Most I've done to my computer before is upgrade Video Card and RAM, how hard is installing new MOBO and Processor by myself?
Most I've done to my computer before is upgrade Video Card and RAM, how hard is installing new MOBO and Processor by myself?
not very hard just watch some videos and read you mobo manual. should be simple.
Neither is too difficult assuming you can follow the installation manual. There's several videos on Youtube that cover the basics of assembling a computer that you can watch to see how simple the process really is.
And this is why I'm asking questions lol, I really don't keep up on the new tech. If there's any chance you guys could link me up with an i7 quad core processor and mobo to go with it, I would love you guys long time. I honestly have no idea whats coming and going out and don't even know where to start looking it up.
That CPU and Motherboard are outdated. Get these:
Motherboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...159&CatId=6991
CPU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...161&CatId=6988
Cheaper and better.
1000w power supply is more than enough.
As for installing the motherboard and CPU, it's more finicky than it is difficult. Whatever you do, don't touch the gold plating on the CPU and do not bend the pins. Do not force the processor into the socket, all you need to do is line the pins up and drop it in.
Proccessor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072
and
MoBo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157264
now make sure your ram is ddr3 1600
and you should be fine.
Never heard of them so guess not. :P
But yeah, definitely go with a newer Mobo/CPU combo, the LGA1366 combos aren't horrible(I'm running the i7-920 on that socket) but to save you a headache later on should either part fail go with the the 2nd gen i3/5/7 options.
Personally I'd go with a different Manufacturer, nothing against ASRock as their boards are decent I've just had several weird issues with them in the past.
Last edited by Dedweight; 2011-11-09 at 06:09 AM.
Hmm, good to know, I think I might just order the RAM right now. The older stuff I would just toss, I've had it in the same machine since 2008.
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Would anyone be able to show me a good Mobo to accompany this processor?