Sajin

Sushihunter

Motherboard - GA-Z170X-GAMING 7 - http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-z170x-gaming-7-lga-43-113385.htm
CPU - BX80662G4500 - http://www.ncix.com/detail/intel-pentium-processor-g4500-3m-c6-116973.htm
DDR4 RAM - F4-2400C15D-8GVR - http://www.ncix.com/detai...gb-2x4gb-8d-111404.htm

 
So... Any thoughts on this combo of parts as the basis for a new computer system?

I think those parts are just fine. Getting a better cpu would help speed up your video editing.

Sajin: Thanks, I quite agree with you about the CPU - The only reason I'm looking at the G4500 is to get a system up and running as quickly and cheaply as possible. Once that is accomplished, I plan to save up and get a better, faster CPU like an i5 or i7.
 
The constant freezing and crashing is driving me crazy. I'm also fearful of a total failure of the MB which would cut me off from my banking, prevent me from doing research on my new computer components, and everything else I do with my computer.
 
I have webpages that are so incredibly slow to load. Even Drudge Report which is designed to be fast loading takes almost as long to load as it's refresh rate.

Update - October 29, 2016
 
Not too much to report, but that should change soon...
 
Found a used LGA775 Motherboard, CPU, RAM, and an Antec case on Craigslist for $70.

Gigabyte GA-965P-S3, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (@2.1 Ghz), a heatsink and fan, and a couple sticks of DDR2 RAMs (2 GB I think). 
 
Not exactly what I'm looking for, but it should give me a stable platform to work with until I can save up my nickels to get the LGA1151 system I'm craving.
 
Should be in my possession by tomorrow.
 
Plans are to swap out the CPU for my Q6600 quad core, and the RAM for my OCZ or G.Skill RAM. Once I get it up and running I'll sell off the old parts to recover some cost to put toward the 1151.
 

Update - October 30, 2016
 
Good news!
 
Got the new (used) Motherboard, CPU, RAM & case about 3 hours ago.
Everything looks good with the exception of a case fan that appears to be DOA. Luckily, I have a couple of good case fans to replace it with.
 
The MB and everything else was already mounted in the case, but I had to pull the MB out because whoever installed it missed a couple of mounting point screws. I installed some new brass mounts for it and re-installed the MB back into the case.
I have also pulled the RAM which turned out to only be 2 X 1GB modules of OCZ PC2 6400 Gold. They will be listed on Craigslist as soon as I can get around to it.
Also pulled the CPU, (Core2 Duo 6400 - 2.13 GHz) and Cooler, and replaced with my Q6800 Quad Core and cooler.
 
I pulled the front panel off of the case and there is room there for 2 case fans, but they are not 80 or 120mm - looks like maybe 90mm, but I haven't measured it. I've got boxes full of fans, but nothing in that size.
 
I'm just taking a bit of a break now before I pull the Antec 650 Watt PSU out of the old case and move it into the new one. Then, I guess I'll have to pull a DVD player out of my operational computer and install it into the new case. After that, assuming it fires up, I should be set to install a new system onto the WD500 HD (already installed).
 
I'll post some photos soon...
 
More good news...
 
Just powered it up. Fans spin, video works, boots up. I haven't plugged in a keyboard or mouse yet, and there is no system on the HD.
Just found an SATA LG DVD burner, and will hook that up in the next few minutes and then install System 7 on the HD...
 
 

Even more good news...
 
Ran MemTest86 and got one good pass with no errors. 
 
Hooked up mouse & keyboard.
Now installing Windows 7 Ultimate.

Nice. Keep us posted.