ok, my pc is an HP Pavillion a1224n and is stock, (for the moment )
link to my specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...=1140029&lang=en&cc=us&docname=c00487776#N403
Link to more detailed MOBO specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...oduct=1140029&lang=en&cc=us&docname=c00361570
Big points are
pentium 4 519 (p) (does that mean presscott?) 3.06 GHz
Slot 775
533 MHz Front side bus
ptgd-LA mobo
northbridge Intel 915GV Graphics Memory and Controller Hub
southbridge Intel ICH6
3 PCI slots
4x dimm pin240 slots
4 SATA connectors
intigrated audio
intigrated video
MicroATX form factor
1 200GB SATA Hdd 7200rpm
2x 512mb pin240 ddr2 sdram
My am going to upgrade my mobo so that i have a PCI-E x16 slot, and can use all of my current components,
to do this i will probably get a new case and Power suply unit
the graphics card that i intend to buy is THIS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?item=N82E16814130283
some mobos that i have found Are
my best shot:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813121248#DetailSpecs
will this work with what i have? i may have overlooked something.
another good looking one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...&Sku=I69-2102&SRCCODE=BIZRATE&CMP=OTC-BIZRATE
i can get it as micro ATX as well
at this pint i need confirmation that this will work, a new poewr supply and a new case. suggestions always welcome
link to my specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...=1140029&lang=en&cc=us&docname=c00487776#N403
Link to more detailed MOBO specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...oduct=1140029&lang=en&cc=us&docname=c00361570
Big points are
pentium 4 519 (p) (does that mean presscott?) 3.06 GHz
Slot 775
533 MHz Front side bus
ptgd-LA mobo
northbridge Intel 915GV Graphics Memory and Controller Hub
southbridge Intel ICH6
3 PCI slots
4x dimm pin240 slots
4 SATA connectors
intigrated audio
intigrated video
MicroATX form factor
1 200GB SATA Hdd 7200rpm
2x 512mb pin240 ddr2 sdram
My am going to upgrade my mobo so that i have a PCI-E x16 slot, and can use all of my current components,
to do this i will probably get a new case and Power suply unit
the graphics card that i intend to buy is THIS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?item=N82E16814130283
some mobos that i have found Are
my best shot:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813121248#DetailSpecs
will this work with what i have? i may have overlooked something.
another good looking one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...&Sku=I69-2102&SRCCODE=BIZRATE&CMP=OTC-BIZRATE
i can get it as micro ATX as well
at this pint i need confirmation that this will work, a new poewr supply and a new case. suggestions always welcome