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I am looking into upgrading my son's PC.
How do I identify which new motherboard will fit into the existing tower please? |
"Guy Smith" wrote in message
. .. " I am looking into upgrading my son's PC. How do I identify which new motherboard will fit into the existing tower please? " If you download and run Everest Home Edition ( http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en ), it will give you a list of your current hardware. If you copy and paste the results back here, you can get all kinds of further advice. |
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:25:10 +0100, "Guy Smith"
wrote: I am looking into upgrading my son's PC. How do I identify which new motherboard will fit into the existing tower please? Determine form-factor of that tower case, for example: AT, ATX, mATX (micro ATX), are the most common. Additionally if it's very old you would need to consider the type of power supply, and futher it's capacity... odds are high that it has insufficient capacity, and due to age it might not be suitable for a system rebuild regardless of it's capacity. If you posted concise overview of system components it might be useful. For example: Case- make/model, or if OEM, the model name. motherboard - make/model CPU - make/model/speed The more of the above info you can provide, the easier it would be to determine the form-factor and potential for supporting newer parts. Also an older case may have insufficient airflow for modern higher-heat parts, it could be necessary to modify the case or buy a new case. If buying a new case it could be cost-effective to buy one that included a _name-brand_ power supply of ample capacity, which for today's typicaly system would be about 350W, or higher for more demanding configuration like high-end video card or a lot of hard drives. |
kony wrote:
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:25:10 +0100, "Guy Smith" wrote: I am looking into upgrading my son's PC. How do I identify which new motherboard will fit into the existing tower please? Determine form-factor of that tower case, for example: AT, ATX, mATX (micro ATX), are the most common. www.formfactors.org |
The manufacturer is Gateway, made in 1998 and is an ATX case.
Everest report below: EVEREST Home Edition © 2003, 2004 Lavalys, Inc. Version EVEREST v1.10.106 Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/ Report Type Report Wizard Computer YORKSPC (York's PC) Generator York Smith Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail) Date 2004-08-12 Time 12:18 Summary Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS Service Pack Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1) DirectX 4.08.01.0810 (DirectX 8.1) Computer Name YORKSPC (York's PC) User Name York Smith Motherboard: CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100) Motherboard Name Intel Warm Springs WS440BX (1 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM) Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX System Memory 256 MB (SDRAM) BIOS Type Phoenix (10/09/98) Communication Port Communications Port (COM1) Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1) Display: Video Adapter ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP 2X (8 MB) 3D Accelerator ATI 3D-Rage Pro Monitor Dell D2128-TCO [21" CRT] (5511690HT9B7) Multimedia: Audio Adapter Creative SB 64V on Intel WS440BX Storage: IDE Controller Intel(r) 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive Disk Drive IBM-DTTA-351010 (9 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/33) Disk Drive WDC WD200BB-75AUA1 (18 GB, IDE) Optical Drive ATAPI 40X CDROM (40x CD-ROM) SMART Hard Disks Status OK Partitions: F: (FAT32) 19075 MB (11373 MB free) G: (FAT32) 9654 MB (2293 MB free) Input: Keyboard PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard (101/102-Key) Mouse Microsoft PS/2 Mouse Network: Network Adapter Wireless LAN USB Adapter (192.168.0.12) Modem HSP56 Micromodem Peripherals: Printer \\Frount-room-pc\EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 Printer \\frount-room-pc\Lexmark Z25-Z35 Printer Auto EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 via Edimax on FROUNT-ROOM-PC Printer EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller USB Device Wireless LAN USB Adapter DMI [ BIOS ] BIOS Properties: Vendor Intel Corp. Version 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04 Release Date 10/09/98 Size 512 KB Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120 Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, USB [ System ] System Properties: Manufacturer Gateway Product GP6-450 Serial Number 0001024793 Universal Unique ID 20E48BBA-DE1DB211-80008136-0CDD5B87 [ Motherboard ] Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer Intel Corporation Product WS440BX Version AA719570-205 Serial Number IMWS84619157 [ Chassis ] Chassis Properties: Manufacturer Gateway Serial Number 0001024793 [ Memory Controller ] Memory Controller Properties: Error Detection