[SOLVED] Find old or upgrade?

[jostob]

Hello!

About a year ago, a thunderstorm was raging outside, and in the morning my computer wouldn't turn on. Recently, i have had the problem diagnosed and the motherboard is the only dead part. (the processor was tested and it workes)

My dead motherboard:
MSI H67MA-E35
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4DR48d/msi-motherboard-h67mae35b3


other parts:

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...5-2500-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz.html

GPU:
MSI radeon r9 390 gaming 8gb
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ymqbt6/msi-video-card-r9390gaming8g

RAM:
8GB kit(2x4) Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, cl9

Power sup:
Corsair Builder series CX500
500W
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hgGkcf/corsair-power-supply-cx500


The problem I am having is, that I can't find a motherboard that has the LGA1155 cpu socket and DDR3 memory type.
Is this configuration simply so old that no seller is selling such a motherboard anymore and i am forced to upgrade?
Also if i do upgrade should i go for DDR4 ram or keep the old one?

If i do upgrade, i am ready to spend around 300€ ~~ $340 (for the motherboard, cpu and ram)
Do u have any recommendations?

What do u think of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor perhaps?

Thank you in advance!

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Motherboards for that hardware haven't been made in many years. Your only choice is used.

If you have a decent budget, i would upgrade. Firts I would ditch your current psu. The CX500 is rather old and low quality. The newer CX450 and 550 are much better.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor | €129.90 @ Alternate
Motherboard | ASRock Fatal1ty B450 GAMING K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard | €85.99 @ Amazon Deutschland
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | €71.24 @ Amazon Deutschland
Power Supply | Corsair Vengeance 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | €59.90 @ Amazon Deutschland
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | €347.03
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-06 17:51 CEST+0200 |

 

[hftvhftv]

Now would be a good time to upgrade

 

[logainofhades]

Are you sure it isn't that it isn't that PSU? It is low on wattage and quality.


PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (€129.90 @ Alternate)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (€78.84 @ Mindfactory)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (€71.24 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: Corsair Vengeance 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (€62.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €342.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-06 17:56 CEST+0200

 

[lynx1021]

There is a used one on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-H67MA-...891945?hash=item4d997261a9:g:dWwAAOSwTwtcd8wj In UK
What country are you in?