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04-11-2006, 11:15 PM
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|  Changing the motherboard? Hey, i was wondering if anyone had any advice in changing the mother board to my computer. I am changing it because it only has a PCI slot. I have found a motherboard that will except all of my other parts requirments, but i know that new cards always seem to give a little bit of trouble. hehe. Will i have to download my drivers again? I know i will have to download Windows again. And also if someone is willing to give the time to help me find a maybe even better motherboard then what ive found. Every comment is appreciated.  "peanut butter jelly time"!! |
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04-11-2006, 11:17 PM
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| Oh and i need help figuring out if the one i have selecte is workable. |
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04-11-2006, 11:18 PM
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| Ich will mehr!  Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fiery depths of Hell
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| what board do you have now? and what are you changing to? |
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04-11-2006, 11:20 PM
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| And, what case and power supply do you have? Is your case ATX form factor compatible or is it a proprietary layout such as Dell, HP, Gateway, etc may use? Mike.
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04-11-2006, 11:20 PM
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| I have the stock board for a HP a1140n i am changing it to a ABIT AA8-3RD EYE Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 925X ATX Intel Motherboard |
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04-11-2006, 11:22 PM
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| i am not sure what the stock one is >.< |
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04-11-2006, 11:36 PM
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| I have never used Abit products and I'm unsure of their stability. My personal preference is Asus. |
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04-11-2006, 11:39 PM
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| Do ou know of any that would be compatale with mine? |
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04-11-2006, 11:40 PM
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| Ill give you the specs. |
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04-11-2006, 11:42 PM
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| When you get the chance, fill out your profile with your system's specs.  |
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04-11-2006, 11:46 PM
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| Using an HP case the thing you need to make sure of is that the new MOBO will fit into the case. In many systems by HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, etc, the case is a non standard size and shape. The layout of the internal mounting points and positioning for the I/O panel may not readily accept the new MOBO. Also, you stated your HP has only 1 PCI slot. Is it a small case? Do you plan to reuse the HP parts in the new ABIT? If so, are you sure the parts will work in the new MOBO? There is a lot to consider before gutting the current system. Mike .
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04-11-2006, 11:48 PM
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| The changes we made are that we added a Radeon 9255 ATI also added 512MB Cosair RAM. look at the HP Pavilion a1140n Desktop PC - Product Specifications in the HP website... or which ones do you need? >.< sorry if i am a pain. |
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04-11-2006, 11:49 PM
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| It may be simpler to get a whole new case entirely, so that your enclosure won't limit your upgrade. |
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04-11-2006, 11:50 PM
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I am not sure that is why i am asking. How would i be able to tell if it fits? | |
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04-11-2006, 11:51 PM
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