Method 32-bit ECC Error Correction Single-bit Supported Memory Types ECC, DIMM, SDRAM Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V Maximum Memory Module Size 256 MB Memory Slots 3 [ Processors / Intel Pentium(R) II Processor ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer Intel Corporation Version Intel Pentium(R) II Processor External Clock 100 MHz Maximum Clock 450 MHz Current Clock 450 MHz Type Central Processor Voltage 2.0 V Status Enabled Upgrade Slot 1 Socket Designation J4J1, CPU [ Caches / None ] Cache Properties: Type Internal Status Enabled Operational Mode Write-Back Maximum Size 32 KB Installed Size 32 KB Supported SRAM Type Non-Burst Current SRAM Type Non-Burst Socket Designation None [ Caches / None ] Cache Properties: Type External Status Enabled Operational Mode Write-Back Maximum Size 512 KB Installed Size 512 KB Supported SRAM Type Synchronous, Pipeline Burst Socket Designation None [ Memory Modules / J6J1, Bank 0 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J6J1, Bank 0 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size 128 MB Enabled Size 128 MB [ Memory Modules / J6J2, Bank 1 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J6J2, Bank 1 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size 128 MB Enabled Size 128 MB [ Memory Modules / J7J1, Bank 3 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J7J1, Bank 3 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size Not Installed Enabled Size Not Installed [ Memory Devices / J6J1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 128 MB Total Width 32-bit Data Width 32-bit Device Locator J6J1 Bank Locator BANK 0 [ Memory Devices / J6J2 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 128 MB Total Width 32-bit Data Width 32-bit Device Locator J6J2 Bank Locator BANK 1 [ Memory Devices / J7J1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Device Locator J7J1 Bank Locator BANK 2 [ System Slots / ISA-1, J4A2 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation ISA-1, J4A2 Type ISA Data Bus Width 16-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-1, J4D2 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-1, J4D2 Type PCI Usage In Use Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-2, J4D1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-2, J4D1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-3, J4C1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-3, J4C1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-4, J4B1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-4, J4B1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-5, J4A1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-5, J4A1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / AGP, J4E1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation AGP, J4E1 Type AGP 2x Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ Port Connectors / COM A ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible Internal Reference Designator J1K1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator COM A External Connector Type DB-9 pin male [ Port Connectors / COM B ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible Internal Reference Designator J1J1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator COM B External Connector Type DB-9 pin male [ Port Connectors / LPT1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP Internal Reference Designator J1J2 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LPT1 External Connector Type DB-25 pin female [ Port Connectors / Keyboard ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Keyboard Port Internal Reference Designator J1M1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator Keyboard External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / MOUSE ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Mouse Port Internal Reference Designator J1M1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator MOUSE External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / USB0 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator J1L1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator USB0 External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator J1L1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator USB1 External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / J8K2, FLOPPY ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J8K2, FLOPPY Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J8G1, PRI IDE ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J8G1, PRI IDE Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J7G1, SEC IDE ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J7G1, SEC IDE Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / GAME ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type MIDI Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator GAME External Connector Type DB-15 pin female [ Port Connectors / MIC ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator MIC