old computer+new motherboard=?

dpistons417 · 15th Jun 2006, 02:31 AM

hey everyone
this is my first post at this site, well i have a very old IBM desktop and i was wondering if its possible to completely change the motherboard, prossesor, fan, ect., well my real question is will they fit?
thanks

Echolac · 15th Jun 2006, 02:42 AM

Does your "completely change" means that only the case will be left??
by the way..welcome to arp

dpistons417 · 15th Jun 2006, 04:51 AM

ill olny be keeping the power supply so basically yea
thanks for the welcom

zy · 15th Jun 2006, 07:06 AM

i dont think its a very good idea since we dont know how old is your old IBM and the size of the casing & the PSU ..

Chai · 15th Jun 2006, 07:16 AM

Not only it's not a good idea, you are not saving much by not getting a new PSU. IBM desktop? I haven't heard or seen an IBM desktop for a very long time!

Falcone · 15th Jun 2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

Not only it's not a good idea, you are not saving much by not getting a new PSU. IBM desktop? I haven't heard or seen an IBM desktop for a very long time!

Well my company still has some IBM P4s, It's standard ATX design...

Yeah you need to tell at least how old or the model no.

CompactNinja · 15th Jun 2006, 07:50 AM

with all those power hungry hardware devices out there today, you probably would HAVE to upgrade your PSU....

Echolac · 15th Jun 2006, 01:31 PM

The wise thing to do is to forget about the old computer and go for a whole new setup...if the old one is still working, leave it there to serve you with its last ounce of energy

never save money from power supply..it might even cost you more..burned hardware etc...if you are not a very high end user you can actually get many cheap and decent hardwares.. AMD is also announcing its massive price drop so you might want to wait to get one

fyire · 16th Jun 2006, 10:28 AM

I guess the only reason why u might wanna keep the old chassis is if u're nostalgic over the IBM desktop's casing. If so, u can always replace the PSU if there's worries over that one. Probly just need a hammer, superglue, putty, duct tape to make sure that everything fits nicely

Chai · 16th Jun 2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyire

I guess the only reason why u might wanna keep the old chassis is if u're nostalgic over the IBM desktop's casing. If so, u can always replace the PSU if there's worries over that one. Probly just need a hammer, superglue, putty, duct tape to make sure that everything fits nicely

I doubt so. These machines often have customised layout with customised PSU. I honestly doubt they will fit, even with superglues.

15th Jun 2006, 02:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
dpistons417 Newbie Join Date: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	old computer+new motherboard=? hey everyone this is my first post at this site, well i have a very old IBM desktop and i was wondering if its possible to completely change the motherboard, prossesor, fan, ect., well my real question is will they fit? thanks

15th Jun 2006, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,834 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	i dont think its a very good idea since we dont know how old is your old IBM and the size of the casing & the PSU .. __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

15th Jun 2006, 07:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,662 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Not only it's not a good idea, you are not saving much by not getting a new PSU. IBM desktop? I haven't heard or seen an IBM desktop for a very long time! __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

15th Jun 2006, 07:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
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15th Jun 2006, 02:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Echolac Getting there Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Reputation: 97 Rep Power: 4	Does your "completely change" means that only the case will be left?? by the way..welcome to arp

15th Jun 2006, 04:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
dpistons417 Newbie Join Date: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	ill olny be keeping the power supply so basically yea thanks for the welcom

15th Jun 2006, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Echolac Getting there Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Reputation: 97 Rep Power: 4	The wise thing to do is to forget about the old computer and go for a whole new setup...if the old one is still working, leave it there to serve you with its last ounce of energy never save money from power supply..it might even cost you more..burned hardware etc...if you are not a very high end user you can actually get many cheap and decent hardwares.. AMD is also announcing its massive price drop so you might want to wait to get one

16th Jun 2006, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
fyire I'm a regular Join Date: 15 Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 350 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 5	I guess the only reason why u might wanna keep the old chassis is if u're nostalgic over the IBM desktop's casing. If so, u can always replace the PSU if there's worries over that one. Probly just need a hammer, superglue, putty, duct tape to make sure that everything fits nicely