Updating my computer build

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

What RAM would you recommend, Buck if I keep my old MB?

Go to www.crucial.com. They have an app that will scan your computer and provide a list of compatible RAM.

That said, I wouldn't recommend purchasing RAM for a 6 year old motherboard. That thing might blow at any second, leaving you with RAM that isn't compatible with the latest generation of boards.

As much as you probably don't want to do it, I'd suggest biting the bullet and purchasing a new board, processor, RAM and SSD. I see no reason why you can't use your current graphics card.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Go to www.crucial.com. They have an app that will scan your computer and provide a list of compatible RAM.

That said, I wouldn't recommend purchasing RAM for a 6 year old motherboard. That thing might blow at any second, leaving you with RAM that isn't compatible with the latest generation of boards.

As much as you probably don't want to do it, I'd suggest biting the bullet and purchasing a new board, processor, RAM and SSD. I see no reason why you can't use your current graphics card.

Good advice.

I saw Buck's recommendation for a mother board. Since I'm not doing much gaming at all on my PC, is there any other recommendations?

I'll be making this purchase probably around Black Friday, so I have some time to get what I need.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Good advice.

I saw Buck's recommendation for a mother board. Since I'm not doing much gaming at all on my PC, is there any other recommendations?

I'll be making this purchase probably around Black Friday, so I have some time to get what I need.

I wish I could be of further assistance but I've never owned or built an AMD rig - Intel only.

That said, Gigabyte produces the most reliable boards out there these days (IME, anyway) so I'd stick with them, if possible.

As I mentioned earlier, Amazon has amazing deals with free shipping and even moreso on Black Friday. Good luck!

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I wish I could be of further assistance but I've never owned or built an AMD rig - Intel only.

That said, Gigabyte produces the most reliable boards out there these days (IME, anyway) so I'd stick with them, if possible.

As I mentioned earlier, Amazon has amazing deals with free shipping and even moreso on Black Friday. Good luck!

Yep - that's where I plan on buying from.

[Buck]

TBG, what kind of gaming do you want to be doing on this? Your video card is super low end, but if you're playing games that don't tax your system, then you can do better with the other components to make your PC better.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Buck

TBG, what kind of gaming do you want to be doing on this? Your video card is super low end, but if you're playing games that don't tax your system, then you can do better with the other components to make your PC better.

Next to no gaming. Did some about 5 years ago, but nothing major.

I do a ton of paperwork on this PC and need it to load fast, access fast, and transfer fast.

[patteeu]

I'll leave it to others to recommend mobos and other internal components. I want to recommend a mechanical keyboard with brown switches. If you type a lot, it really makes a difference, IMO. I love the way it feels.

I have this one, but there are lots of different brands at different price points. If you live near Micro Center in Overland Park, you can go in the store and feel the different types of mechanical switches in case Brown isn't the one for you.

[The Bad Guy]

Bumping this to see if anyone saw any good BF deals toward getting a new MB (I'd like to stay with Gigabyte), processor (intel), SSD and Ram (would like at least 8 gigs).

Have about 350-400 to spend.

Thanks everyone for all your input.

[hometeam]

I posted in your other thread, 430 bucks for everything you need