Dell Dimension 4600 Motherboard Replacement

bigdippin · 06-27-2008, 12:15 AM

I'm kinda a noob when it comes to working on the computer. I need to know what other motherboards will work with this computer. The current motherboard is fried. This will be an extra computer in the bedroom to do some internet surfing.

**Lax** · 06-27-2008, 02:41 AM

What chip is currently in the machine and is it RIMM DIMM or DDR memory?

bigdippin · 06-27-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lax

what Chip Is Currently In The Machine And Is It Rimm Dimm Or Ddr Memory?

Ddr

johnb35 · 06-27-2008, 03:12 AM

You will have to go back to dell to get a replacement motherboard since your case connections probably won't connect to a regular motherboard without doing some major modding of the connections. Only other choice would be to get a new case and power supply.

bigdippin · 06-27-2008, 11:30 AM

thanks, in that case it will probably be cheaper to build a new budget computer.

imsati · 06-27-2008, 01:06 PM

Hit or miss, honestly. It varies with different parts for different models. There are some for $70 BIN on ebay, plus $10 shipping. Much cheaper than building a new system (even after the parts you could move over - HDD, Ram, CPU). Of course, *your* priorities will determine how you spend your money - are you happy with your system now, or is it worth the time/money to build another?. Keep in mind that the current Windows install is directly tied to a Dell system and it cannot be transferred over, so if you decide to buy new parts and do a budget system, you'll need an OS.

bigdippin · 06-27-2008, 05:03 PM

Honestly that computer hasn't been turned on in over 2 years since the motherboard fried.

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johnb35 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IL, USA Age: 38 Posts: 878	You will have to go back to dell to get a replacement motherboard since your case connections probably won't connect to a regular motherboard without doing some major modding of the connections. Only other choice would be to get a new case and power supply. __________________ Motherboard - Asus P5B-E CPU - E6600 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - x1650 pro 256mb Hard Drives - 250GB WD and 250GB Samsung in Raid 1 DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Ultra 425 watt - upgrading to at least 550-600 Watt 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

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imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,644	Hit or miss, honestly. It varies with different parts for different models. There are some for $70 BIN on ebay, plus $10 shipping. Much cheaper than building a new system (even after the parts you could move over - HDD, Ram, CPU). Of course, your priorities will determine how you spend your money - are you happy with your system now, or is it worth the time/money to build another?. Keep in mind that the current Windows install is directly tied to a Dell system and it cannot be transferred over, so if you decide to buy new parts and do a budget system, you'll need an OS. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right? http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619

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06-27-2008, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigdippin New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	thanks, in that case it will probably be cheaper to build a new budget computer.

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bigdippin New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Honestly that computer hasn't been turned on in over 2 years since the motherboard fried.

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