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CyberMystic

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Hello, I was wondering if perhaps someone could assist me in picking a new motherboard for my computer. I would like the names of any motherboards which could be installed into my system and allow it to work very well. I use this computer for gaming and video making purposes. My old Gigabyte motherboard got fried somehow so I am now looking for a replacement. I cannot perform a Diagnostics on my computer because it will not power up. But I can list some of the most important components. I am still pretty new to computers, I have only ever messed with power supplies so all the other computer hardware leaves me a bit clueless right now. But I am willing to learn how to do everything correctly. I do not wish to take my computer to Geek Squad because I would like to save money. All I need is a motherboard replacement and I think the computer should be good to go. I do not know how to replace a motherboard though but I figure it can be done with some video watching and some tutorials.

These are the hardware/software components I know the computer has:
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W Power Supply
AMD FX-Series FX-6100(3.3GHz)
8GB DDR3 2TB HDD+120GB SSD HDD Capacity
Windows 8
AMD Radeon HD 7770 1GB

I managed to find the exact computer that I purchased. This is my computer all the specs are as it shows except for the power supply which I replaced as soon as I purchased it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227436

I don't know if the motherboard it came with is powerful enough for my gaming and my video making. If it really is then I will purchase the same one it had installed before. Please help me find a motherboard for my computer. It has been broken for about a month now and I now have some money to spend into fixing it. I want to get it fixed so I can get back to what I enjoy doing. Thanks for taking the time to read my cry for help. :)
 
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reyesz3
you have a mATX board which narrows down alot of boards to just 4 possible options.

however, your RAM is the only variable thats stopping you from using a different motherboard, its not compatible with the other three. So unless you're planning to change your ram, you're better off buying the same motherboard you had previously.

From what i can see your motherboard is actually really good and theres absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing it again.

one piece of advice i can give to you about your system is that your power supply is quite high for what you have, your system could easily run off 400w. you should probably find a less powerful PSU with an 80+ bronze certified PSU.
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do you know what ram you have? what company? model number?
 
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CyberMystic

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No sorry, I am not sure what Ram I have. I just know I have 2 Ram sticks at 4 GB each. Total of 8 GB.
 
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the thing is if you do get another motherboard you have to make sure the ram is compatible with that particular motherboard otherwise your PC won't even boot up. if you can take the ram out and have a look to see if it has a model number on it.
 
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CyberMystic

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Alright I took out the Ram. This is what it reads:

AD3U1333W4G9-B
DDR3 1333(9) 4GX8 U-DIMM
10242398
 
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sorry for the late reply i'll have a look now for a compatible motherboard
 
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you have a mATX board which narrows down alot of boards to just 4 possible options.

however, your RAM is the only variable thats stopping you from using a different motherboard, its not compatible with the other three. So unless you're planning to change your ram, you're better off buying the same motherboard you had previously.

From what i can see your motherboard is actually really good and theres absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing it again.

one piece of advice i can give to you about your system is that your power supply is quite high for what you have, your system could easily run off 400w. you should probably find a less powerful PSU with an 80+ bronze certified PSU.
 
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A PSU only provides the amount of power required by attached components. He could have installed a 1200W monster of a PSU, and it would not harm any attached parts. Of course it would be inefficient operating at a tiny fraction of its capacity, and it would have been a big waste to buy it in the first place, but it would not cause any harm.
Replacing a motherboard typically requires buying a new Windows license.
Before you do that, I'm curious as to what has convinced you the motherboard is fried. How long ago did you buy this system? A system not powering on could easily be a PSU problem. The PSU-shaped object that came with it, although crappy and probably only good for 300W, would be enough to at least test your other parts. Do you still have it?
 
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