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SG3-120UK

Hi

 

I have a Compaq SG3-120UK

 

I would like to upgrade the mother board so I can add a couple of graphics cards.

 

What is the easiest option?

 

Thanks

 

Leon56

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Compaq SG3-120UK Product Specifications

http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c02568762

 

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Foxconn H-Aira-RS780L-uATX (Aira-GL8) motherboard

AMD RS780L chipset, AM3 socket

http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-c02556928

NOTICE: This is an inexpensive entry-level uATX motherboard, with NO Graphics card slot !

 

There are a wide variety of uATX (micro ATX) motherboards that could be used.

For Intel processor motherboards, focus on Skylake or Kaby Lake.  

You may find built-in graphics satisfactory with new motherboard.  The processor is the most expensive part !

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaby_Lake

 

Spend 90% of your time RESEARCHING.  This includes potential clearance issues, inside the case,

as well as Front I/O connectors and interfaces to gain maximum usage/enjoyment.

 

There are small computer shops that can be used for advice/assistance for the non-technical (STEM) customer.

Example, Asus H270M Plus (Prime series) 

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-H270M-PLUS/

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