External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE IN ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LINE IN External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LINE OUT External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / J1F1 CD ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1F1 CD Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J1F2 Telephony, 4 pin ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1F2 Telephony, 4 pin External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2D1 AUX IN ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J2D1 AUX IN External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2C1 WOL, Wake on LAN ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J2C1 WOL, Wake on LAN External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J5B1 WOR, Wake on Ring ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J5B1 WOR, Wake on Ring External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2B1, AC97 Header ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J2B1, AC97 Header External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J7C1, Front Panel USB ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J7C1, Front Panel USB External Connector Type None [ On-Board Devices / ENSONIQ ] On-Board Device Properties: Description ENSONIQ Type Sound Overclock CPU Properties: CPU Type Intel Pentium II CPU Alias Deschutes, A80523 CPU Stepping dB0 CPUID Revision 0652h CPU Speed: CPU Clock 447.78 MHz CPU Multiplier 4.5x CPU FSB 99.51 MHz (original: 100 MHz) Memory Bus 99.51 MHz CPU Cache: L1 Code Cache 16 KB L1 Data Cache 16 KB L2 Cache 512 KB (Built-In, Half-Speed) Motherboard Properties: Motherboard ID 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04.9810091114 Motherboard Name Intel Warm Springs WS440BX (1 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM) Chipset Properties: Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX In-Order Queue Depth 4 CAS Latency (CL) 3T RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 3T RAS Precharge (tRP) 3T SPD Memory Modules: Micron Tech. 16LSDT1664AG-10CD2 128 MB PC100 SDRAM (CL 3.0 @ 125 MHz) (CL 2.0 @ 83 MHz) BIOS Properties: System BIOS Date 10/09/98 Video BIOS Date 98/05/25 DMI BIOS Version 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04 Graphics Processor Properties: DirectX 4.08.01.0810 (DirectX 8.1) Power Management Power Management Properties: Current Power Source AC Line Battery Status No Battery Full Battery Lifetime Unknown Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown CPU CPU Properties: CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100) CPU Alias Deschutes, A80523 CPU Stepping dB0 Instruction Set x86, MMX L1 Code Cache 16 KB L1 Data Cache 16 KB L2 Cache 512 KB (Built-In, Half-Speed) CPU Physical Info: Package Type 242 Contact SEC Cartridge Package Size 12.82 cm x 6.28 cm x 1.64 cm Transistors 7.5 million Process Technology 5M, 0.25 um, CMOS Die Size 131 / 118 mm2 Core Voltage 2.0 V I/O Voltage 3.3 V Typical Power 11 - 24 W (depending on clock speed) Maximum Power 16.8 - 36.4 W (depending on clock speed) CPU Manufacturer: Company Name Intel Corporation Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm CPU Utilization: CPU #1 100 % |
Guy Smith wrote:
The manufacturer is Gateway, made in 1998 and is an ATX case. Everest report below: .... snip 416 lines of interminable report ... So? What, if anything, is the question? -- Chuck F ) ) Available for consulting/temporary embedded and systems. http://cbfalconer.home.att.net USE worldnet address! |
"Guy Smith" wrote in message
... " The manufacturer is Gateway, made in 1998 and is an ATX case. Everest report below... " Well, your main hardware components a Motherboard: Intel WS440BX Sound: Creative SB 64V (onboard) Processor: Intel Pentium II 450Mhz Memory: 256MB SDRAM Video: ATI 3D Pro Rage 8MB AGP2x HDD1: WDC WD200BB-75AUA1 18GB HDD2: IBM-DTTA-351010 9GB You've said that you wish to upgrade the motherboard (and obviously the processor too). Any up-to-date motherboard would also require DDR RAM instead of SDRAM, and if your son wished to play any games, then a new graphics card would also be needed. Then, a new power supply would be needed to power an up-to-date system, which would far surpass the power requirements of the current system. You can gut the current system and go for any ATX motherboard. I suspect that the current case is lacking in case-fans though, which will be necessary to get air through the case to cool up-to-date components. I would also suspect that it's not worth keeping the hard drives, as they are slow, and small in capacity. You just have to work out how much money you have to spend, and then base your choices from your case and copy of Windows XP Home upwards. You'll probably have a little hassle re-activating Windows on the new hardware, which might mean a phone call to Microsoft to confirm that you've upgraded the system. The world is really your oyster from here on.... |
Made in 1998? It is ancient. Time to get a new PC.
