[DeputyDogg]

Hey guys,

I'm planning on upgrading my motherboard this christmas. I need to upgrade my RAM but due a faulty motherboard, I thought I'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Can anyone suggest a decent, reliable motherboard, whilst staying within a fairly modest budget? I'd like something that can support at least 4GB RAM (but if it can take more then great!)

I'm also looking to get a second internal HDD (1TB - SATA) - can anyone recommend a reliable model? Again, if it saves on the pennies, fantastic! But obviously I'd prefer reliability over price.

I only ask because I'm easily confused about all the specs/requirements etc. and know I'll end up picking the wrong hardware

My current CPU is a Pentium D. I don't mind buying a bundle with a new processor for convenience sakes, but equally if I can save some cash and keep my current cpu thats fine too.

Also for your own notes: I have a Coolmaster CM690 chassis, an nVidia GeForce 9500GT GPX, and a 450W Corsair PSU.

Any suggestions are welcome! Cheers all!

[bigbear]

It would help to inform us of the budget you would like to stay within
I would suggest you are looking for new mobo,cpu and ram the rest of the system looks ok

[DeputyDogg]

I don't really know what a decent motherboard costs. I guess, i total, I don't really want to go over £250 (about $350?). But will stretch it a little further if I think it's worth it. Cheers for any suggestions all!