My 2 year old Gateway tower is really showing its age now that I have started editing DV video.
I've added memory (512mg), a second HD (WD80), a new video card (nVidia GeForce TI 4200), and a DVD burner (Sony DRU-500). But alas, the poor AMD Athlon 950mhz (VIA KT133a) just can't handle the load I'm now throwing at it.
I asked Gateway about a mobo upgrade and they say there is none????
I'm sure they must be mistaken - guess they just don't offer a way to get there.
Is it possible to switch to a board with super fast P4?? If not, I can stay with the Athlon. Is it a simple matter of plug and play???What problems will I be getting myself into here, if I proceed??
Where should I do my shopping??
Thanks
-bob
I've added memory (512mg), a second HD (WD80), a new video card (nVidia GeForce TI 4200), and a DVD burner (Sony DRU-500). But alas, the poor AMD Athlon 950mhz (VIA KT133a) just can't handle the load I'm now throwing at it.
I asked Gateway about a mobo upgrade and they say there is none????
I'm sure they must be mistaken - guess they just don't offer a way to get there.
Is it possible to switch to a board with super fast P4?? If not, I can stay with the Athlon. Is it a simple matter of plug and play???What problems will I be getting myself into here, if I proceed??
Where should I do my shopping??
Thanks
-bob