dannyt Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 This question is for all of you computer geniuses. I have a Pentium 4, 2.0 ghz processor. I feel like the processor and the motherboard could use replacing. My question is how big of a deal is replacing that stuff? Can I simply find new items and plug and play? Or is there something more to it. Also, will changing the motherboard and processor mess up all my existing programs, applications, and setting? Will I have to reinstall everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 When you upgrade your hardware it often doesn't mess things up, more often it makes the program function faster and better, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 excellent, that's good news. So what do you recommend? I'm guessing I should find a motherboard that is compatible with my video card and things like that. And for the processor I guess I should just get what I like? Really, I'm uneducated on this topic. But I'm learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 When you get a new processor, you have to get one that fits in the socket type that your motherboard uses. Is your computer a custom built PC or is it a market PC like Dell, Gateway, Compaq, HP, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Dell 4500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 With that PC I am not sure with the motherboard but here's the processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819116215 It has to be either a Northwood or a Williamette chip, but this is the fastest one that will most likely fit in your CPU slot. However, keep in mind that when you do choose to install the CPU, be very very careful, as if you bend one of the pins on the chip, your CPU will not work AT all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawhitham Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 This question is for all of you computer geniuses. I have a Pentium 4, 2.0 ghz processor. I feel like the processor and the motherboard could use replacing. My question is how big of a deal is replacing that stuff? Can I simply find new items and plug and play? Or is there something more to it. Also, will changing the motherboard and processor mess up all my existing programs, applications, and setting? Will I have to reinstall everything? sounds like an old machine Memory will most likely not work (bus speed) New computers mainly use SATA Hard drive and CD drives, so if you have IDE you will have to replace them or get an IDE controller card Also new computer use PCIe video cards now so if you have a AGP card you will have to upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawhitham Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 sorry just read it was a dell 4500 You will need new memory It is an IDE bus, so you will need at least one SATA HD and a controller card It also has an APG video card so once again you will need to upgrade you will also need a new Case and power supply, Dell used a non stand power supply pin configuration, & Dell makes it close to impossible to put a different mother board in there cases (also non standard) basically your screwed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 I just recently upgraded my dvd drive to an LG DVD Ram. I have increased the memory to 1 gig. I have an ATI 9600 video card. I have also put in an additional 127 GB hard drive to go along with the original HD. Thanks fellas for the info fellas. I was thinking there was more to it than plug and play. So if I didn't upgrade the motherboard could I still put the above mentioned processor in? It's all perfect for MVP however. I'm able to play on the highest video settings with no glitches at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaPa Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 you can upgrade your processor without upgrading your motherboard easily. Just make sure its the same socket type and maker sure you get the right Heat sink. Also it is key that if you do this yourself you get a set of computer tools and step by step instructions (that is if you've never done anything liek this before.) It is very easy to **** up a new processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 i see, thanks. I wonder then if the extra .8 ghz I'd get is worth the hassel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 .8ghz is a helluva lot, I noticed a big difference when I went from 1.86 to 2.14, and I mean it was a big difference. Also, you'll probably be going from a single core to a dual core so that itself is a tremendous difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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