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Computer_Freak · 07-20-2008, 01:08 PM

Hey there CF

Ive got a few questions

1st - Is a motherboard a plug and play solution (like a grafics card (minus the drivers)?)

Cause i wanna get a new Mobo, but i need to know if i just have to swap eveything out, or do I have to do some complicated install?

2nd - Im looking for a motherboard that is, well, future proof. I want it to have the following:

FSB up to 1600 (to support my next processor)
DDR2
2 x PCI-Express 2.0

This is basically an X38/X48 Chipset. Which X38/X48 chipset motherboard is the best, and cheapest? (im leaning to wards Gigabyte, But i wont mind Asus, i just dont like that their northbridge heatsink goes right around the CPU (difficulty with an aftermaket cooler))

3rd - Can my current CPU work on the newer mobo?

4th - can this HSF fit on my current motherboard ( I know it supports it, but can it fit, with all the things surrounding the CPU?

Mobo
http://http://www.biostar.com.tw/upl...0070507_22.jpg

HSF
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C...9/gallery.html

Thanks for the help guys

07-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Computer_Freak Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 517	Motherboard questions... Hey there CF Ive got a few questions 1st - Is a motherboard a plug and play solution (like a grafics card (minus the drivers)?) Cause i wanna get a new Mobo, but i need to know if i just have to swap eveything out, or do I have to do some complicated install? 2nd - Im looking for a motherboard that is, well, future proof. I want it to have the following: FSB up to 1600 (to support my next processor) DDR2 2 x PCI-Express 2.0 This is basically an X38/X48 Chipset. Which X38/X48 chipset motherboard is the best, and cheapest? (im leaning to wards Gigabyte, But i wont mind Asus, i just dont like that their northbridge heatsink goes right around the CPU (difficulty with an aftermaket cooler)) 3rd - Can my current CPU work on the newer mobo? 4th - can this HSF fit on my current motherboard ( I know it supports it, but can it fit, with all the things surrounding the CPU? Mobo http://http://www.biostar.com.tw/upl...0070507_22.jpg HSF http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C...9/gallery.html Thanks for the help guys __________________ ● Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13Ghz (@ 2.536Ghz, CPU temp: 28° Idle, 45° Load) ● Biostar Tforce 965PT ● 2x1Gb DDR2 800 RAM CL6 @ 942mhz ● GeCube ATI X1650 Pro 256MB (soon an ATI 4870) ● Huntkey DH power 500w ● Standard Case, 2 fans For All those who want a good Hardware monitor Last edited by Computer_Freak; 07-20-2008 at 04:08 PM.