Need Advice Regarding Replacing Motherboard And Cpu

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by avz10, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. avz10

    avz10 Private E-2

    I want to replace the motherboard/CPU of my desktop computer, as there are often problems that need to be fixed.

    Currently, I have the following:
    • Motherboard: MSI H61M-P21(B3)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz
    • 2x 8GB RAM
    • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
    • AVerMedia A323 MiniCard Hybrid ATSC (Used very occasionally)
    • 3x internal 1TB HDDs
    • DVD Drive

    I use a laptop at work, but at home, I use the desktop for office work, mail, web browsing, photo and video editing (Photoshop and Premiere Pro). Windows 10 is the OS and I think Photoshop and Premiere Pro are the 2 programmes needing most memory. I do not play games. My video, picture and music collection is stored on a 1 TB drive. I only use one monitor.

    A dealer suggested the following Core i5 8400 Pro Upgrade Kit (MSI B360M BAZOOKA USB 3.1 Motherboard + Intel 8th Gen Core i5 8400 Up to 4.0GHz CPU + 16GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM)

    I have approximately USD500 to spend.

    With the above in mind, what are possibilities that I can consider?
     

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