Only upgrading the MOBO +CPU

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 10:37 AM

hey ya'll, my computer has been going devilishly slow as of late, and i don't have the coin to buy an entirely new computer, however I was thinking that i could solely uprgrade the motherboard and the processor, and keep the rest of my components the same. Does anyone know if this can be done, and if it can, how hard is it (what steps will i need to take) and so on. I suspect cpugenius will help on this on, but anyone else who knows about this, please offer some insight as well. My computer as is, is a p3 733mhz, 512mb sd100 ram, geforce mx440 (i think_ 64mb video card. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
J

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 10:50 AM

oh, im also runnin windows xp pro

**cpugeniusmv** · February 16th, 2003, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by chipperrox
hey ya'll, my computer has been going devilishly slow as of late, and i don't have the coin to buy an entirely new computer, however I was thinking that i could solely uprgrade the motherboard and the processor, and keep the rest of my components the same. Does anyone know if this can be done, and if it can, how hard is it (what steps will i need to take) and so on. I suspect cpugenius will help on this on, but anyone else who knows about this, please offer some insight as well. My computer as is, is a p3 733mhz, 512mb sd100 ram, geforce mx440 (i think_ 64mb video card. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
J

it can be done...

0. Since you are using windows xp, you will probably have to reinstall and, if legitimate, reactivate. BACKUP EVERYTHING OF IMPORTANCE before you get going.

1. buy new mobo/cpu...i would also reccomend buying new ram, because the pc100 will most definately slow you down with new stuff.

2. take everything out of the case, install the mobo/cpu/ram/everything else.

3. boot it up! it wouldn't surprise me if windows didn't start, that's why i told you to back everything up ;-)

any additional questions...bring 'em on :cross

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 10:57 AM

alrighty then, but what if (hypothetically speaking) my windows copy wasnt exactly legit? and what if i havent edxactly remembered where i put the cd? and shouldnt it just boot up anyway? why wouldnt it boot?

**cpugeniusmv** · February 16th, 2003, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by chipperrox
alrighty then, but what if (hypothetically speaking) my windows copy wasnt exactly legit? and what if i havent edxactly remembered where i put the cd? and shouldnt it just boot up anyway? why wouldnt it boot?

it wouldn't boot because in xp, even if it is 'cracked' it still won't boot if any significant hardware has changed...or at least not in my experience. i could be wrong, you should give it a try anyway.

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 11:06 AM

hmmm I just dont want a ozzy ozbourne (veggietative-half-retarded) computer

**cpugeniusmv** · February 16th, 2003, 11:07 AM

well, if you need windows...i think i remember where you put your cd. ;-)

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 11:14 AM

well if i decide to do it- i may enlist your help for finding it.... but thanks man

**isus** · February 16th, 2003, 11:25 AM

haha.

yes, if you are upgrading past a p3, then definitely upgrade the ram. i wouldnt even wanna imagine running a p4 or athlon xp on that...

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 11:38 AM

yea i know
but i have another question. My 733mhz cpu sucks. yea. but if i just wanted to upgrade the cpu, how much higher can i go? and is it possible to take the cpu+heatsink off without damaging anything?

**cpugeniusmv** · February 16th, 2003, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by chipperrox
yea i know
but i have another question. My 733mhz cpu sucks. yea. but if i just wanted to upgrade the cpu, how much higher can i go? and is it possible to take the cpu+heatsink off without damaging anything?

the top speed depends on which mobo you currently have, check the documentation or the manufacturer's website...

as for taking the heatsink/cpu off

yep. you can do it.

**Theinfamousone** · February 16th, 2003, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by cpugeniusmv
well, if you need windows...i think i remember where you put your cd. ;-)

WA HA HA HA

**chipperrox** · February 16th, 2003, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by cpugeniusmv
the top speed depends on which mobo you currently have, check the documentation or the manufacturer's website...

as for taking the heatsink/cpu off

yep. you can do it.

ya man, i meant to tell you. My motherboard- the asus cuv-nt. Doesnt exist. According to their website
I couldnt find any documentation on it at all!