Opinion on MoBo upgrade?

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I have a computer than recently had the faulty motherboard replaced, and consequently the CPU as well. The problem with this was that the guy screwed us and downgraded the parts to ones nearly 10 years old and so the computer runs... well, badly. I'm looking to upgrade these parts (having my boyfriend do the actual work this time) and just need some input on what I've chosen. I'm not looking to make this computer great, I just want it up more up to date on a bit of a budget. 

For the new processor I'm going with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106013
I have a similar processor (A4-3420) in another computer and regardless that this is discontinued, I'm content with the price and that it will perform well enough for basic use.

For RAM, I'd prefer going with 8GB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220692

My concern mainly lies with the motherboard I choose. The original motherboard that was in the computer was an HP M2N78-LA (Viola) which was notorious for it's bad chipset:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c01421635&lc=en

I'm not sure which motherboard of these two would be the better option compared to what the computer originally had in the first place. Again, not looking for great, just more up-to-date:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157277
Or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130641

Thanks for any input

? · Accepted Answer

I'm not really sure why you would need 8 GB of RAM for performing basic tasks. Just get 4 GB.

Also, the first motherboard has reviews saying that it was broken as soon as they received it. The second one has more features and is a better overall motherboard.

? · Answer

i am going to make it short and straightforward .. Get the Intel center i5 2500k alongside with ASUS P8Z68-V professional .. which will be an extremely good mix at a sensible value .. This mobo has the present and large useful houses ... ASUS mobos have better useful houses and construct high quality than MSI forums as I truthfully have considered in maximum information superhighway sites ... best of success ...

Krit · Answer

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