and I'm getting a new one. i figured that since I've been wanting to upgrade the system for a while now, that I should buy a better board now rather than an exact replacement. I have a Dell system (if it makes any difference) and I was wondering if 1). I can use a non-Dell board with it, and 2) If so, any reccomendations?
PS: I AM sure that it's the mother board, not the power supply (people always ask, "Are you sure it's not the power supply?"
2007-06-22 02:31:57 · 5 answers · asked by niftygecko 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
u can try MSI...great boards!
2007-06-22 02:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by brain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell also has a habit of using their own power supplies in most of their computers, meaning you'd better check to make sure that the PSU has the same plug configuration as a standard 16 or 20 port ATX plug.
2007-06-22 09:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by jhurst747 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something to think about. If you change motherboards, your Dell Restore probably won't work, so you'll also need a copy of Windows.
2007-06-22 09:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advise replacing the CPU's fan if the MB was fried from heat.
2007-06-22 10:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gigabyte is a good brand, get a P35 if you feel like it.
2007-06-22 09:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by dan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