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| 97thruhiker:
Is their anything I should be aware of in getting a new case for my computer? I built the computer originally but everything was new and unformatted when setting it up. I guess I'm just wondering if in the process of breaking everything down to move it into the new case will I need to do anything about windows / hardrive storage. I'm guessing it will be fine but just to be sure before I take it apart. Additionally, If I decide to change the processor will anything special need to be done along these same lines (windows / hardrives)? Thanks. |
| loadman:
Assuming you are not changing any of the other hardware then putting it in a new case is no big deal as long as the power supply in the new case has sufficient power for your set-up (how many watts?) If you have a Arcade Cab then it does not even need to be in a case at all. Changing your Processor is a different story. You can only use processor that your motherboard supports. If it is an old PC you are usually better off getting a new Motherboard Processor combo. |
| loadman:
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| 97thruhiker:
Okay, thats what I was thinking. I'm running 450W in my current case and I will most likely just use the same power supply as long as it fits whatever case i pick out (need a smaller case as my current one is a little to big). My motherboard is only a year old and has a 939 socket so I think I'm good there (though reading the latest issue of Maximum PC it seems that AMD is phasing this socket out). I currently have an Athlon 64 3200 series and was considering bumping it up to an Athlon 64 4000 series as they are down to $130 now. Does anyone know what kind of performance upgrade I'd be looking at going between these? Is it worth doing? |
| Tiger-Heli:
I don't think I would put $130 into a socket that was being phased out. |
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