Hello,
Firstly I'm a complete beginner when it comes to building computers. I've taken them apart and replaced components but I've never built one myself from scratch. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU, RAM and Motherboard but I'm looking for some guidance regarding the compatibility of each component.
The only part I've ordered and got ready to fit at the moment is the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Desktop CPU - AM4/Hex Core/GHz/16MB/65W.
Am I right in thinking I'll need a motherboard with an AM4 slot and also one that supports DDR4? (as I'll be upgrading from DDR3). Is there anything else I need to consider when looking for a motherboard or is it just the compatibility with the RAM and CPU? Will I have to consider power supply at all?
Thanks in advance for the help and guidance.
*EDIT* I've been looking at this motherboard in particular. (I'm on a bit of a budget so I'm avoiding stuff that's expensive. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-prime-b350-plus-amd-b350-s-am4-ddr4-sata3-m2-pcie-sata-2-way-crossfire-realtek-lan-usb-31-a-atx
Mark
Here's my current build:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 15063) (15063.rs2_release.170317-1834)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7721
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD A8-6600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~3.9GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16326MB RAM
Page File: 10968MB used, 21741MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DxDiag Version: 10.00.15063.0000 64bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 750 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device
Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 10181 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2017 MB
Shared Memory: 8163 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: M2262D
Monitor Id: GSM5755
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (59.934Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Firstly I'm a complete beginner when it comes to building computers. I've taken them apart and replaced components but I've never built one myself from scratch. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU, RAM and Motherboard but I'm looking for some guidance regarding the compatibility of each component.
The only part I've ordered and got ready to fit at the moment is the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Desktop CPU - AM4/Hex Core/GHz/16MB/65W.
Am I right in thinking I'll need a motherboard with an AM4 slot and also one that supports DDR4? (as I'll be upgrading from DDR3). Is there anything else I need to consider when looking for a motherboard or is it just the compatibility with the RAM and CPU? Will I have to consider power supply at all?
Thanks in advance for the help and guidance.
*EDIT* I've been looking at this motherboard in particular. (I'm on a bit of a budget so I'm avoiding stuff that's expensive. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-prime-b350-plus-amd-b350-s-am4-ddr4-sata3-m2-pcie-sata-2-way-crossfire-realtek-lan-usb-31-a-atx
Mark
Here's my current build:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 15063) (15063.rs2_release.170317-1834)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7721
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD A8-6600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~3.9GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16326MB RAM
Page File: 10968MB used, 21741MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DxDiag Version: 10.00.15063.0000 64bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 750 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device
Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 10181 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2017 MB
Shared Memory: 8163 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: M2262D
Monitor Id: GSM5755
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (59.934Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
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