retired_stephschmal

try this cpu-z

retired_stephschmal

Another point to note, if you didn't already know, is Windows isn't going to just up and run once you attach the hard drive to the new processor/mobo setup.

You'll have to format and reinstall Windows once the hard drive is attached, or you can take the easier way and just buy another hard drive to install Windows on and use the existing one as a secondary drive.

retired_jorie

I'd buy a bare bones system rather than messing around trying to build a system from stratch.

Not many saving to be made doing it this way these days.

retired_stephschmal

he's not trying to build a system from scratch, he's trying upgrade his processor, as he says in the thread title. some of us are trying to convince him to build from scratch, though

retired_nashfine

Basically as all has been said already there is also the question of the PSU in your current computer.

My advice would be gather a bit more money. No real point splashing the 90 to 120 quid you will just have to upgrade again sooner rather than later.

retired_mandyg

Not true, you can 'repair' your windows installation using the CD - this will re-install all your drivers, etc. and should be relatively painless :thup:

marynot

how old is the computer? if you're lucky you might have an intel 754 sockett and so wont need to upgrade the mobo

retired_Rynny

haven;t really read up on hardware in quite a while tbh, just noticed dd3 is now out, very pricey. is it a) worth it? (i would assume currently not considering 2gig costs like £300) b) is there a wide selection of mobos out that support it?

also, anyone know if the bog standard asus p5b mobo supports quad core intel or just bog standard conroe.

retired_Rynny

also, whats the dealio with g0 stepping everyone seems to be on about.

marynot

which model p5b? some support some don't according to the website