The problem is a while back my computer just slowed down of course its a HP but I'm wondering can I put an amd motherboard into an HP computer and change the processor of course but would the computer work right or would I be screwing something up by putting a different brand into it. I don't know whats wrong with it but I don't want to through it out so any answers would be helpful. Thanks
2007-03-05 07:01:50 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
well...it depends on the motherboard style. if you just bought the motherboard by itself and are putting it into a case like hp i doubt that it will be the right size.
2007-03-05 07:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it depends on the motherboard. But I would be very cautious about putting a new motherboard in a HP case unless it is a HP motherboard. Each company has a custom way of building their computers. You need to look at the HP motherboard and make sure that all the video, sound, and other integrated connections match the AMD motherboard.
If the motherboard doesn't match the HP motherboard then I would just buy a case. Cases are not to expensive and you get to pick and choose.
2007-03-05 07:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by JerBowl78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steve,
If that system no longer fit your needs, get rid of it. Don't rebuild it. The processor speed is only 600mhz with a maximum speed of 650mhz. If you change the motherboard, most likely you will change the processor. If you change the motherboard and the processor, most likely you will have to change the power supply unit. That computer came with windows 98 or 2000. Changing the motherboard will require a new installation of windows as well as microsoft office. Are you getting the picture, you are building a new and completely different system. Either prepare yourself for a new computer or live without one. It is not profitable to rebuild that dinasour. Sent it to the smithsonian for archive.
However, you can gut it and rebuild using the same case-if you are in love with your case that much. But, you will have to change the pin positions on the power-on connector.
2007-03-05 07:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by andrew91025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it will mount to the case then the answer is always yes. Now will your power supply handle it, that depends on the board, how many drives you have, how much ram. And you will need an AMD processor that fits the board's socket type of course. Make sure your ram will be compatible.
2007-03-05 07:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