Can I change an intel cpu and motherboard to one with an AMD processor?
elmocrc9 asked:
Ok,
I have an HP pavilion 754n, with a P4 2.5ghz and only supports 1GB of ram.
I allready have a new case which will allow me to switch into a better motherboard.
I dont necesarrily want a duo core or X2 processor at the moment but I would want to upgrade it soon, my questions are.
Can I change my motherboard and CPU into an AMD eventhough I have a P4. Do all motherboards support both kinds of CPUs?? I know the socket is what matters but does it have to be a specific type of motherboard if its AMD or Intel? Also my hard drive has Windows XP Home Edition allready installed in it and it didnt come with the CD, I really do not want to have to buy Windows XP again, will changing the motherboard ruin my stuff?? I dont mind backing up my files I just want to keep windows XP.
Thanks!
I think I can get order the XP CD from HP.com with only a shipping charge, so will that do the trick??? If not will the CD key on the sticker on the side of the PC useful to reactivate my Windows ???
Ok,
I have an HP pavilion 754n, with a P4 2.5ghz and only supports 1GB of ram.
I allready have a new case which will allow me to switch into a better motherboard.
I dont necesarrily want a duo core or X2 processor at the moment but I would want to upgrade it soon, my questions are.
Can I change my motherboard and CPU into an AMD eventhough I have a P4. Do all motherboards support both kinds of CPUs?? I know the socket is what matters but does it have to be a specific type of motherboard if its AMD or Intel? Also my hard drive has Windows XP Home Edition allready installed in it and it didnt come with the CD, I really do not want to have to buy Windows XP again, will changing the motherboard ruin my stuff?? I dont mind backing up my files I just want to keep windows XP.
Thanks!
I think I can get order the XP CD from HP.com with only a shipping charge, so will that do the trick??? If not will the CD key on the sticker on the side of the PC useful to reactivate my Windows ???
AMD and Intel have different motherboards.
An HP pavilion 754n with Windows XP Home Edition allready installed in it will only work on the HP pavilion 754n. An OEM version of XP Home Edition can be used on a computer with a limited number of hardware changes. A “Retail” version of XP Home Edition costs more than OEM, but can be used on any one computer with no limits on the amount of different hardware changes.
Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack – OEM
There are many motherboards available. Try and for the best prices. You should be able to find a compatible one. As for the WinXP, you will need the CD-Key that came with it, in order to re-activate the copy using the new motherboards chipset, since this is a major upgrade, and will report the motherboard as a new system. Hope this helps.
Different sockets define the cpu, as you know. If you get a new mobo, you will need to purchase a CPU that fits the board. Same thing with RAM.
Now, because of all the changes to the hardware, if you reuse your HD on the new system, windows might go a little bonkers. Your BEST hope is that all you have to do is to reactivate windows after it discovers everything.
IF IT WERE ME…I would backup everything to an external disk, and reformat and reload or even get a new higher capacity drive as the C drive and use your old drive as a D drive.
There is a good free utility to discover all your installed software, as well as decoding the original software keys (including your windows key) called Belarc. I suggest you run this and print out the report before you tear your system apart.
Since you dont have a windows CD now, ask a friend to borrow theirs. Make a copy when you have it….OR…call HP (or even Microsoft) and have them send you a new CD. There is a very smalll charge. You are legit and have a valid reason for requesting a new CD.
Dont try to download any of the windows ISO disk images from the net. Just too risky.
you have to use Intel with Intel and AMD with AMD
intel cpu and a amd are completely diffrerent sockets to intall
AMD doesn’t make motherboards, intel does. AMD only makes processors, so does intel.
P4 is a processor, in whitch you can change it into another motherboard if it fits. You can’t put an AMD processor into an intel motherboard cuz it doesn’t fit.
Ok..Motherboards cannot support both AMD and Intel. AMD chips have different sockets than Intel sockets. Here’s a webiste that will tell you witch kind of processors fits in a motherboard:? clikc on a brand of motherboard, then the first pull down menue on the right are the processors that can fit in the motherboard. Intel motherboards only work with intel processors. Intel processors can work with different motherboards.
Now..If you take your hard drive out, it won’t delete windows, scince windows is stored in the hard drive not the motherboard or processor.