Hi,

I have a old custom computer which was once made by me without knowing much about computers. I added my computer configuration so that you can see and help me.
I want to know which is the best for my computer & additional which is max supported products to my motherboard.
I don't want to change my motherboard
NOWAY.

Just want to max out the current main board.
Please help me with these one.
1. Processor
a) Does Intel P4 3.4GHZ Extreme Edition have 478Pin?
Yes Spec number SL7CH> http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SL7CH
b) Does Intel 865GBF support this processor?
c) Is it the max or last supported processor for my motherboard? if not then which one?
CPU support list>
http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-026966.htm
d) After I max out all parts will it be cool with power unit?
Depends on the video card selected
2.RAM
Up to 4Gig of DDR400 Ram> http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../cs-008984.htm
a) I have 2x512MB+1x256MB=1280MB DDR RAM so 1 slot left. My motherboard support dual channel but my two 512MB 400bus twinmos works as single channel in both DIMM0 & DIMM1. I did changed these 2 RAM in slots many ways but not working as dual. Anyway I want to keep those two & throw the 256MB and buy 2x1GB DDR RAM which support dual channel what RAM should it be?
b) After I added same spec RAM do i have to do something to enable Dual-Channel mode?
No but they have matched pairs of sticks.
c) I heard adding extra RAM burn the AGP is it true?
No
d) So if I have total 3GB RAM is it ok with my ATI Radeon 9550?if not please explain
It's fine
3.AGP
a) My ATI Radeon 9550's Fan already burned down but card is working so what do I have to do to cool it down ?
Time for a new card
b) Does PCI EXPRESS Supported by Intel 865GBF?
No
c) What is the best supported new AGP card only for my motherboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161226
4. Hard Disk
a) Does my motherboard support 1TeraByte HardDisk?
Yes
b) My mainboard is SATA 1.5GB/S enabled so what's the best supported hard disk.
Sata 3.0G's drives have a jumper for 1.5G/s support>
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319

Sorry for this long long post & thanks for reading.

I know many question answered in the Intel website. But i have no clue.

Again sorry if i made any mistake to my first post in here. Forgive me as a newbie.

Hope for quick reply.
