Want to get a new Mobo/CPU/Ram, Advice Needed

[NakaNaka]

Hi. I have a Dell 8100. It's a P4 1.3Ghz. I want to make it so I only need to swap out the Mobo/CPU/RAM (I would like to keep the RAM but I know that's probably not an option). I also do not want something expensive. Even if I have to get some stuff used off FS/FT, I will. Anyway, what motherboard/cpu/ram do I need so that I can keep everything else the same. Thanks

-Phil

P.S. RAM is RDRAM RIMM PC714 (512 megs)

 

[o1die]

I don't recommend upgrading Dell systems. The boards and power supplies are proprietary, meaning you have to use Dell. Even some versions of windows won't load until they verify that you're using a Dell bios with the motherboard. If you upgrade, don't use the Dell case. It will make it much easier. If you must use the Dell case, checkout Ascentech Inc. They have some Intel boards with the Dell bios and front proprietary connection that might work with your case. Check the dimensions of the boards carefully. They don't use the built in backplate (i/o shield) that your present dell board may have. You might have to use screws (do some drilling) to get the replacement board to work. Otherwise, call Dell, and plan on spending $200-400 for a geniune Dell board if they have an upgrade available.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Time to get a new computer.

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: Kensai
Time to get a new computer.

What can I keep from my current system then besides the floppy/CD drive/sound/graphics card/Hard Drive?

The thing is - this computer runs fine. I just need the speed upgraded because of this one program. And it is important, but I can't justify spending more than $200 bucks. Is there anyway to get a tower minus the things I listed above, running at 3Ghz and 512 megs of ram for $200-$250?

 

[imported_Kensai]

Save money and get a new computer later.

 

[jose]

Sell it for whatever you can get ... and build a new system.. nothing you have in that system is worth keeping..

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: jose
Sell it for whatever you can get ... and build a new system.. nothing you have in that system is worth keeping..

How is a CD Rom, Floppy, a new HD (did not come with the system) video card sound card etc not worth keeping.

Note: This is not my computer. It's my moms at home (I'm in college) but want to set it up for a specific app that just needs more Ghz. Everything else is fine.

And how much could I get for this system you think?

 

[jose]

Floppy $8, Nec 3520a $40, video card is probably too old, current $85 video card is probably better, what model and size HD ??

Just these items total to $133.00 They are better and newer than what you got... If you sell the system for $200, your doing well...

As far as the hard drive, most ppl are getting 80-160gig drives these days and they are sata.

 

[Ranulf]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
Hi. I have a Dell 8100. It's a P4 1.3Ghz. I want to make it so I only need to swap out the Mobo/CPU/RAM (I would like to keep the RAM but I know that's probably not an option). I also do not want something expensive. Even if I have to get some stuff used off FS/FT, I will. Anyway, what motherboard/cpu/ram do I need so that I can keep everything else the same. Thanks

-Phil

P.S. RAM is RDRAM RIMM PC714 (512 megs)

Hehe. Rdram. Don't bother. Like others said, build a new system. Keep the new HD you added (ie take it out of the dell and use it in the new system if you must) and sell the machine for as much as you can get to offset costs of a new machine. Upgrading Dell's/prebuilt systems like that when it comes to CPU/mobo are generally not worth the time/hassle.

 

[CKTurbo128]

Like others, I would recommend building an entire system, but if you want to avoid that, you could always try Powerleap's PL-P4/N, which allows early P4 Socket 423 users to upgrade to FSB400 Socket 478 P4s up to 2.8 GHz. Their website is here: http://www.powerleap.com/PL-P4N.jsp