OT: Intel MB/CPU Upgrades

[Scott Burns]

Mike Chambers wrote:

>  They basically told me I'd probably have to get a new
>case as well, due to either the MB not fitting or power supply not
>fitting in my present case, or something along those lines.
>
>  
>
    It's an issue with the wiring on the power supply.  Your P3 probably 
runs on an old style ATX.  It has a number of power leads for drives and 
one lead for the motherboard ending in a double row connector.

    P4s require this double row connector plus another power cable 
ending in a 2x2 connector plus another that looks like one of the old AT 
connectors.  YMMV on neeeing one, the other or both, but you will need 
at least one.

    In my experience, replacing the case is about as expensive as just 
the power supply.  You also may need to beef up the power supply to 
handle a higher power load - P4s are pretty hungly.  Personally, I'd go 
with a new case.
  

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Scott Burns
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