Upgrading restarting PC (core2 to i3/i5)?

[imported_Ever]

Okay, my current PC (built in 2007) is restarting constantly, likely due to failing motherboard (I was able to switch the ram slots previously to cause it to stop rebooting) however all 4 ram slots cause a reboot now so, I'm considering upgrading ...

Current PC specs are e6400, ATX board [ECS], 2gb ddr2, Geforce 8600gt.

I generally (very) lightly game, some work on the PC (data entry), as well as lots of multi-tasking (watch a movie, doing some work, etc) ..

I was considering the i3 2100, however the i5 2400 is +$75 .. is it worth the performance? Should I consider micro as it seems to be quite cheaper? And has anyone tried the BIOSTAR TH67+? Essentially, it would likely be replacing the cpu/mobo/memory.

 

[Puppies04]

Go with the I5 it wil last you longer.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Hey, welcome to the forums 🙂

 

[mfenn]

You didn't mention budget, but the below would be a very economical upgrade.

ASRock H67M $85
i3 2100 $125
4GB DDR3 1333 $30 - easily upgrade to 8GB later
Total: $240