Building a Custom PC - Page 4

QT_ · 10-23-2003, 01:47 PM

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If I change out the motherboard, do I have to re-install WinXP Pro?

Probably.

There are ways to change motherboards with Windows installed, but it isn't much fun and the system ends up being very unstable.

/geek

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 01:50 PM

Sorry about all the question.

So, I could add memory to the 96MB of RAM? Like, I could add 512MB of RAM to this motherboard for a total of 608MB?

Bubo · 10-23-2003, 01:51 PM

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What do you use the PCI slots for?

They are slots to expand the capabilities of your computer via add-on cards. Just about every gadget that you can buy which actually performs a function in the computer (except most video cards - they have a special slot all to themselves) will connect via a PCI slot. This includes, but is not limited by, network cards, SCSI cards, TV Tuner cards (although most tuners are now integrated with the video card itself), internal radio cards, and sound cards. Lately a lot of those items are connecting via USB or Firewire, but the majority of the market still connects via PCI.

QT_ · 10-23-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnScott

Sorry about all the question.

So, I could add memory to the 96MB of RAM? Like, I could add 512MB of RAM to this motherboard for a total of 608MB?

No, because there's only 2 RAM slots. Also, it's not a good idea mix new and old RAM. The newer RAM probably has a different timing and will either run very slow and unstable or cause damage to the other RAM.

I don't mind the questions. I love hardware...if you can't already tell.

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 02:01 PM

So I dump the 96MB ram and put in two AMD 512MB ram things?

Bubo · 10-23-2003, 02:01 PM

That would probably be your best bet.

QT_ · 10-23-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnScott

So I dump the 96MB ram and put in two AMD 512MB ram things?

Yeah...those RAM things. LOL!

Yes, you can do that. Make sure it's DDR RAM though.

Pimpen 2010 · 10-23-2003, 02:04 PM

i know how to get a good motherboard, a P4 3.06 GH HT processor, and Win XP (home or pro, not sure), all for just $200. And you dont need a vendors license or anything, but I can not tell how to get it!

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 02:04 PM

But, now I have another question. (We are done with the RAM things.

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What about the processor? Is the processor part of the motherboard, or is it seperate?

Pimpen 2010 · 10-23-2003, 02:06 PM

LMAO. Its s separate chip you plug into the motherboard

QT_ · 10-23-2003, 02:07 PM

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But, now I have another question. (We are done with the RAM things.

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What about the processor? Is the processor part of the motherboard, or is it seperate?

The processor is separate. The only boards that the processors are a part of are the mini ITX.

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 02:15 PM

So I can dump the processor that's in there and install as fast a processor as I want?

Brian · 10-23-2003, 02:16 PM

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 02:19 PM

Bubo · 10-23-2003, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnScott

So I can dump the processor that's in there and install as fast a processor as I want?

Almost. As fast as the motherboard supports.

QT_ · 10-23-2003, 02:31 PM

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So I can dump the processor that's in there and install as fast a processor as I want?

Almost. As fast as the motherboard supports.

Correct. That board should be able to support any processor that has a 266Mhz bus (which is up to an XP 3200).

**John Scott** · 10-23-2003, 02:40 PM

AMD Athlon XP 3200 sounds good. Thanks.

Pimpen 2010 · 10-23-2003, 02:42 PM

Ahh! You shoulda get a Intel P4!

Jazzee · 10-23-2003, 02:45 PM

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Ahh! You shoulda get a Intel P4!

I agree

Brian · 10-23-2003, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QT_

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Originally Posted by JohnScott

So I can dump the processor that's in there and install as fast a processor as I want?

Almost. As fast as the motherboard supports.

Correct. That board should be able to support any processor that has a 266Mhz bus (which is up to an XP 3200).

Oh yeah, can't forget the most important part

I'm known for leaving the important parts out