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| Thread ID: 99167 | 2009-04-22 11:08:00 | Changing motherboard keeping CPU, HOW ? | kallai28 (14798) | Press F1 |
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| 767562 | 2009-04-22 11:08:00 | Hi guys ! I've been here a few weeks ago, and i needed to come back, for more help . Hoping someone can help me! I have a Packard Bell type of desktop computer . Cpu: intel 4 515, Prescott, socket 775LGA, technology 90nm, 2 . 93GHZ Mainboard: intel D915GWK, AAC 88920-100 I would like to change my mainboard ,cos the integrated videocard, and the memory (prices, speed,limit) drive me crazy! I spent half a day to find out what kinda mainboard would be good for me and can fit my current (as above) CPU! The websites talking about basically everything, like dual, not dual . . . . . don't know ! Could someone help me to find a descent "newer" mainboard please! Thanks Steven from CHCH |
kallai28 (14798) | ||
| 767563 | 2009-04-22 11:21:00 | How much do you want to spend? Hmm looks like that system uses DDR 400 . You could probably get a mobo that supports DDR 2 ram . But you'll have to buy ram as well . Since DDR 400 wont fit You may have to replace the case as well . Since a replacement may not fit I think a 90 nm CPU will work on a mobo that normally supports 45nm CPU's And since you dont want to use onboard video, you'll also have to buy a separate videocard |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 767564 | 2009-04-22 11:33:00 | Your current motherboard has PCI express so you can add on in Get this motherboard: qmb.co.nz Run Everest a find out the size of your motherboard MATX/ATX etc and buy a compatible one that will fit in your case. Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 767565 | 2009-04-22 19:57:00 | I have that exact same machine as a spare in my garage for testing things on be aware that it is a Packard bell and that it is difficult to get stuff to match up on it. I tried putting in a socket 775 dual core and it wouldn't work even with the latest bios. To get the motherboard drivers or bios updates go here (support.packardbell.com) site is in German but i managed to navigate it to download them. As far as I could find it was the only site with them on. It's not a full ATX size either it is smaller I think form memory it is a MATX. Also mine doesn't have integrated graphics it has a PCI graphics card. There is no integrated graphics listed either | gary67 (56) | ||
| 767566 | 2009-04-23 08:38:00 | I tried to inrease RAM for my computer, but could not get DDR anywhere. Everybody says that they have only DDR2. :( | Lumber Joe (14835) | ||
| 767567 | 2009-04-24 05:03:00 | I tried to inrease RAM for my computer, but could not get DDR anywhere. Everybody says that they have only DDR2. :( Still available (any descent PC Store can get it) www.pricespy.co.nz or trademe |
sroby (11519) | ||
| 767568 | 2009-04-24 08:12:00 | Its still available, buts its quite expensive, since manfacturers are making it any more, so there is a greater demand. Blam |
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