I have an old Gateway (Model # MFATXPNT ESX E4000) which I'd like to upgrade several components starting with the motherboard. [ I should mention that this is my first time rebuilding a pc, so I'm starting out with a basic knowledge of hardware. ]
Anyway, I would like to replace the existing motherboard with an ATX or mATX, but I'm having difficulty determining if those form factors will be compatible with the case. I think the existing MB is an mATX because there are only 4 exp. slots, but how can I be sure?
I'm considering the following parts:
Motherboard: M5A78L-M LX PLUS Socket AM3+ 760G mATX
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/M5A78LM_LX_PLUS/#specifications
CPU: AMD FX 4130 Black Edition 3.8GHz
http://www.microcenter.com/product/408700/FX_4130_Black_Edition_38GHz_Quad-Core_Socket_AM3_Boxed_Processor
Memory: Kingston 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/332847/4GB_DDR3-1600_%28PC3-12800%29_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_%28Two_2GB_Memory_Modules%29
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7,200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive STBD2000101
http://www.microcenter.com/product/383892/Barracuda_2TB_7,200_RPM_SATA_60Gb-s_35_Internal_Hard_Drive_STBD2000101
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Anyway, I would like to replace the existing motherboard with an ATX or mATX, but I'm having difficulty determining if those form factors will be compatible with the case. I think the existing MB is an mATX because there are only 4 exp. slots, but how can I be sure?
I'm considering the following parts:
Motherboard: M5A78L-M LX PLUS Socket AM3+ 760G mATX
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/M5A78LM_LX_PLUS/#specifications
CPU: AMD FX 4130 Black Edition 3.8GHz
http://www.microcenter.com/product/408700/FX_4130_Black_Edition_38GHz_Quad-Core_Socket_AM3_Boxed_Processor
Memory: Kingston 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/332847/4GB_DDR3-1600_%28PC3-12800%29_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_%28Two_2GB_Memory_Modules%29
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7,200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive STBD2000101
http://www.microcenter.com/product/383892/Barracuda_2TB_7,200_RPM_SATA_60Gb-s_35_Internal_Hard_Drive_STBD2000101
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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