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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: swoopy on January 16, 2003, 01:00:08 AM

Title: Upgrading Processor and Motherboard
Post by: swoopy on January 16, 2003, 01:00:08 AM

Im thinking of buying a new processor and motherboard. The ones i am thinking of having are the

P4 2.40B 512KB S478 Box 533FSB  £150

And
the Intel 850e motherboard.


The system i have now is 3-4 years old its a

Gateway 550 WEB
P3 550
386 Ram
Geforce3
Full tower case

any help will be much appriciated, also will that motherboard fit in my case?.

Title: Upgrading Processor and Motherboard
Post by: Puck on January 16, 2003, 10:40:11 AM

Gateway cases are notorious for being proprietary.  Make sure it's a standard ATX.

Title: Upgrading Processor and Motherboard
Post by: swoopy on January 16, 2003, 11:40:32 AM

I got the largest case the one with 3 cdrom spaces.

hope i dont have to buy a new case:(

Title: Upgrading Processor and Motherboard
Post by: Mathman on January 16, 2003, 02:24:39 PM

I just got a new case with 3 fans and a 350W power supply for $70.  I am sure you could find one comparable even cheaper.

Title: Upgrading Processor and Motherboard
Post by: mason22 on January 16, 2003, 03:15:45 PM

these guys are pretty helpful

http://www.sharkyextreme.com

look for the budget system articles (usually along the left hand side). even the highend systems can shed some light on different components.