Looking to Upgrade Motherboard- I have no idea what I'm doing.

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CrackedMarbles

CrackedMarbles

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Hey, I'm in the market for a new motherboard! I've never picked one out before, so I'm beyond baffled and in too rocky of a situation to be able to make any mistakes. I'd really appreciate a hand, thanks! <3

Current Specs-
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T
Motherboard: N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)
RAM: 8 GB, DDR3-1333 (4 sticks)
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 500W
Graphics Card: nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Monitor: HDMI LCD 40" Toshiba Flatscreen Television
Case: Mid-size ATX--

  • Height: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
    Width: 17.78 cm (7 inches)
    Length: 43.18 cm (17 inches)

(Basically everything on this computer, but with an upgraded graphics card and PSU


Approximate Purchase Date: This weekend
Budget Range: ~$150 or less, after shipping.
System Usage: Video games
Parts to Upgrade: Motherboard
Do I need to buy OS: No, I don't think my OS was OEM
Preferred Website for Parts: Newegg.com
Location: Red Oak, Iowa, USA
Brand Preference: None
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (My card has it enabled, but I don't think I use it)
Why I'm Upgrading: My old motherboard died, and I need a replacement.
 
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Your current hard drive has a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 300MB/s.

The motherboard has third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. It has six SATA 6Gb/s ports. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.

Step-by-step instructions on the best method to uninstall and install an AMD processor and heatsink / fan (HSF)
http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/HowToReplaceAMDCPUnHSF.aspx

You might want to use a quality Thermal Interface such as Artic Silver 5...
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CrackedMarbles

CrackedMarbles

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Thanks, I appreciate the quick response!

What's wrong with my hard drive? You want me to replace it with that SSD, I presume? It's kinda small... Am I able to use both simultaneously?
 
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Your current hard drive has a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 300MB/s.

The motherboard has third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. It has six SATA 6Gb/s ports. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.

Step-by-step instructions on the best method to uninstall and install an AMD processor and heatsink / fan (HSF)
http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/HowToReplaceAMDCPUnHSF.aspx

You might want to use a quality Thermal Interface such as Artic Silver 5.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&Tpk=N82E16835100007

Instructions
http://www.arcticsilver.com/methods.html

I believe you would need to remove the wires from the proprietary HP front panel connector to use on the new motherboard.

If you choose to use a SSD, this is an adapter to fit case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994085&Tpk=N82E16817994085
 
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CrackedMarbles

CrackedMarbles

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Thank you so much for being patient with me and helping so thoroughly. I suppose I have one more question- Why exactly do I need a new CPU fan? Will my current one not fit on the new motherboard?
 
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