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| Thread ID: 100749 | 2009-06-19 08:36:00 | Just toying with an upgrade | JJJJJ (528) | Press F1 |
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| 783602 | 2009-06-19 08:36:00 | Can I get away changing just my motherboard and cpu.Will my HD be ok? I'm thinking of a 1366 and i7 in place of 765 and quad core cpu. |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 783603 | 2009-06-19 08:39:00 | If the current one isnt i7 then no, you may have to reformat, you should be able to use the same hdd, if thats what you mean. Depends what ram is in it and what the i7 uses. On whether you have to change the ram as well | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 783604 | 2009-06-19 08:53:00 | Looking to sell the old parts?!? | ZapperBoy10647 (11988) | ||
| 783605 | 2009-06-19 08:59:00 | I hope I can keep my ram. Currently have 4 gigs 0f DDR 3 1600. I notice the 1366 has ram speed listed as 1300. Will the 1600 be OK? I was hoping to get away without reformating hard disk. Just a bios flash |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 783606 | 2009-06-19 09:01:00 | Looking to sell the old parts?!? If a reasonable price is offered I would sell old MB and CPU |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 783607 | 2009-06-19 09:05:00 | No dont think you'll be able to install an i7 mobo and CPU, without reformatting. As the hardware will be different as well. And it may crash if you dont reformat. The ram should be fine (altho this will depend on WHAT i7 mobo you get). I see ASUS have created a new mobo (i7) that supports USB 3 and SATA 3. Only thing is, you probably wont find any hdds or USB devices, that support either in NZ yet. I dont think the mobos are out yet either | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 783608 | 2009-06-19 09:48:00 | What are the specifications? | ZapperBoy10647 (11988) | ||
| 783609 | 2009-06-19 09:57:00 | What are the specifications? Cpu is qx 4650 M/B is asus striker ii extreme Don't get impatient. Nothing's definate yet. I may even get a comllete new computer |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 783610 | 2009-06-19 10:04:00 | Even if you were to sell it here no one would probably have enough money for the CPU! :crying | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 783611 | 2009-06-19 10:41:00 | You'll probably need to reformat, although I've seen people remove the mobo drivers, then install new hardware and install new chipset drivers. Blam |
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