Is this a good deal and will it work well?

Question/Help/Troubleshooting

Sorry as I'm not knowleagble of the current state of computer parts, but I've been using the same computer set up since 2019. Only upgrading the ram to 16gb and the gpu to a GTX 1080 in that time. My friend is offering me his CPU and motherboard for $250. Is this a good deal and would it be compatible with my current set up? My ccomputer has served me well but has started to fall fast behind new games and even freezes up once in awhile when handling multiple programs. I mainly use my computer for gaming and 3D modeling. Thank you for any advice!

CurrentNew
CPUIntel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-CoreAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212
MotherboardGigabyte B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151Asus Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4
RAMCrucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL15
StorageCrucial MX500 500 GB 2.5"
GPUZotac MINI GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
Power SupplyCorsair CX550M 550 W
MonitorAcer XF270HU 27.0" 2560 x 1440 144 Hz

Posted Feb 16, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC

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