I suggest you get one with an Athlon 64 processor. Upgrades are reasonable for a pc that is a year or two old. One that is around 6 years old should be replaced. Guy Smith wrote: The manufacturer is Gateway, made in 1998 and is an ATX case. Everest report below: EVEREST Home Edition © 2003, 2004 Lavalys, Inc. Version EVEREST v1.10.106 Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/ Report Type Report Wizard Computer YORKSPC (York's PC) Generator York Smith Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail) Date 2004-08-12 Time 12:18 Summary Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS Service Pack Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1) DirectX 4.08.01.0810 (DirectX 8.1) Computer Name YORKSPC (York's PC) User Name York Smith Motherboard: CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100) Motherboard Name Intel Warm Springs WS440BX (1 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM) Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX System Memory 256 MB (SDRAM) BIOS Type Phoenix (10/09/98) Communication Port Communications Port (COM1) Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1) Display: Video Adapter ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP 2X (8 MB) 3D Accelerator ATI 3D-Rage Pro Monitor Dell D2128-TCO [21" CRT] (5511690HT9B7) Multimedia: Audio Adapter Creative SB 64V on Intel WS440BX Storage: IDE Controller Intel(r) 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive Disk Drive IBM-DTTA-351010 (9 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/33) Disk Drive WDC WD200BB-75AUA1 (18 GB, IDE) Optical Drive ATAPI 40X CDROM (40x CD-ROM) SMART Hard Disks Status OK Partitions: F: (FAT32) 19075 MB (11373 MB free) G: (FAT32) 9654 MB (2293 MB free) Input: Keyboard PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard (101/102-Key) Mouse Microsoft PS/2 Mouse Network: Network Adapter Wireless LAN USB Adapter (192.168.0.12) Modem HSP56 Micromodem Peripherals: Printer \\Frount-room-pc\EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 Printer \\frount-room-pc\Lexmark Z25-Z35 Printer Auto EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 via Edimax on FROUNT-ROOM-PC Printer EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller USB Device Wireless LAN USB Adapter DMI [ BIOS ] BIOS Properties: Vendor Intel Corp. Version 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04 Release Date 10/09/98 Size 512 KB Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120 Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, USB [ System ] System Properties: Manufacturer Gateway Product GP6-450 Serial Number 0001024793 Universal Unique ID 20E48BBA-DE1DB211-80008136-0CDD5B87 [ Motherboard ] Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer Intel Corporation Product WS440BX Version AA719570-205 Serial Number IMWS84619157 [ Chassis ] Chassis Properties: Manufacturer Gateway Serial Number 0001024793 [ Memory Controller ] Memory Controller Properties: Error Detection Method 32-bit ECC Error Correction Single-bit Supported Memory Types ECC, DIMM, SDRAM Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V Maximum Memory Module Size 256 MB Memory Slots 3 [ Processors / Intel Pentium(R) II Processor ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer Intel Corporation Version Intel Pentium(R) II Processor External Clock 100 MHz Maximum Clock 450 MHz Current Clock 450 MHz Type Central Processor Voltage 2.0 V Status Enabled Upgrade Slot 1 Socket Designation J4J1, CPU [ Caches / None ] Cache Properties: Type Internal Status Enabled Operational Mode Write-Back Maximum Size 32 KB Installed Size 32 KB Supported SRAM Type Non-Burst Current SRAM Type Non-Burst Socket Designation None [ Caches / None ] Cache Properties: Type External Status Enabled Operational Mode Write-Back Maximum Size 512 KB Installed Size 512 KB Supported SRAM Type Synchronous, Pipeline Burst Socket Designation None [ Memory Modules / J6J1, Bank 0 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J6J1, Bank 0 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size 128 MB Enabled Size 128 MB [ Memory Modules / J6J2, Bank 1 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J6J2, Bank 1 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size 128 MB Enabled Size 128 MB [ Memory Modules / J7J1, Bank 3 ] Memory Module Properties: Socket Designation J7J1, Bank 3 Type DIMM, SDRAM Installed Size Not Installed Enabled Size Not Installed [ Memory Devices / J6J1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 128 MB Total Width 32-bit Data Width 32-bit Device Locator J6J1 Bank Locator BANK 0 [ Memory Devices / J6J2 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Size 128 MB Total Width 32-bit Data Width 32-bit Device Locator J6J2 Bank Locator BANK 1 [ Memory Devices / J7J1 ] Memory Device Properties: Form Factor DIMM Type DRAM Type Detail