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PC Build Help. Think my mobo died. UPDATE Building question. Atx V12 connect?
Posted on 11/13/24 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 11/13/24 at 8:31 pm
I think my 11 yr old mobo is toast. You guys helped me build my first rig that long ago.
Should I replace the mobo or use this opportunity to full on upgrade?
Ideas? I believe everything else is in working order
Full specs:
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-2400 CL10 Memory
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
Crucial MX100 256 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
XFX DD Radeon R9 290 4 GB Video Card
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G1 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case
Should I replace the mobo or use this opportunity to full on upgrade?
Ideas? I believe everything else is in working order
Full specs:
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-2400 CL10 Memory
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
Crucial MX100 256 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
XFX DD Radeon R9 290 4 GB Video Card
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G1 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case
This post was edited on 11/23/24 at 10:53 am
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Posted on 11/13/24 at 8:44 pm to HailToTheChiz
What’s your usage case? Work? Gaming? Specifics on either?
Posted on 11/13/24 at 9:10 pm to HailToTheChiz
Nomo mobo?
Posted on 11/14/24 at 5:34 am to HailToTheChiz
definitely full on upgrade if you have the funds
Posted on 11/14/24 at 6:04 am to Joshjrn
Like to game but lately has been more work. As you can tell my rig has not been able to run the best games
Posted on 11/14/24 at 7:23 am to HailToTheChiz
If you’re looking to do any gaming whatsoever, I would definitely say it’s time for a rebuild. You can obviously bring the case forward. You can potentially bring forward the psu depending on what other parts you choose.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 10:32 am to HailToTheChiz
You will have to replace the mobo obviously, which will then require a new CPU and RAM.
You can carry the power supply, case, storage and GPU forward for now and just upgrade those if/when you feel compelled but the mobo/CPU/RAM will basically all have to be done together.
ETA: you can get something like an ASRock Z790 mobo, i-5 13600 + fan, and 32gb DDR5 ram for probably $400.
You can carry the power supply, case, storage and GPU forward for now and just upgrade those if/when you feel compelled but the mobo/CPU/RAM will basically all have to be done together.
ETA: you can get something like an ASRock Z790 mobo, i-5 13600 + fan, and 32gb DDR5 ram for probably $400.
This post was edited on 11/14/24 at 10:35 am
Posted on 11/14/24 at 11:27 am to Huey Lewis
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ETA: you can get something like an ASRock Z790 mobo, i-5 13600 + fan, and 32gb DDR5 ram for probably $400.
Is this a good option to basically do a partial upgrade at this point then I can build on from there?
Is a full tower move necessary?
This post was edited on 11/14/24 at 11:27 am
Posted on 11/14/24 at 11:34 am to HailToTheChiz
What's your budget? Honestly, I would get rid of everything. Maybe keep the case if you want.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 12:12 pm to HailToTheChiz
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Is this a good option to basically do a partial upgrade at this point then I can build on from there?
Is a full tower move necessary?
By full tower move do you mean getting a new tower to install everything in? If your current tower has adequate space and mounting specs to hang the new mobo then you should be fine to keep the current tower.
There's nothing wrong with your GPU unless you're trying to run games that it can't handle. In that situation you'd need a GPU upgrade to run the games. Otherwise there's no reason to upgrade it.
Similarly, there's nothing wrong with the 256gb SSD and 1tb HDD. You could upgrade to PCIe SSD if you found yourself running games where the faster read/write times made a difference for you. Otherwise there's really no pressing reason to upgrade those right now.
The mobo/CPU/RAM situation is just basically a forced upgrade because your current CPU won't physically fit into mobos made for the newer gen CPUs, and ddr3 ram won't physically fit into the slots on a DDR5 mobo.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 3:48 pm to Huey Lewis
Gotcha thanks
Posted on 11/14/24 at 3:48 pm to hoojy
quote:
What's your budget? Honestly, I would get rid of everything. Maybe keep the case if you want.
$2k or less.
I'm thinking I'll get the mobo going then maybe get a slow rebuild over time?
Posted on 11/14/24 at 3:56 pm to HailToTheChiz
If you go mobo, you'll need CPU and ram as well. I would do everything at once.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 4:16 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
$2k or less.
I'm thinking I'll get the mobo going then maybe get a slow rebuild over time?
Your issue is that your platform is so old that buying an equivalent AM3+ motherboard would cost like $200. And if you buy anything more recent, neither your CPU nor RAM will be compatible.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 6:38 pm to HailToTheChiz
You can replace CPU RAM and Mobo for $1k with an AM5 leading edge setup. To make 1k, you may be limited to 64GB of RAM for now, depending on if you get a CPU that includes a cooler or not. Just replacing those three components for now limits your troubleshooting if anything goes wrong because you know all the other stuff is known working.
If there is any component id also replace this go round, it’d be the power supply. I’m guessing it’s not fully modular and it can make your life easier not having a tangle of crap to keep moving around. Optional though.
If there is any component id also replace this go round, it’d be the power supply. I’m guessing it’s not fully modular and it can make your life easier not having a tangle of crap to keep moving around. Optional though.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 8:12 pm to LemmyLives
Yes sorry. When I'm saying mobo, I'm meaning doing all three like you all have suggested.
So what a good option if I want the mobo, CPU, and RAM to last another 5 -10 years
So what a good option if I want the mobo, CPU, and RAM to last another 5 -10 years
Posted on 11/14/24 at 8:14 pm to HailToTheChiz
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So what a good option if I want the mobo, CPU, and RAM to last another 5 -10 years
What exactly do you need it for for work, and what games are you looking to play, at what resolution, what settings, and what target FPS?
Posted on 11/15/24 at 8:36 am to Joshjrn
It's a PC for pleasure. Gaming. Doc storage. Simply want something modern/advanced to handle current gen of games
Posted on 11/15/24 at 8:42 am to HailToTheChiz
quote:
It's a PC for pleasure. Gaming. Doc storage. Simply want something modern/advanced to handle current gen of games
I hear ya, but we need detail
What games are you looking to play, at what resolution, what settings, and what target FPS?
You've got a budget, which potentially means tradeoffs. We need to know where to make those tradeoffs. Also, does the $2k include buying a monitor, or are you keeping what you have?
Posted on 11/15/24 at 8:51 am to Joshjrn
Lol I have no idea. Currently my resolution is 1920x1080 I believe.
For example, FPS games would be ideal whether it's Call of Duty or Hell Let Loose. I like RTS games as well. Also play Diablo.
I have a monitor I would keep but open to a second monitor
For example, FPS games would be ideal whether it's Call of Duty or Hell Let Loose. I like RTS games as well. Also play Diablo.
I have a monitor I would keep but open to a second monitor
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