replacing Dell motherboard. Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell () I have an older (almost 3 years) dell dimension 8200. Unfortunately it has the expensive RDRAM. I was thinking about just buying a new motherboard and processor. Can that be done...

replacing Dell Dimension 4550 motherboard and possibly cas... Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell () I have a Dell Dimension 4550, with 2.53GHz P4 CPU and 512MB of DDR 300 RAM. During a recent storm, it appears that my motherboard has been knocked...

from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general () Totally irrelevant. Would you expect Dell to support a customer who removes a Dell motherboard and installs some other motherboard, then calls Dell for support assistance related to a motherboard issue?...

ones, but if you put an ATX psu with dell Motherboard or vice-versa BOOM!... Dead components. HP/Compac/Gateway use normal ATX standard components." I've never had to replace a Dell desktop PSU. The (newer at least) Dell server PSUs are just standard units....

you won't be alerted if the CPU fan is dying. What's your take on this: Can I only replace my CPU fan with another one from Dell? Are there third-party fans that are compatible with Dell motherboards? (With so many Dells out there, you want to think there...

fan failure and stops boot. One >thing is clear, Dell has no clue what the problem is, they're just >shooting blind. I had the same problem with my Dell laptop monitor not >shutting off when lid was closed. They tried everything, including >motherboard...

from newegg.ca From my understanding, the dell case is proprietary, and only fits dell motherboards, which is also proprietary. A normal ATX motherboard won't fit into the dell case. sorry =/ Yeah Dell uses special mobo's and cases. I learned that the hard...

OH [-peep-]! DO NOT USE A DELL PSU IN YOUR STANDARD COMPUTER! while dell motherboards and powersupplies LOOK like ATX standard, the ARE NOT! dell uses specially modified atx connectors, meaning that to upgrade or replace your dell components, u guessed...

to remember to get a fan, especially for the CPU, that is compatible with Dell Motherboards. I take it that you'll be replacing the whole unit, i.e. the heatsink and all, correct? Their motherboards are built different so you cannot put universal parts on them....