upgrade from intel 845 chipset

fudwc · 02-22-2007, 07:30 PM

I want to upgrade the mainboard on my old P4 system from Intel 845 pe chipset to newer system with core 2 duo processor. If I stay with intel chipset can I move up without problem?

currently:

win2k
IDE hard drive
2 meg ram
P4 3 ghz
Gigabyte 8pe667 ultra

Thanks.

**quizme1220** · 02-22-2007, 09:11 PM

You can't upgrade cpu on the Gigabyte 8PE667 Ultra board to the newer core 2duo processor. You'll need to upgrade the board. Something on this scale is what you would be interested in http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-341-1.htm or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131028.

fudwc · 02-23-2007, 04:23 AM

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I want to remove the old mainboard, upgrade to a new mainboard but keep the current hard drive intact and was wondering if I stay with a mainboard based on an intel chipset how much compatability problems I would have? (For instance the intel 975 chipset.)

crazijoe · 02-23-2007, 05:17 AM

The chipset uses different drivers. The 845PE uses a ICH4 controller and the 975X uses a ICH7R controller.

**linderman** · 02-23-2007, 07:15 AM

you will need to install new motherboard (the gigabyte ds3) is a great one, youll need a new conroe CPU, you also need DDR2 memory

you will need to evaluate your power supply to make sure its up to the task of running a new system

as far as your boot drive goes, all you would need to do is perform a reapir install

while you wait >>>> you can google for

replace the motherboard and keep the operating system

**linderman** · 02-23-2007, 07:20 AM

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1755

02-22-2007, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
fudwc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	upgrade from intel 845 chipset I want to upgrade the mainboard on my old P4 system from Intel 845 pe chipset to newer system with core 2 duo processor. If I stay with intel chipset can I move up without problem? currently: win2k IDE hard drive 2 meg ram P4 3 ghz Gigabyte 8pe667 ultra Thanks.

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quizme1220 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,297 OS: WinXP Pro Sp3 My System	You can't upgrade cpu on the Gigabyte 8PE667 Ultra board to the newer core 2duo processor. You'll need to upgrade the board. Something on this scale is what you would be interested in http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-341-1.htm or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131028. __________________ Ad-Aware\|SpywareBlaster\|SpyBot\|AVG Free\|HOSTS File\|HijackThis Last edited by quizme1220; 02-22-2007 at 09:17 PM. Reason: forgot to list something

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linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	you will need to install new motherboard (the gigabyte ds3) is a great one, youll need a new conroe CPU, you also need DDR2 memory you will need to evaluate your power supply to make sure its up to the task of running a new system as far as your boot drive goes, all you would need to do is perform a reapir install while you wait >>>> you can google for replace the motherboard and keep the operating system __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

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02-23-2007, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
fudwc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I want to remove the old mainboard, upgrade to a new mainboard but keep the current hard drive intact and was wondering if I stay with a mainboard based on an intel chipset how much compatability problems I would have? (For instance the intel 975 chipset.)