Synchronous Device Locator J7J1 Bank Locator BANK 2 [ System Slots / ISA-1, J4A2 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation ISA-1, J4A2 Type ISA Data Bus Width 16-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-1, J4D2 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-1, J4D2 Type PCI Usage In Use Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-2, J4D1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-2, J4D1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-3, J4C1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-3, J4C1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-4, J4B1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-4, J4B1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / PCI-5, J4A1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation PCI-5, J4A1 Type PCI Usage Empty Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ System Slots / AGP, J4E1 ] System Slot Properties: Slot Designation AGP, J4E1 Type AGP 2x Data Bus Width 32-bit Length Long [ Port Connectors / COM A ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible Internal Reference Designator J1K1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator COM A External Connector Type DB-9 pin male [ Port Connectors / COM B ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible Internal Reference Designator J1J1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator COM B External Connector Type DB-9 pin male [ Port Connectors / LPT1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP Internal Reference Designator J1J2 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LPT1 External Connector Type DB-25 pin female [ Port Connectors / Keyboard ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Keyboard Port Internal Reference Designator J1M1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator Keyboard External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / MOUSE ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Mouse Port Internal Reference Designator J1M1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator MOUSE External Connector Type PS/2 [ Port Connectors / USB0 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator J1L1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator USB0 External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / USB1 ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type USB Internal Reference Designator J1L1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator USB1 External Connector Type USB [ Port Connectors / J8K2, FLOPPY ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J8K2, FLOPPY Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J8G1, PRI IDE ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J8G1, PRI IDE Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J7G1, SEC IDE ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J7G1, SEC IDE Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / GAME ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type MIDI Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator GAME External Connector Type DB-15 pin female [ Port Connectors / MIC ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator MIC External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE IN ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LINE IN External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / LINE OUT ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1G1 Internal Connector Type None External Reference Designator LINE OUT External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones) [ Port Connectors / J1F1 CD ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1F1 CD Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J1F2 Telephony, 4 pin ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J1F2 Telephony, 4 pin External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2D1 AUX IN ] Port Connector Properties: Port Type Audio Port Internal Reference Designator J2D1 AUX IN External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2C1 WOL, Wake on LAN ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J2C1 WOL, Wake on LAN External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J5B1 WOR, Wake on Ring ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J5B1 WOR, Wake on Ring External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J2B1, AC97 Header ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J2B1, AC97 Header External Connector Type None [ Port Connectors / J7C1, Front Panel USB ] Port Connector Properties: Internal Reference Designator J7C1, Front Panel USB External Connector Type None [ On-Board Devices / ENSONIQ ] On-Board Device Properties: Description ENSONIQ Type Sound Overclock CPU Properties: CPU Type Intel Pentium II CPU Alias Deschutes, A80523 CPU Stepping dB0 CPUID Revision 0652h CPU Speed: CPU Clock 