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Possible upgrade for older self build

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  • 11-09-2020 7:41pm
    #1
    a clanger
    Registered Users Posts: 353 ✭✭


    Asking for opinions and advice here. My self build seems to have a failing motherboard. It is a Gigabyte GA-H87-HD3. The onboard audio jacks no longer seem to work and audio is now via USB. The RJ-45 LAN plug also seems to have an intermittent problem and has been replaced by a USB WiFi adapter. I'd like to ask is it worth upgrading or should I just buy a replacement motherboard. I like the idea of updating as opposed to make do and mend !

    Current spec is

    Intel I5-4570
    Samsung Pro 256 SSD
    AMD Radeon HD 7800
    8Gb (2*4GB) RAM
    Good quality ATX case and PSU can't remember brand but it wasn't crap
    Budget outlined below but would like to recycle as much as possible
    TIA

    1. What is your budget?
    [€300]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
    General family PC /storage /media centre /not used for games anymore

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
    No.

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
    Yes I have a 256 SAmsung SSD and 2 HDD and an AMD Radeon HD 7800 graphics card the current CPU is an i5-4570 The ATX case and PSU will be reused

    5. Do you need a monitor?
    No

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals
    No
    7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
    Yes

    8. How can you pay?
    Whatever gets me the best deal

    9. When are you purchasing?
    Over next month or so


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