Need new motherboard, totally lost

[JasonG1985]

Hey everybody,

just found out my motherboard died, and i need a new one.

Just wondering motherboard i should get because im completely clueless as to what to buy, here is the specs to my pc

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay?javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.prp_ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c01294322-20%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.tpst=ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01&sp4ts.oid=3644673&ac.admitted=1393967968909.876444892.492883150

Everything is upgraded except the motherboard and processor, the tower i believe is a mid tower.

 

[kapitalistas]

whats your budget and for what application your computer gonna be use.(your case Mid-size ATX)

 

[JasonG1985]

whats your budget and for what application your computer gonna be use.(your case Mid-size ATX)

i think i found a good motherbopard and cpu


http://www.microcenter.com/product/414787/A6_6400K_Black_Edition_39GHz_Dual-Core_Socket_FM2_Boxed_Processor

http://www.microcenter.com/product/422578/A55BM-E_Socket_FM2_A55_mATX_AMD_Motherboard

And im using my rig for gaming

 

[Benevolence]

Looks good, but try going with this processor, it's a tad bit more, but the performance gain is totally worth it!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113328

 

[scoutgc]

Wait a minute buddy, I am currently in the same boat as you. My motherboard or CPU died (AM2+ so neither can be replaced, cheaply without going used). I was reminded that since you bought a box computer the OS is linked to the motherboard and if you change it, there is a good chance it will not work. You might also need to get a new OS. Since it is 6 to 7 years old it might be cheaper to rebuild or get a new box system. So you will need a MB, CPU, Memory(DDR3) and a OS. Just trying to help

 

[JasonG1985]

Wait a minute buddy, I am currently in the same boat as you. My motherboard or CPU died (AM2+ so neither can be replaced, cheaply without going used). I was reminded that since you bought a box computer the OS is linked to the motherboard and if you change it, there is a good chance it will not work. You might also need to get a new OS. Since it is 6 to 7 years old it might be cheaper to rebuild or get a new box system. So you will need a MB, CPU, Memory(DDR3) and a OS. Just trying to help

I have na unopened copy of windows 8.1 already i was going to install before my system went to hell.

The combo i was looking at is a MOBO+CPU combo, so all i would need is 8 gigs of DDR3 RAM

 

[scoutgc]

Glad you had the OS. Just didn't want you to get in a bind. Just curious which version of W8.1 do you have 32 or 64 bit. Cause when you get your memory remember 32 bit is maxed at 4 gigs whereas 64 bit is 32 gigs on that board. Also double check when I pulled up that micro center claimed that board was out of stock.

 

[JasonG1985]

Glad you had the OS. Just didn't want you to get in a bind. Just curious which version of W8.1 do you have 32 or 64 bit. Cause when you get your memory remember 32 bit is maxed at 4 gigs whereas 64 bit is 32 gigs on that board. Also double check when I pulled up that micro center claimed that board was out of stock.

im going ot install the 64 bit client and possible get 8 gigs of ddr3 ram

 

[scoutgc]

That is what i would recommend, most systems don't need more than 8 gigs. Heck i usually max out about 5 gigs

 

[Eggward]

Hello,
I would recommend trying to find a replacement board of the same manufacture because most regular desktop pc's the case is made specifically to fit that motherboard.

 

[JasonG1985]

Hello,
I would recommend trying to find a replacement board of the same manufacture because most regular desktop pc's the case is made specifically to fit that motherboard.

my original MOBO was made by ASUS, the new one is also an ASUS, both Micro ATX boards.

Im curious, what does maximum memory per slot mean? im thinking of getting one 8 gig DDR3 stick and the specs for the new board says "Maximum memory supported per slot - 32 GB"

will one slot hold an 8 gig stick?

 

[JasonG1985]

That is what i would recommend, most systems don't need more than 8 gigs. Heck i usually max out about 5 gigs

im buying 1 stick of 8 gig DDR3 RAM for this board i just bought

http://www.microcenter.com/product/422578/A55BM-E_Socket_FM2_A55_mATX_AMD_Motherboard

 

[Eggward]

Yes you can have up to 2x16 Dims. Such as 2, 16 gig dims.
So you will be fine.
Hope i was able to answer all your questions.