Motherboard,cpu and ram

terry200sx · 30 Dec 2008 at 16:13

Hi guys i was wondering if you could help me. Very soon im going to upgrade my motherboard, cpu and ram. I was going to buy one of the bundles from the site but unfortunately the motherboard included in this bundle is sold out so im going to have to buy stuff seperately.

Heres what im wanting to get - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-312-AS

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-234-AM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-136-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813&name=Corsair%204GB%20DDR2%20XMS2%

So basically my question is are all these parts compatible before i go ahead and buy them?

Cheers Terry

pastymuncher · 30 Dec 2008 at 16:31

Hi and welcome to the forums.

They should all work together but if you want to upgrade to the new Deneb (Phenom 2) cores at some point in the future you need a motherboard with the new 750i southbridge i believe. If you are not bothered about Deneb you should be fine.

terry200sx · 30 Dec 2008 at 16:49

Thanks mate.

Another quick wee question. My xp is built onto my hard drive. For instance if i want to re-install windows i just restart the computer, hit f8 (i think) and i dont need to enter a serial key nor do i have an xp disk. So im wondering as i will be keeping the same harddrive everything will just be the same except just with upgraded parts?

Im hoping this is the case then i dont need to fork out for a new OS also.

Guzzidom · 30 Dec 2008 at 17:42

Use XPID or Belarc advisor (both downloadable) to find out what your ID number is if you don't know it then borrow someone elses XP disc (same version), boot from CD/DVD and do a "repair install" when you have built your rig using your original number. Install all the mobo drivers straight after.

Kennysevenfold · 30 Dec 2008 at 18:23

you do need the xp installation disk to install xp mate :0

and all those parts are compatable, looking good

if you have an OEM copy of xp you will also have to buy a new licence.as you have bought a new motherboard

PwnDirect · 30 Dec 2008 at 18:53

spend the extra 30quid on this

Better grapics
Crossfire
750 SB for deneb & overclocking

terry200sx · 31 Dec 2008 at 04:48

Guzzidom said:
Use XPID or Belarc advisor (both downloadable) to find out what your ID number is if you don't know it then borrow someone elses XP disc (same version), boot from CD/DVD and do a "repair install" when you have built your rig using your original number. Install all the mobo drivers straight after.

God ** confusing me now. Ill try make some sence of it when i sober up a bit

As for gfx i already have an nvidia 8800 GT 1gig waiting and i got a soundblaster xtreme gamers card there to. The only game i play really is warrock if any of you know it and it aint exactly the most demanding of games

My comp is just getting a bit to old (P4 :eek:

) and even day to day usage is becoming a mission.

Well ive ordered an is due on the 2nd so ill come back for some more help when ive messed it all up :rolleyes:

Cheers guys