If i buy a motherboard, processor and Ram, can i simply put it plug into existing pc?hard rive?

Question

I currently have a computer but want to upgrade my processor, motherboard and RAM. If i bought these items, would i simply need to plug it all and it will work? or will i need to do more?

Answer 1

Most of the time it will work. The only time I can see it not working is if the components in your computer are REALLY old (10+years).



Some things you might want to check are:

Does your old hard drive use SATA?

Does your cd/dvd rom use SATA?

What type of connection does your video card use? (is it PCIe? or really old agp?)

Can your power supply support the new components? (both connector wise, and power wise)

Answer 2

It should work, and you should be able to make the change but you'll need to check a few things:



*Do you have your install disks?



Windows won't run on a different motherboard without reinstalling it. And when you reinstall windows you might need to reinstall several other programs. Also, if you have Windows 7, check if you have the OEM or Retail version. Microsoft might not let you reinstall the OEM version on a different motherboard. I have Windows XP and I've never had a problem when I upgrade my motherboard. I just have to reinstall each time.



*Do your existing expansion cards (network card, video card, sound card, etc) work on the new motherboard?



Many motherboards have those devices built in, but if you are planning to keep something, make sure you have the right slots. Older computers had an AGP slot for video and PCI slots for everything else. Several years ago they converted to PCI Express slots for everything, also you still need to check their size (PCI Express x16, x4, or x1)



*Does your hard drive and DVD drive have the right connections?



Old drives used to use IDE connections. New motherboards usually have one IDE and several SATA ports so make sure you have what you need of each (you can plug two devices into one IDE slot.)



*Will your power supply be enough? Does it have the right plugs?



Newer motherboards need a separate plug just for the processor, and IDE and SATA drives have different types of plugs from the power supply. You can get plug adaptars to convert from IDE power plugs to SATA plugs if you have enough watts. There are websites that give you an estimate to how many watts your computer will need to run well (though those websites often overestimate).



Sorry that's so long, but I hope I covered everything you may need to know!

Answer 3

By hard drive, you obviously mean your PC tower.



Hard Drive - Hard Disk that stores your info, data, and your OS.



Tower/Case - that which holds all necessary parts, hardware, and cables.



And you also need to know if whatever parts you are buying will be compatible with each other.



Various RAM will only be compatible with various motherboards, same with the processor.



It'll be easier like this, find out which motherboard you want, and then determine what processor and what ram will be compatible with that motherboard.



But if you've done all this junk already, compatibility and what not, then yes it will work.

Answer 4

The reminiscence will paintings yet basically at PC2100 speeds. I had executed that with yet another motherboard that basically supported PC2700 yet I had PC3200. i became into already making plans for the improve earlier to time. The motherboard will basically comprehend the supported velocity. you're able to be able to could desire to alter the reminiscence modules to make sure that them to be reconized at their suitable length(1Gb). If that doesn't help my advice could be, you have not got the quantity you think of you have. it is going to paintings reason DDR reminiscence can run slower than it somewhat is counseled velocity, basically no longer quicker. it gets decrease lower back to the PC2100 velocity. additionally the RAM you jjust offered may be DOA(lifeless on arrival), relies upon on the place you purchased it from and the relatively producer. some manufacturers are extraordinarily crappy, continually by using good nicely named reminiscence. could pay a splash greater yet nicely worth it. i in my opinion have a feeling which you have a foul reminiscence module, deliver it lower back and get yet another or get you cash lower back. supply information of your MB and that i will verify for you and then digital mail you the information?!?!