My XPS is severely outdated and I want to change that. The Intel Pentium D is worthless compared to Core 2 Duo and Quad Core so I was looking to upgrade my processor originally. Then I thought about it and for future proofing, I need to upgrade my motherboard.
Dell XPS 400 Specs
So there you have the specs of my desktop. It would honestly be easier to buy a new case and start from scratch but I love the setup the my XPS 400 case. It runs cool, quiet, and its easy as crap to clean and adjust. So I was wondering if there is anyway at all to keep that case and effectively upgrade my computer over time.
So the case is a BTX layout and already I have found problems when finding a new mobo for it. It's been nearly 5 years since I worked on a motherboard and I honestly cannot remember what to look for in the specs as far as compatibility for my case. So basically I am back to square one. I know what I want out of a motherboard but not which one to get. So basic pointers and any possibility at all of getting a nice future-proofed mobo (quad core capable, atleast 2 x PCI-E x16 slots and atleast 4 RAM slots as well) that can fit in my case without any severe surgery needing to be done to the case. If so then instead of making a custom compy from scrap, I will just get the highest end parts available for my XPS and get my dream future-proof compy in the future.
So suggestions, questions, hints, tips, preachings. All is welcome so long as I am slightly more wise (or nostalgic since chances are I knew it a few years back but forgot it ) after reading the comment. Thanks!
- Cole
Dell XPS 400 Specs
So there you have the specs of my desktop. It would honestly be easier to buy a new case and start from scratch but I love the setup the my XPS 400 case. It runs cool, quiet, and its easy as crap to clean and adjust. So I was wondering if there is anyway at all to keep that case and effectively upgrade my computer over time.
So the case is a BTX layout and already I have found problems when finding a new mobo for it. It's been nearly 5 years since I worked on a motherboard and I honestly cannot remember what to look for in the specs as far as compatibility for my case. So basically I am back to square one. I know what I want out of a motherboard but not which one to get. So basic pointers and any possibility at all of getting a nice future-proofed mobo (quad core capable, atleast 2 x PCI-E x16 slots and atleast 4 RAM slots as well) that can fit in my case without any severe surgery needing to be done to the case. If so then instead of making a custom compy from scrap, I will just get the highest end parts available for my XPS and get my dream future-proof compy in the future.
So suggestions, questions, hints, tips, preachings. All is welcome so long as I am slightly more wise (or nostalgic since chances are I knew it a few years back but forgot it ) after reading the comment. Thanks!
- Cole