Replacing Mobo

[LoneStrider]

so okay, heres the deal.

currently im running a real crappy mobo, a Fujitsu siemens D1875, socket 478, chipset SiS 648FX, with 2 RAM slots, a bunch of PCI and one AGP slot.

i heard you are able to pretty easily remove the processor from its place of the current mobo and put it in a brand new mobo without too much trouble. however, i am still quite unsure how these things work. is it really that simple as people say? don't i need anything else for it to make it work?
another thing. i will buy a new mobo because it doesnot live up to my expextations, has odd temperature failures, usb disconnection, and faulty music ports. but i have no friggin idea on what one to take. i need your help on that matter. my demands:

- price around 80 - 100 €
- must have at LEAST 2 RAM slots
- MUST have Dual Channel
- must have at least 5 PCI slots.
- MUST have one or more AGP slot (duh.)
- may be handy with onboard sound...
- optional(proirity: of no importance): old joystick connector
- MUST have alot of USB (2.0) ports.
- must have all the normal connector plug-ins.
- must have <insert YOUR recommandation here>


i'm quite keen in finding a new one, a suitable one.

oh, before i forget, here are my specs:

Proccessor unit: intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz HyperThreading Tech
Mobo: SiS (see pageup)
Vidcard: XFX Nvidia 6800GT 256 MB 333
RAM : 2 X 512mb Corsair XMS XLPro 1024 3200pc RAM modules with Dual Channel (currently disabled, damn mobo), Heatsink, TopLeds, and nice black paint :bangin: -_-
Sound: integrated Mobo sound (!!)
Cardreader: yes
USB: alottoffem!
PSU: 450W Coolermaster Real Power 120 MM fan
MOBO cooler: BIG proccessor cooler with big fantube


if you need additional info in helping me out, please ask.

[Fycus]

I would personally recommend any Abit product. I love abit, and their motherboards never have any problems and come with really nice utilities. Since you are looking for a mobo from a UK site, just look for Abit because I do not know of any UK retailers. I have the AI7 pro, but the IC7 is better.

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813127152

[SprigganX]

I would recommend a DFI lanparty motherboard, dont go with ABIT because i have seen too many problems with their chipsets and motherboards being faulty's. The DFI lanparty pro should do you well and is very sexy :thumbup: .

[LoneStrider]

i need more peoples opinion!! thanks.


edit

does someone know if i can just change my motherboard like that, so also chipsets and sockets? (or is the proccessor unit bound only to its given socket and chipset? i don't get shAt from this stuff...help mucho appreciated!



edit

it seems alot of ASUS products pass my demands. someone who has his own opinion on this?

[Nxs]

Change your mobo like what?

[LoneStrider]

replacing it with a new one, using the old processor from the old mobo. and see updated post.

[Nxs]

Yessss, you can do that as long as the new mobo supports the processor you are cramming in it. Keep in mind though, tht with a new mobo, comes reformatting

[GM™]

Originally posted by Nxs@Jul 31 2005, 11:47 PM
Yessss, you can do that as long as the new mobo supports the processor you are cramming in it. Keep in mind though, tht with a new mobo, comes reformatting

Wrong! Changing a motherboard does not mean reformatting! Do you work for PCWorld or something?

If Lonestrider goes out and buys a really nice SiS chipset motherboard he can just swap them over and continue working with his same Windows install.

If he changes motherboard chipsets then he can repair his windows install without the need to format the HDD.

The only thing that stops windows booting will be that the OS cannot start/find the IDE controllers and a couple of other system devices. Repairing the OS will take a few minutes and you will not have to risk losing all your data.

[LoneStrider]

thanks guys! great!

so, GM (or anybody else!), i need your expert help on the matter. say i got this mobo right now.


Fujitsu siemens D1875, socket 478, chipset NB SiS 648FX, SB SiS 964

i got this processor:

Intel pentium 4 Prescott 3000 mhz HT

and i think of getting this board:

Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
(Brand : ASUS
Type : P4P800-E Deluxe
Platform : Socket 478
Chipset : Intel 865PE
Systeem Bus : 800 MHz
Memory : DDR
memory kloksnelheid : 400 MHz
Dual Channel : yes
Video slot : AGP 8X
PCI slot : 5 x
IDE (PATA) : ATA100
IDE (SATA) : Serial ATA150
RAID : RAID 0, 1, 0+1, Multiple RAID
Grafische engine : -
Geluidsweergave : 7.1
LAN : 1000 Mbps
Firewire : 2 x
Formaat : ATX
Uitvoering : Retail
memory slots : 4 x
Printer : 1 x
Serial ports : 1 x
PS/2 ports : 2 x
LAN-ports : 1
S/PDIF out : yes
PATA : 3 x
SATA : 4 x)


is this possible?

[LoneStrider]

Bumbing the thread!

come on people need help!