Hello everyone!
New to the forums. I see that you all do a good deal of help around here, and would like some help.
Alright. I have this old computer that my friend gave me. whenever I try to turn it on - monitor goes green to amber right away. I have tried different monitors and different graphics cards, and it is all the same problem. I conlcuded it must be the Motherboard. I need to buy a new motherboard that will support my CPU and RAM already in the system; problem is, I don't know what MoBo will support what I have.
I have an old AMD-Based Motherboard, that is square-shaped (Approx. 9" x 9.5"). I know they don't really make any MoBo's this size anymore, so I guess I will have to buy a new case to support the new MoBo that I am to purchase, right? Hopefully there is some kind of MoBo that supports the following:
CPU (read off the CPU itself, mainly from the center information square on top)
-AMD Athlon
-A1400AMB3B (B's at the end might be 8's)
-There is also the number: 27016 on the side, if that helps. Also says 1999AMD on it.
RAM
-1 stick 128MB SDRAM PC133 - 333 - 520 (16x64 SDRAM)
I assume the hardrive and CD-Drives already in it will be compatible with any new MoBo.
So I guess this means I need:
- 1 Case (probably with a Power Supply)
- 1 Motherboard (capable of supporting the CPU and RAM specified above, and able to fit in the new case :: Bouns if you can find a MoBo that would fit in the current case!)
-If at all possible stay Under US$150. $US180 at the absolute most! I just want it to be able to run, and support Windows XP.
This is all my problems, and if I could get some help and assistance on what kind of everything to get, a TON will be off my back. All help is loved!
Thank you!
New to the forums. I see that you all do a good deal of help around here, and would like some help.
Alright. I have this old computer that my friend gave me. whenever I try to turn it on - monitor goes green to amber right away. I have tried different monitors and different graphics cards, and it is all the same problem. I conlcuded it must be the Motherboard. I need to buy a new motherboard that will support my CPU and RAM already in the system; problem is, I don't know what MoBo will support what I have.
I have an old AMD-Based Motherboard, that is square-shaped (Approx. 9" x 9.5"). I know they don't really make any MoBo's this size anymore, so I guess I will have to buy a new case to support the new MoBo that I am to purchase, right? Hopefully there is some kind of MoBo that supports the following:
CPU (read off the CPU itself, mainly from the center information square on top)
-AMD Athlon
-A1400AMB3B (B's at the end might be 8's)
-There is also the number: 27016 on the side, if that helps. Also says 1999AMD on it.
RAM
-1 stick 128MB SDRAM PC133 - 333 - 520 (16x64 SDRAM)
I assume the hardrive and CD-Drives already in it will be compatible with any new MoBo.
So I guess this means I need:
- 1 Case (probably with a Power Supply)
- 1 Motherboard (capable of supporting the CPU and RAM specified above, and able to fit in the new case :: Bouns if you can find a MoBo that would fit in the current case!)
-If at all possible stay Under US$150. $US180 at the absolute most! I just want it to be able to run, and support Windows XP.
This is all my problems, and if I could get some help and assistance on what kind of everything to get, a TON will be off my back. All help is loved!
Thank you!