447.78 MHz CPU Multiplier 4.5x CPU FSB 99.51 MHz (original: 100 MHz) Memory Bus 99.51 MHz CPU Cache: L1 Code Cache 16 KB L1 Data Cache 16 KB L2 Cache 512 KB (Built-In, Half-Speed) Motherboard Properties: Motherboard ID 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04.9810091114 Motherboard Name Intel Warm Springs WS440BX (1 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM) Chipset Properties: Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX In-Order Queue Depth 4 CAS Latency (CL) 3T RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 3T RAS Precharge (tRP) 3T SPD Memory Modules: Micron Tech. 16LSDT1664AG-10CD2 128 MB PC100 SDRAM (CL 3.0 @ 125 MHz) (CL 2.0 @ 83 MHz) BIOS Properties: System BIOS Date 10/09/98 Video BIOS Date 98/05/25 DMI BIOS Version 4W4SB0X0.15A.0006.P04 Graphics Processor Properties: DirectX 4.08.01.0810 (DirectX 8.1) Power Management Power Management Properties: Current Power Source AC Line Battery Status No Battery Full Battery Lifetime Unknown Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown CPU CPU Properties: CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100) CPU Alias Deschutes, A80523 CPU Stepping dB0 Instruction Set x86, MMX L1 Code Cache 16 KB L1 Data Cache 16 KB L2 Cache 512 KB (Built-In, Half-Speed) CPU Physical Info: Package Type 242 Contact SEC Cartridge Package Size 12.82 cm x 6.28 cm x 1.64 cm Transistors 7.5 million Process Technology 5M, 0.25 um, CMOS Die Size 131 / 118 mm2 Core Voltage 2.0 V I/O Voltage 3.3 V Typical Power 11 - 24 W (depending on clock speed) Maximum Power 16.8 - 36.4 W (depending on clock speed) CPU Manufacturer: Company Name Intel Corporation Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm CPU Utilization: CPU #1 100 % |
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:25:10 +0100, Guy Smith wrote:
I am looking into upgrading my son's PC. How do I identify which new motherboard will fit into the existing tower please? You won't save any money by upgrading hardware like that, you are better off buying a whole new system. Power supplies have changed in the last 6 years because processors require a lot more power so you can't use the one you have. The RAM is incompatible with new CPUs so that's out. The disk is to small, got to replace that. You could use the CDROM but it's only worth a few dollars. A new cheap case, sans power supply, is worth maybe $40. You can buy a whole new system for a few hundred dollars, it will be a lot less painful, come with a modern OS, have more capabilites, and probably cheaper. |
On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:34:25 +0100, "Guy Smith"
wrote: The manufacturer is Gateway, made in 1998 and is an ATX case. Everest report below: AT this point, none of the components in that system are worth keeping for next system, unless the modem is PCI instead of ISA, then it might be worth reusing. The power supply is electrically ATX compatible but a proprietary form factor... it will not work in any other case due to unique shape and mounting points. Likewise, the case, having unique power supply mounting, will not accept a standard ATX power supply. Further, the case has stamped-in-metal rear motherboard I/O ports, instead of the more common removable I/O plate. In other words, even if you modified case to accept standard PSU (which is possible, I've done so several times) you're still limited to old-style traditional motherboard rear port configuration. That isn't necessarily a problem, there ARE still boards using that configuration but the compromise is they only have a couple of rear USB ports, the rest being put on a dongle-bracket mount instead. As an example, the case can be modified to accept standard PSU by cutting out (and drilling four holes for the screws) similar to what i've done in the follow pictures. One is a circa '97 GW case, the other circa '98. http://69.36.189.159/usr_1034/gw_case/ However, considering that you need new power supply too and probably don't have the templates, power supplies, or misc. support parts lying around, the most time and cost-effective route for a single case would be buying a new case. Antec makes a few nice ones with 120mm fan in rear and 350W+ Antec power supply included. Following vendor has a lot of good pictures of their cases, but note that some of the off-brands look better in pictures than they are in person, ideally a case should have minimum of .8mm thick metal (1.0 mm is better, or 1.2mm for aluminum) and good unobstructed front air intake and rear exhaust paths. Generic power supplies included in many of them aren't very good, 'tis better to buy without power supply if you can't get what you want with a name-brand suppply in it, then purchase power supply separately. http://www.newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=7&DEPA=0 |
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