Need to upgrade CybertronPC Patriot GM1293D Desktop

[Saint]

I HAVE A 1 YEAR OLD CybertronPC Patriot GM1293D Desktop computer and would like to speed it up if it's not going to cost to much, I am in Canada and would like to buy any upgrades in Canada.

I would like to up grade the memory, I have 8 gigs in the computer now. What kind of memory do I need to buy.

Also would like to up grade the processor to a faster one. What kind of processor can I install.

This is the system info.

System: AMD A4-5300 3.40GHz Dual-Core | AMD A55 Chipset | 8GB DDR3 | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 8.1 64-bit
Graphics: Radeon HD 7480D GPU | 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Drive | Audio: 8 Channel | Gigabit LAN | Keyboard and Mouse with Scroll Wheel
Expansion Bays/ Slots Total(Free): 4(3) Ext. 5.25-Inch | 6(5) Int. 3.5-Inch / 2.5-Inch | 1(0) PCI | 1(1) PCI-E x1 | 1(1) PCI-E x16 | 2(1) DIMM 240P
Connectivity: 1ea. PS/ 2 Mouse/ Keyboard | 6x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/ 100/ 1000 | 802.11b/ g/ n Wireless | Audio | 1x VGA | 1x HDMI
Chassis: Aerocool Strike-X One Gaming Mid-Tower with 400 Watt Power Supply

Any information on how to upgrade and where to buy the upgrades in Canada would be Appreciated.
If I can get the upgrades on Amazon.ca it would be great ???
Steve

 

[n9mxq]

Memory and processor upgrades will be dictated by the motherboard. If it can't handle a quad core, you can't put it in. Find your motherboard model number (usually printed by the power connector) and go from there. You can look up the motherboard and find out specs for processor and memory.

As for the where to buy.. Can't help there.

 

[Saint]

Motherboard

The Mother board installed is MSI-A68HM-E33 V2
Steve

 

[n9mxq]

LMGTFY

 

[toastycookies]

The Mother board installed is MSI-A68HM-E33 V2
Steve

Here's the fastest processor and ram you can upgrade to. I would highly suggest getting an SSD to load at least your system on as well as you will notice much faster load times than with that hard drive you are currently using.

CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Thermal-Solution-AD880KXBJCSBX/dp/B01BPEZ5P4

RAM:
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2x8GB-17000-Desktop/dp/B00D7EL0PK

SSD:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-PRO-2-5-Inch-MZ-7KE256BW/dp/B00LMXBOP4/

 

[Saint]

Information

Here's the fastest processor and ram you can upgrade to. I would highly suggest getting an SSD to load at least your system on as well as you will notice much faster load times than with that hard drive you are currently using.

CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Thermal-Solution-AD880KXBJCSBX/dp/B01BPEZ5P4

RAM:
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2x8GB-17000-Desktop/dp/B00D7EL0PK

SSD:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-PRO-2-5-Inch-MZ-7KE256BW/dp/B00LMXBOP4/

Thank you for taking the time to find everything for me and finding everything on Amazon.ca for me. I was not Shure what to look for, thank you.
Steve

 

[toastycookies]

Thank you for taking the time to find everything for me and finding everything on Amazon.ca for me. I was not Shure what to look for, thank you.
Steve

Not a problem. I can't stress enough how much faster your system will load/run once you install your OS (Windows) at the very least on a SSD to boot from.

Also, make sure you upgrade your bios to the latest version BEFORE installing your new CPU.

BIOS driver should be here:
https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/support/A68HM-E33-V2.html

 

[Saint]

info

Not a problem. I can't stress enough how much faster your system will load/run once you install your OS (Windows) at the very least on a SSD to boot from.

Also, make sure you upgrade your bios to the latest version BEFORE installing your new CPU.

BIOS driver should be here:
https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/support/A68HM-E33-V2.html

Ok thanks for the information.
Steve