Mainboard
Mainboard
Hello! For your setup, looking for a motherboard that supports both an Intel i5 3470 at 3.20 GHz and an AMD Radeon R9 200 series card with 2048MB RAM. Your current system uses Gigabyte H61M-DS2 and 8GB DDR3 RAM. Please let me know if you need help checking compatibility or choosing the best option. Thank you!
there are many options available since it's been discontinued for a while. I’d suggest getting a brand new setup with a slightly updated CPU such as the i5-4570 in ready-made systems. The reason is old motherboards lose value quickly, so they sell for a lot depending on your situation. Instead, opt for a prebuilt HP or Dell system for around $100.
Hello Haraikomono, thanks for your response and for helping with my question. By chance, a friend who enjoys PC rebuilding suggested I exchange my i5-4570S for his i5-3470. I’ll see if it performs better than my current setup. Honestly, my i5-3470 is working fine even with used components—it gets the job done. I mostly use it for browsing, emails, and watching YouTube. Thanks again!
Received the latest PC from a friend. The Intel chip was installed into an MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Mobo at a good price. The GPU transfer went smoothly and everything is running perfectly. Appreciate the advice and stay safe!