Here is more info about what I want to do! The motherboard (4gig ram)(Bus = 800) and CPU is new. So I want to move this motherboard and CPU(3.4Mhz) to a box to run Mandriva 2007 spring pack. Harddrive is SATA I have not used IDE drives for a long time. The problem with the existing motherboard and CPU is that I have Vista Ultimate loaded on that computer and it is driving my CPU crazy. Everything is new and it just seems that Vista doesn't like my Board! So I am thinking about moving that OS to a Dual Core Board and a higher MHz CPU. Any insights? Thanks Mike Enriquez ----- Original Message ----- From: "koder" To: "Main PLUG discussion list" Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: Re: OS & hardware issues? > To echo and expand on Michael March, > > You need to make sure memory will port to new board. > > How old are your hard drives? > If they are near end of service life, you may want to reconsider. > Are you looking at IDE vs. SATA? > > Some of the new computer boxes are priced low enough that it is > debatable as to benefits of build vs. buy. > > If the new MB is not too different from the old replacing it should not > be at all difficult if you have built from scratch. It is essential you > do your homework to avoid surprises. > > Harold > > > > On Sun, 2008-05-18 at 19:43 -0700, Michael March wrote: >> I've done these transplants many times and I have had more issues on >> the Windows side than Linux.. Well, if you keep your Linux kernel >> current the move for Linux should be pretty painless. >> >> On the Windows side.. if you are running XP.. it might not boot up >> (if you transplant the HD..) or you might have to register with >> Microsoft.. Its a real crap shoot. >> >> >> >> On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 7:20 PM, mike enriquez >> wrote: >> I am thinking about changing out my motherboard and CPU, but I >> am wondering what kind of issues I am going to have with such >> a change. >> I have never done this. All of the time I just build a >> complete computer and install an OS and run the computer until >> it dies. >> Has anyone done this before. I have linux and windows >> computer but I don't feel the OS is going to make a >> difference. >> I do believe I am going to have some major issues so I am >> wonder if it is worth the effort. >> Thanks ahead of time. >> Mike Enriquez >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss