ECS UPGRADE TO ASUS Motherboard

[Mercuryrich05]

Hi everyone. This is my first post so forgive my ignorance. Please help!
I have been experiencing irritating shut downs (dreaded blue screen) USB issues, harddrive detection issues amongst many others. I would like to replace my motherboard (ECS P4VXASD2+ Release 03/10/2003) with an ASUS 4P800E Deluxe Intel Socket 478 Motherboard.
I hope to use my existing P4 2.53 GHz 533MHz FSB cpu.
I would like to keep all my existing hardrives, floppy etc.
Would my components below be compatible (especially my P4 and radeon 9500 pro video card)with the new ASUS mobo and would the new mobo fit my tower (ATX form factor below if this helps (existing mobo).
Many thanks for your help.

My specs are as follows:
P4 2.53 GHz
533MHz FSB
512 MB DDR PC 2100 184 pin Unbuffered
RADEON 9500 Pro 128 MB DDR (128 bit)
VGA 4XAGP
Power :300w LCA-A300 ATX
DVD/R lextor PX-712 A
DVD ROM :Toshiba SD-M1402
HDD :Seagate ST3200822A 200GB ATA 133(Master) , Maxtor 6Y060L0 60GB(Slave)
Mobo:
Manufacturer : ECS
Chipset 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT8753 Apollo P4X266
BIOS Type: American Megatrends
OEM Sign-On: P4VXASD2+ Release 03/10/2003
Chipset: VIA 82C3128 rev 1
Superio: ITE 8705/SiS 950 rev 2 found at port 2Eh
OS: WinXP SP2
CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 2533 Mhz
BIOS ROM In Socket: Yes
BIOS ROM Size: 256K
Memory Installed: 512 MB
Memory Maximum: 4096 MB
Memory Slot 01: 512 MB
Memory Slot 02: 0 MB
Memory Slot 03: 0 MB
Memory Slot 04: 0 MB
ATX form factor 305x244mm

 

[o1die]

Yes. You should have no problems. But you may have to reinstall windows with the new board. I always format, but some folks get by without it.

 

[Peter]

All you say looks like what you actually need to replace is the wimpy power supply, not the mainboard. I'd do that first.

 

[Mercuryrich05]

O1die and Peter.

Thanks guys for such a speedy and welcomed reply.
What Power upgrade do you think would be advisable with the new ASUS? I have heard a few conflicting things about the ASUS 4P800E but in general it seems like a well rounded stable mobo.

Would you guys suggest another mobo instead ?

I used Sandra 2005 Pro to check my present system and it maintains the system mainbloard temp is too high( 52 celcius ). Would additional fans help. Is thermal grease (Mad Dog Artic Silver Thermal Compound) recommended between heatsink and cpu? Ive read a few forums where they mention there is no need with newer cpus and heatsinks?

Appreciate your input (forgive the drab pun).

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Looks good, you will probably want a new PSU, ANTEC or ENERMAX are good selections, a 350 would do but a 400 would be recommended if you ever want to get newer video cards or more hard drives.

Congratulations on getting rid of the ECS, they are smelly turd mobos.

 

[o1die]

I like sparkle and antec. Sparkle is one of the best values and most stable you can buy.

 

[Mercuryrich05]

Thanks for the info guys. The new HT tech on newer P4 would not hinder or negate the compatibility of my Pentium 4 2.53 GHx 533 FSB chip on the ASUS ?
I am a little concerned about frying my chip too.

Cheers

 

[Peter]

J.u.s.t. exchange the PSU, improve system ventilation, and yes of course do put thermally conductive material inbetween CPU and heatsink. Fix the identified problems first. Oh, and ignore the bullsh*t parrots, no matter how "radicl" they might get ...

 

[Mercuryrich05]

Thanks for you help and input Peter very much appreciated. I ordered the ASUS since I am not happy with my ECS but uypdated the Power as recommended .
Lol .......the bs parrots......LOL , LOL.... : )