still with that setup

One thing I'd make sure to get is an SSD. Put your OS and frequently used programs on your SSD. You can use a traditional HD for file storage or infrequently used programs. The loading speed difference with an SSD (both booting and just starting programs) is incredible.

Yeah, what I said

:D

I'm not the most computer savvy person, would transferring my files to this drive be easy? Is there a brand and size I should buy over another?

Do a clean install with your new OS, then just reinstall what you need, then manually move any files. It's almost always better to get a fresh start.

Intels are the best, but they are also the most expensive. I've enjoyed my SanDisks. I had a Corsair that died in about 3 years. I don't know if my experiences are typical.

You have to get a transfer cable/kit to clone your drive but that plugs in USB and software is easy.

Once cloned, simply replace the drive and you're up and running.

I've used all the band's and my favorites are Intel and Samsung. Intel though is currently behind in the ssd tech since they aren't using vnand chips (at least last I checked). Samsung EVO drives are affordable and very quick.

I've done many ssd conversions with the modern cloning software/cable kits. I don't think a fresh os install is needed anymore unless the os had gotten wonky

I guess it's my type of mindset. I LOVE a wipe and fresh OS install. It feels so....uncluttered.

I'd recommend a fresh install as well. Loading Windows on an SSD has taken me as little as 20 minutes. I have several Samsung EVO's in my studio computer and I've put them in other computers throughout the house and my experience has been great.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-750-E...ds=samsung+evo

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Inter...PWB762W2BGR8SW

Also, you might consider at least doubling your RAM. 6 GB is a little light, IMO. I'd go to 12, if possible.

I use Paragon 14 to clone my OS drive so that if something weird or wonky happens, I can just re-desktop in less than 30 minutes. I have so much software that it takes a full 24 hours to reload everything, even with an SSD.

But in simple cases, like the OS, MS Office, Photoshop and a few others, I always feel more comfortable loading wiping and loading fresh.

That motherboard and that RAM are incompatible.

Unsure based on your wording, but if you're planning on buying those in tandem, do not.

That motherboard supports dual channel RAM and the RAM you have selected is Triple Channel

EDIT: Now I see that that's what you have now....well don't make that mistake again.

I only do that when changing motherboard

What's your budget?