trying to figure out computers motherboard so i can buy a new one?
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It's not clear what you are asking.  Do you have a failed motherboard and you want to replace it with the same or a compatible motherboard?\n\nIf so, the primary considerations are processor type, motherboard chipset, and memory type.\n\nAt a minimum, you will need to get a motherboard with the same socket, i.e. socket 478 for Pentium 4 and certain Celerons, socket A for Athlon, Duron, and Sempron processors.  Determine the Front Side Bus (FSB) speed of your CPU and select a motherboard that supports that speed.\n\nNext, if you can find a board with the same chipset you may save having to find and download drivers.  Common chipsets are Via and Intel.  If you cannot find a motherboard with the same chipset (because it is obsolete for example), going with a newer chipset from the same manufacturer may help with driver issues.\n\nFinally, to reuse your memory, check that your new motherboard is compatible.
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This program will tell you a lot about your motherboard and what it has on it:\n\nhttp://www.download.com/SANDRA-Lite/3000-2086_4-10451861.html?tag=lst-0-1
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Either call a teechnical knowledgeble person or open the cabinet and see what chipset is specified on you notherboard. If u dont understand just write down the number on the chipset of ur board and mail me. I will tell u which board it is and which drivers u require.
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I don't have a lot of time here, but why not get a brand new motherboard?  That's the heart of the computer, don't cheap out there.  Get a state-of-the-art motherboard and build an awesome computer.  Buy all the memory the MB will take.  Power supply, DVD burners, CD burners, expansion slots, a tower casing, 19" flat screen monitor, and so on.\n\nIf you are trying to build a cheap system, why not just buy one for even cheaper and save all that work?
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go to the website of the motherboard manufacturer and download drivers
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Probably the best and safest thing to do is get an exact match.  You will likely have to resort to eBay or a similar site.  Dell has used proprietary power supplies and/or power connectors in the past, so you risk frying your new motherboard by putting in a standard ATX bought somewhere else.
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Try listing it on Ebay.  I sold my daughter's computer when the motherboard was fried, and received several hundred dollars for the parts.  Just be honest about what you are selling.
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http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a484x1y0z1p0s0n0m0\n\nhttp://www.bargains.co.uk/static/productType=TY-1&productCat=72&search2=Computers
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You will probably need to purchase an extra IDE controller.  You can find them cheap online at sites like TigerDirect or NewEgg.\n\nMake sure to get one with it's own BIOS.  It will cost a little more than the non-BIOS ones, but will save you $$ versus buying a new PC.
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if the laptop was "off the shelf" (dell, ibm, compaq, hp, etc) you can use a wizard like the one at crucial.com to find out what your PC's memory type and maximum is. they have nearly all makes & models online, you just drill down thru a series of menus to find your particular one.\n\nif the laptop was custom-built you'll have to find out the manufacturer & model number of your board and do a little research, likely at the manufacturer's website.
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are you sure, check the bios battery, and motherboards are even repaired so try that, and if you want to purchase one, you will have to check your cpu is compatible with your new motherboard or not. and if you still want to buy one, try e bay, or any computer hardware store near your home,
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go to http://www.crucial.com put the name and model of your computer in the search place and it will show/tell you
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Check this faq: http://www.newegg.com/CustomerService/FAQDetail.asp?Module=4
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go to www.crucial.com.  On the right hand side, there is a program that scans your whole computer.  complete the scan.  It will let you know what your system's capabilities are and what you can add.\n\nEdit - All hardware is NOT compatible.  You need to know what your motherboard configuration is.  If you have an AGP slot and get a PCI-E video card, then it's worthless. Also if you upgrade your ram, you need to get the right RAM or else your computer will go haywire on you.
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Any amount, well that exist on the market. It just has to be compatible with the motherboard (have the same connection).
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try some search about your current processor type and it's compatibility with the socket on motherboard, so you'll find the type of the socket that you are using now.
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You can start by noting what type of slot/socket it has for the CPU, and/or any model numbers / designations to the mainboard, as well as the manufacturer. THEN perhaps we can look up something appropriate.