rory 0 Posted October 13, 2005 I could have told you, i have a compaq and it has a via, and the geo nor iview would work with it. You can get an inexpensive mobo around $50 or so to replace the one that came with it, but has to have the same specs, except must be intel or SIS. I used an MSI Socket 478 Micro ATX mobo last time when i had to switch it. http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=661FM2-LSR&class=mb but best to get an Intel chipset, SIS was all i could get down here with the specs i needed, Micro ATX size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laredocctv 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Do you think this mb will work so that I can reuse my AMD Athlon 64 and DDR ram? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1284607&Sku=F452-2202&SRCCODE=NEXTAG&CMP=EMC-NEXTAG Thanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottj 0 Posted October 13, 2005 This board works well, we tested it on all GV models with no issues. It is very stable, especially for a low cost solution. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128259#DetailSpecs Scottj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 13, 2005 he needs a MicroATX board to fit in the current case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottj 0 Posted October 13, 2005 you can get a case for the price of the difference...but I understand. that narrows it down a bit if he wishes to still use the AMD 64. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laredocctv 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Thank you! I have no problem getting an additional case. The important thing is that the motherboard be compatible with GV. The other issue is the preloaded software on the 160 GB HD. Will I have to reload it, or will it magically still work? It's got factory installed XP SP2 and the disks that came with it are only the restore CDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottj 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Get ahold of a copy of the OS and reformat and reinstall the software using their product code. Then change your installation ID to that of your product code and call to activate it. 5 minutes on the phone with some guy in India (Microsoft) and you will be good to go. Scottj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laredocctv 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Where do I find the copy of the OS? I only got the restore disks with my PC, do I use another CD from another computer? BTW, the motherboard doesn't have onboard video, what card do I get for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laredocctv 0 Posted October 14, 2005 What about this PC (Gateway, Intel processor): http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/4053/4053sp3.shtml Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
