need new mobo

[316]

i need a new mobo for a dell needs to be compatable with nvidia and intel preferable cheap not a must though any sugjestions?????

 

[Irishwhistle]

We need more info... what GPU, and what CPU?

 

[daisymtc]

What is the existing?

 

[316]

GPUupgraded a while ago to nvidia geforce7600 CPU intel pentium4 dual3ghz and M3918 unfortuantely stock only upgrade is the GPU

 

[daisymtc]

Socket LGA775?
PCI-E for video card?
ATX?

 

[316]

pcie 775

 

[Hugh9191]

you won't get a different motherboard in a Dell, only Dell ones will fit.

 

[oscaryu1]

you won't get a different motherboard in a Dell, only Dell ones will fit.

Not always, but most of the time. Rarely will Dells have a ATX (go check). But if it does, you're in luck. Next thing to worry about is the PSU.

 

[316]

cant i jsut buy a new mobo of dell??? and im assuming it dosent use standard atx but let em check

 

[316]

as far as i can tell its atx compatable but not sure but you can still suggest other mobos...

 

[Hugh9191]

what model Dell computer is it?

 

[316]

demintion4700

 

[Hugh9191]

hmm it could go either way...

the motherboard MAY be a micro ATX but I couldnt tell without comparing it to a normal mobo.

Looking at the service manual it seems that the front panel connector (lights, buttons and usbs) use a priporitary Dell connection. I think that the back panel isn't replaceable with a non Dell one either.

You could pick up a new case for around 20 quid so it may be best to go down that route.

 

[316]

well i compared it its propriatary , any suggestions on the dell mobo?