I would like to upgrade my M3A785GXH/128M mobo.. Need some help on RAM and Graphics

Cobbcj7

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Hi guys..
I am looking to upgrade my current M3A785GXH/128M mobo. I want more RAM and a faster Graphics card.
I currently have the HD-7870 and 8gigs of RAM by 4 sitcks.
The computer still runs games well at almost full graphics, but I still want a boost since I've had this set-up for a while and can get a little laggy here and there.
I have had trouble matching RAM. Last attempt to upgrade to 16gigs with 4 4gig sticks, the comp wouldnt boot. Can you tell me exactly what RAM this thing needs? Or share a link to a page with that exact RAM? 4 4gig sticks
Also, Can I upgrade from the HD7870 which is 2 gigs to a 4 or 6 gig card?? I'm on a budget so I'm looking for a cheap alternative to the big gaming cards.
Thanks!
 

Cobbcj7

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Is there no updated version to those compatible ram sticks?

I have the Quad Core Phenom 2.2ghz or 2.4ghz not 100% sure between those.

Why is more than 8 gigs not necessary? Is there a link to some literature on that?
Thanks gusy
 
2GB per core is pretty well optimum size for a game system, You can follow RAM usage during the game and see if it hits to 100% and everything slows up. Going to faster than 1600MHz is not going to help either even if you manged to make them go faster on that system.
That system of yours is practically dead end as it is. You'd be just throwing money on it without much effect.
 

Cobbcj7

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So I have a computer performance monitor and it shows I am only using 55% RAM while using 100% CPU.... Whats the fix for this??
I have seen the videos on Youtude to disable some running programs, but what else can be done??