I'm a muppet

Tr1gg0R · 23 Jul 2016 at 20:48

Hi guys, hope someone can help me.

I've never built or even opened up a PC before. I bought a 2nd hand basic rig locally and want to make some changes to it. First thing I did was bought 16gb of RAM only to find it doesn't fit the motherboard. I'd like to find out what motherboard my RAM is built to fit as I'd rather replace the motherboard than buy RAM again made to fit the out of date motherboard. Does anyone know how I can find out what board would accept my RAM?

It's hyperx fury HX318C10FRK2/16.

The GPU is a GeForce 7300 gt - I ran a benchmark test and it scored terribly, is that just because it's old tech? I've tried running two games on lowest settings and they were both completely unplayable, barely any response at all. Move the mouse and the screen would move 3-4 seconds later etc.

So I plan to buy a new motherboard and new GPU. If I'm getting a new MB will I need a new processor? Current processor is a 2.8ghz.... Ah I can't remember... Pendium? Something like that..?

Tr1gg0R · 23 Jul 2016 at 21:03

About £300 all in. Not sure what size it is - it's a large tower so guess most sizes would fit.. How would I find out? Don't know what make or model the psu is - that's the box at the bottom that the power cable goes into right? Sorry for noobness.

Tr1gg0R · 23 Jul 2016 at 21:25

Great will do that a little later or first thing - thanks for your help so far.

Tr1gg0R · 24 Jul 2016 at 09:27

Thanks guys - it's a Chinese tower, not sure of the male but model is Q7. It's clearly outdated. Here are some pics.

All I can see on PSU is 'enermax'.

EDIT - pics not working?

Tr1gg0R · 24 Jul 2016 at 09:59

Thanks again.... So new motherboard and CPU as a minimum - probably a new GPU.

I need to find what motherboard would fit my RAM then move on to picking a CPU from there. Any ideas on how to work out which mobos would fit my RAM? Would it be worth starting over completely and going new PSU too? Guess the one in there is just as outdated as everything else.

Tr1gg0R · 24 Jul 2016 at 10:21

Thanks RJC - not many forums for any purpose in which people are willing to put things on a plate for brand new members. Thank you very much.

I don't doubt you for a minute but for peace of mind how can I tell that the linked mobo will take my RAM? Is it a sure thing due to being up to date or are some sticks built for different brands of mobo?

Tr1gg0R · 24 Jul 2016 at 10:22

new boy said:
I know this probably isn't what you want to hear, but its probably just worth starting over again to be honest.

The GPU is defiantly not worth bothering with, it is very very old, and a low end card when it was new.

A core 2 duo era pentium dual core isn't really going to do much for you, and at best you could be a core 2 quad into the motherboard but I'm really not sure its going to be worth it.

I would consider scrapping the lot and using your new ram on a new build... Sorry

Thanks for your thoughts - I completely agree! Well at least I have the case
EDIT - also I live just outside W-S-M!