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dell dimension 4600 with new mobo?

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Name: nacnuD
Date: June 6, 2004 at 10:00:29 Pacific
Subject: dell dimension 4600 with new mobo?
OS: XP
CPU/Ram: dimension 4600, 512 ram

Comment:

I'm looking at buying a new case and mobo for my dell dimension 4600, this is the mobo,
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-135-152&depa=0
can i transfer everything else over? if not what do i need to buy new to have my dell work with a new case and motherboard.
i've heard that dells have an odd combo of mobo and power supply that work with each other and nothing else, does that mean i need a new psu???

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Response Number 1

Name: Jimi_l
Date: June 6, 2004 at 10:47:58 Pacific

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Yep,
A new PS will be needed as well.
Jimi_l

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Response Number 2

Name: nacnuD
Date: June 6, 2004 at 11:58:29 Pacific

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Yea, i get one with the case, but do i need a new P4 or a new cpu?

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Response Number 3

Name: Ed2289
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:05:56 Pacific

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Don't do it...Dell is stupid like that...they do it for the sole purpose of YOU not upgrading it...they save money like that...

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Response Number 4

Name: nacnuD
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:10:27 Pacific

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Would i only need to get the mobo and the case? If thats all i need, i want to do it, but if i need to buy a new cpu, then i wont. Do i need to buy anything else besides the mobo and case????

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Response Number 5

Name: gmanhatesu
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:18:37 Pacific

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as long as your current cpu is compatable with the motherboard you are getting you shouldnt have to get a new cpu hope this helps

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Video card for Dell Dimension 4600 New Dell Dimension Computer Dimension 4600 motherboard prob Strange problem with new mobo. comp wont start with new mobo	recovery of old hard drive frustrating crashing problem Screen Problems Problem with new mobo/cpu/ram/power New mobo+cpu with 98SE

Response Number 6

Name: nacnuD
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:21:11 Pacific

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Yep, deffintly does, thnx everyone

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Response Number 7

Name: nacnuD
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:26:40 Pacific

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one last question, what do i need to do anything else when setting up the new computer? After everything is in the case with new mobo, will i be able to access everything on my hard drive? Will i have to reinstall anything like XP? Im not sure on this area, need some help

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Response Number 8

Name: gmanhatesu
Date: June 6, 2004 at 12:39:28 Pacific

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youll probably be able to access everything on the harddrive im not to sure on that one myself.

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Response Number 9

Name: bbqbeef
Date: June 6, 2004 at 16:34:26 Pacific

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read this about replacing mobos.

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/other/motherboard/index.htm
you will need to install new mobo drivers.
On the left side of this page you will see a link to "install guides". It has a ton of info.

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random rebooting

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