F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Advice has not been created for a PC in seven years. Seeking guidance.

Advice has not been created for a PC in seven years. Seeking guidance.

Advice has not been created for a PC in seven years. Seeking guidance.

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FIZZY258
Member
248
06-19-2021, 12:48 AM
#1
Hi
I haven't assembled a PC in seven years, so upgrading to win 11 seems like a good move. Right now I'm using Windows 10 on an AMD FX-8350 chip with a Gigabyte 990FX-UL5 RAM, a 24GB DDR3 motherboard, and an Intel i7-6700G processor. I'm considering the Ryzen 7 5000G and wondering what motherboard would work well with it. I'm not playing much anymore—just sending emails to download music and movies, etc. I'd prefer to keep things as they are but worry about how long my AV will last on Windows 10.
Thanks for any help
Amber
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FIZZY258
06-19-2021, 12:48 AM #1

Hi
I haven't assembled a PC in seven years, so upgrading to win 11 seems like a good move. Right now I'm using Windows 10 on an AMD FX-8350 chip with a Gigabyte 990FX-UL5 RAM, a 24GB DDR3 motherboard, and an Intel i7-6700G processor. I'm considering the Ryzen 7 5000G and wondering what motherboard would work well with it. I'm not playing much anymore—just sending emails to download music and movies, etc. I'd prefer to keep things as they are but worry about how long my AV will last on Windows 10.
Thanks for any help
Amber

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MU1499
Member
109
06-19-2021, 06:54 AM
#2
The best in what way, exactly?
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MU1499
06-19-2021, 06:54 AM #2

The best in what way, exactly?

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QuintenvH2001
Member
183
06-19-2021, 09:46 AM
#3
If gaming isn’t your focus, consider purchasing a used Dell office PC compatible with Windows 11 and upgrading it. For building projects, you might simply need a case, a Ryzen 5700G processor, 32GB of RAM, and an NVMe SSD of your choice, along with a motherboard from the B550 series. You could also check out B450 boards but make sure to select one with BIOS Flashback for better reliability.
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QuintenvH2001
06-19-2021, 09:46 AM #3

If gaming isn’t your focus, consider purchasing a used Dell office PC compatible with Windows 11 and upgrading it. For building projects, you might simply need a case, a Ryzen 5700G processor, 32GB of RAM, and an NVMe SSD of your choice, along with a motherboard from the B550 series. You could also check out B450 boards but make sure to select one with BIOS Flashback for better reliability.

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Jmn137
Junior Member
45
06-21-2021, 07:27 AM
#4
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 4.3 GHz 6-Core Processor (($160.00 @ Amazon))
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard (($139.99 @ Amazon))
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (($99.99 @ Amazon))
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (($39.99 @ SanDisk))
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2023) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX (($54.99 @ Amazon))
Total: $494.96
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
2024-11-24 18:48 EST-0500
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Jmn137
06-21-2021, 07:27 AM #4

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 4.3 GHz 6-Core Processor (($160.00 @ Amazon))
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard (($139.99 @ Amazon))
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (($99.99 @ Amazon))
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (($39.99 @ SanDisk))
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2023) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX (($54.99 @ Amazon))
Total: $494.96
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
2024-11-24 18:48 EST-0500

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ideabox12
Junior Member
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06-21-2021, 08:43 AM
#5
Alternatively, using the older Ryzen 7 5000g chip can help reduce expenses:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($159.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX Micro ATX AM4
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME
($39.99 @ SanDisk)
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2023) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $392.96
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker
2024-11-24 18:56 EST-0500
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ideabox12
06-21-2021, 08:43 AM #5

Alternatively, using the older Ryzen 7 5000g chip can help reduce expenses:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($159.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX Micro ATX AM4
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME
($39.99 @ SanDisk)
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2023) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $392.96
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker
2024-11-24 18:56 EST-0500

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pascualfamily2
Junior Member
48
06-22-2021, 05:08 PM
#6
It was a bit funny looking at the B550M aorus elite MB. I have four wd sata hard drives, with two partitions—one for the operating system and another for programs. Should I replace the OS with a new SSD? My power supply seems to be either 500 or 600 watts, though I don't remember exactly. Since it's old, I might want to upgrade it. I also have a tower case that suits all these drives (music, books, movies and videos), but some fans need replacing. I think adding a NAS could work for the drives, but I didn’t want to spend too much money.
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pascualfamily2
06-22-2021, 05:08 PM #6

It was a bit funny looking at the B550M aorus elite MB. I have four wd sata hard drives, with two partitions—one for the operating system and another for programs. Should I replace the OS with a new SSD? My power supply seems to be either 500 or 600 watts, though I don't remember exactly. Since it's old, I might want to upgrade it. I also have a tower case that suits all these drives (music, books, movies and videos), but some fans need replacing. I think adding a NAS could work for the drives, but I didn’t want to spend too much money.

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LadySkyclimber
Junior Member
13
06-22-2021, 07:51 PM
#7
You might consider your hard drives and save $40, yet the difference between a regular computer and one with an SSD in terms of speed and responsiveness is significant enough to make me hesitant about recommending it.
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LadySkyclimber
06-22-2021, 07:51 PM #7

You might consider your hard drives and save $40, yet the difference between a regular computer and one with an SSD in terms of speed and responsiveness is significant enough to make me hesitant about recommending it.

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NorthwestSun
Member
202
06-24-2021, 01:10 PM
#8
I think I'll opt for an SSD and hold onto the rest until I can save more. Appreciate your assistance? While streaming movies and music, I might also increase my memory capacity.
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NorthwestSun
06-24-2021, 01:10 PM #8

I think I'll opt for an SSD and hold onto the rest until I can save more. Appreciate your assistance? While streaming movies and music, I might also increase my memory capacity.