Motherboard swap help

[breal312]

Hi,

I wanted to know if there is an Intel based motherboard(preferably ATX) equivalent replacement to the DELL Y6281?

 

[o1die]

I don't recommend the board change if it still works and you're using your original dell windows installation. A non dell board will definately require a fresh windows install with new windows coa, which adds to your cost. Be sure to backup your old files first using windows 7 or one of the norton programs for older windows versions. For your old dell case, the power supply may be outdated and may also need to be replaced. So, if you live in the usa or canada, this package is a good value: http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-761446-_-11032011_1. You'll have new parts with a warranty. If you want low cost, just get the same board as a replacement on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002VB0CIG/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

 

[breal312]

yea my mother board fried. i just want to transfer everything over (ram, cpu, etc.) and i have a fresh copy of Windows 7, I like my case and i have already upgraded the power supply to a 240w from 160w. I just want to get away from dell crap(no disrespect to DELL users, i just dont like DELL)with out spendin alot of cash.

 

[o1die]

This combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138295 comes with a cpu and heatsink, and will work with your old ddr2.

 

[breal312]

LOL! Im sorry I should have been more specific. I still want to keep the cpu its a 3.8 gh HT Intel P4 Prescott 560J, socket LGA775 I got from a salvaged Alien Wear laptop(it is fast). The ram, HDD, and gcard I Know i can use,I just have a hard time finding a motherboard thats compatible for that cpu.

 

[o1die]

Link your vender if you want better advice. Any number of g31 chipset boards are cheap and may work with your ram. The board I listed works with 400,533, 667, and 800 ddr2 ram which you may have.