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43151	2002-04-10 21:06:00	I have a p111 comp. with an Intel SE440bx-2 motherboard. As it uses a slot 1 processor it can not be upgraded, so I am thinking of replacing the mb and cpu. I plan on useing a P4 2000 cpu with a mb that supports PC133 ram. I forget the chipset model at the moment.All other components are very up to date so I don't feel like throwing them out. My main concern is the power supply. I understand the p.4 needs a different voltage to the p.3. I assume the power supply can be replaced. Is there any problem doing this? I'm a bit dubious about playing with something I know nothing about. Someone told me the Athlon processor uses the same voltage as the P.3. Is this the case? Would this mean just a mb swap? Am I being realistic or will I blow the whole thing up.I know I could get someone to do it for me,BUT I want to do it myself. Any help or suggestions would be realy appreciated.By the way, I am over 70 years old. Thanks, Jack Gruschow	Guest (0)
43152	2002-04-10 21:30:00	Yes the powersupply can be unscrewed and replaced. If getting a P4 I personally would be much more inclined to get one with DDR-SDRAM as opposed to SDR-SDRAM. As it will be a lot faster.' With the P4 itself go for a Northwood possible. JM	Guest (0)
43153	2002-04-10 21:34:00	Power supplies are usually bolted or screwed in though I have seen one that was not only screwed but soldered as well making removal somewhat difficult. If you are replacing the power supply I would suggest going for a minimum of 300w.	Guest (0)
43154	2002-04-11 03:05:00	I would personally get an AMD 2000XP Athlon to go in that system, and I would personally also choose DDR ram for it's speed. I have 512mb of SDram and it is still a bit slow.	Guest (0)
43155	2002-04-11 04:16:00	Yes, but what voltage does the duron run at. Can I use my current power supply or do I have to changeit? I agree about the ram,but I have 1024 megs of pc100 and Pc 130 (mixed). It was all bought before the price dive.Over $1000's worth and I am not going to throw it away. J.G.	Guest (0)
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