Computer Upgrade

[paul.deitch]

One of my computers used for backup with a Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H motherboard dates from 2011. It has an SSD and Win10.
Yes it's time to upgrade.
But I'd like to keep the case, psu, SSD and the 20GB of ram if possible.
Can I assume that all the connectors on a new motherboard will be compatible with the existing ancilliaries.
Is there any way I can easily check this?

I should add that the other 2 computers here are less than 3 years old and were bought as complete units.
Thanks

[jimmyjimjim]

paul.deitch said:

But I'd like to keep the case, psu, SSD and the 20GB of ram if possible.
Can I assume that all the connectors on a new motherboard will be compatible with the existing ancilliaries.
Is there any way I can easily check this?

I should add that the other 2 computers here are less than 3 years old and were bought as complete units.
Thanks

I would assume that the SSD would be fine - but check if it's SATA or m.2. The newer NVMe interface used by M.2 drives (basically connects directly to the motherboard) will be a lot quicker.
SATA data and power cables haven't changed. BUT - newer drives will be a LOT quicker than a 14 year old SSD. Buy a new drive - if you have to have the old drive, attach it as a second drive.
14 year old RAM will be DDR3. We're now on DDR5. Bin it. There won't be a modern motherboard that takes it.
That leaves the PSU. Which is probably ok. The 24/20+4 pin ATX standard hasn't changed, though it may be looking for additional power connectors to the board. When you have a new mobo in mind, see what it needs, then check the PSU cables. SATA power is the same. However, supplemental graphics cards need additional power lines that your PSU may not have. If of course, you go with integrated graphics and don't need more power, you should be fine. If you do want a powerful graphics card, your current PSU will quite possibly not be up to the task.

TL:DR, 14 year old components are old.

[Mr Pointy]

I'd agree, all the bits are well out of date. Bin it & buy something refurbished off ebay or Dell's dent & scratch site.

[paul.deitch]

OK thanks for the helpful info I know what I have to do now - haha.

[Merry]

I got into this with similar vintage kit.

I ended up binning the lot, only the case remained the same. Even the cooling fans seem to have moved to a 4 pin header, rather than the old 3 pin.

Start again, you'll end up with a much better PC.

[Derek Smith]

Merry said:

I got into this with similar vintage kit.

I ended up binning the lot, only the case remained the same. Even the cooling fans seem to have moved to a 4 pin header, rather than the old 3 pin.

Start again, you'll end up with a much better PC.

I endorse this. I patched and plastered an old PC. I gave up in the end and went for a self-build. It was remarkable in comparison.